Essays about: "Corporate purchasing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 65 essays containing the words Corporate purchasing.

  1. 1. The Role of Transport Purchasing Companies in the Reduction of Freight Transport Emissions : The Opportunities and Barriers of Environmentally Friendly Freight Transport

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Alva Lundgren; Ellen Haavikko; [2023]
    Keywords : Freight transport; green logistics; environmentally friendly logistics; sustainable freight transport; voluntary environmental targets; corporate carbon strategies; transport purchasing companies; PESTEL-analysis; Godstransporter; grön logistik; miljövänlig logistik; hållbara godstransporter; frivilliga miljömål; företags koldioxidstrategier; transportinköpande företag; PESTEL-analys;

    Abstract : The freight transport industry accounts for a large and, moreover, an increasing share of the global greenhouse gas emissions. Despite this, previous studies point to the fact that freight transport purchasing companies (TPCs) do not take sufficient action to reduce emissions from the freight transports they buy. READ MORE

  3. 2. The true cost of C-parts management : Quality and supply matter for Total Cost of Ownership

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

    Author : Simon Kärrsjö; Joel Wadell; [2023]
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    Abstract : C-parts encompasses a wide variety of products, making it a complex category, withcompanies sourcing hundreds or even thousands of distinctive parts from many differentsuppliers. Yet, the area is of low focus for purchasers and researchers alike. READ MORE

  4. 3. Consumers’ perception of climate-smart wine packaging : a case study on Systembolaget

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Nicole Chidiac; Iris Lundquist; [2023]
    Keywords : Wine packaging; climate impact; consumer behavior; sustainability labels; ; CSR; Alpabeth Theory;

    Abstract : Environmental concerns in the wine industry are getting more attention worldwide, making it important to shift to more sustainable practices. One of the most significant CO2e emissions originates from wine glass bottles as packaging material. READ MORE

  5. 4. Bringing nuance back to the carbon offsetting debate : evidence of a transition, calls for a transformation

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Ash Farber; [2023]
    Keywords : Carbon offsetting; corporate decarbonisation; opinion formation; climate change; situated knowledge; bounded rationality; critical realism;

    Abstract : Climate change caused by the increase in anthropogenic emissions is currently increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events globally (IPCC, 2022) which is having devastating impacts on humans and non-human living beings globally. Rapid and deep decarbonisation is required to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and ensure a safe and habitable planet for the future of humanity. READ MORE

  6. 5. PPA Greenwashing or Financial Incentives for Investments in Offshore Wind Power? A qualitative study on power purchasing agreement and its effect on investment decisions and corporate image in the offshore wind power industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jacob Bjärne; Albin Frick; [2022-07-01]
    Keywords : PPA; Greenwashing; Green Energy; CSR; Offshore Wind Power;

    Abstract : The government of Sweden is currently looking to expand one of the unexploited natural resources, offshore wind. Offshore wind power has for several years been stagnated in terms of production, and the funding of projects has been one of the major issues. Getting bank loans with a lower interest rate demands a steady cash-flow. READ MORE