The Influence of Economic Barriers and Drivers on Energy Efficiency Investments in Maritime Shipping, From the Perspective of the Principal-Agent Problem
![Thumbnail](/dspace/bitstream/handle/2183/26665/sustainability-12-07943-v2.pdf.jpg?sequence=5&isAllowed=y)
Ver/Abrir
Use este enlace para citar
http://hdl.handle.net/2183/26665
Excepto si se señala otra cosa, la licencia del ítem se describe como Atribución 4.0 Internacional (CC BY 4.0)
Colecciones
- CITEEC-GFT - Artigos [21]
- GI-GREFIN - Artigos [74]
Metadatos
Mostrar el registro completo del ítemTítulo
The Influence of Economic Barriers and Drivers on Energy Efficiency Investments in Maritime Shipping, From the Perspective of the Principal-Agent ProblemFecha
2020Cita bibliográfica
Longarela-Ares, Á.; Calvo-Silvosa, A.; Pérez-López, J.-B. The Influence of Economic Barriers and Drivers on Energy Efficiency Investments in Maritime Shipping, from the Perspective of the Principal-Agent Problem. Sustainability 2020, 12, 7943. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12197943
Resumen
[Abstract] Maritime transport stands out as a strategic sector; the increasing trend in maritime traffic makes it essential to reduce energy consumption and emissions through investment in energy efficiency. However, investments can be hindered by barriers, and drivers are necessary to reduce or overcome them and promote investment. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to analyze what factors influence investment decisions—and how they do so—when there are principal-agent problems in the shipowner–charterer relationship. The methodology is based on the following process: model and hypotheses formulation, variable definition, the creation of a study sample and statistical treatment through a descriptive analysis of variables and a binomial logistic regression model, all based on a state-of-the-art application. The results corroborate the hypotheses and indicate that principal-agent problems and split incentives, especially in time charter contracts, and a lack of verified information make the shipowners less likely to invest. Moreover, energy efficiency measures are less likely to be implemented in older vessels, possibly due to the difficulty associated with recovering the investment; they are more likely in larger and newer vessels, and regulation encourage their adoption. Furthermore, investment is more likely in vessels with verified information and high levels of both activity and harmful emissions. Improved knowledge in this field could help businesses and governments to act in a more sustainable manner, without detriment to an innovative and competitive sector.
Palabras clave
Barrier
Driver
Energy efficiency
Investment
Finance
Management
Sustainability
Maritime transport
Principal-agent problem
Shipping
Driver
Energy efficiency
Investment
Finance
Management
Sustainability
Maritime transport
Principal-agent problem
Shipping
Versión del editor
Derechos
Atribución 4.0 Internacional (CC BY 4.0)