Essays about: "Long-term perspective"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 710 essays containing the words Long-term perspective.

  1. 21. Proactive Decarbonization in Projects - At What Price? : A Qualitative Study of Life-cycle Cost Analysis and Shadow Pricing of Carbon as Decision-making Tools

    University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

    Author : Anna Edorson; [2023]
    Keywords : Life-cycle Cost Analysis ; Shadow Pricing of Carbon ; Sustainability ; Climate Targets ; Decision-making ; Project Management ; Livscykelkostnadsanalys ; Skuggpris på koldioxid ; Hållbarhet ; Klimatmål ; Beslutsfattande ; Projektledning ;

    Abstract : As we move towards a low-carbon economy, environmental sustainability drives corporate performance and strategy to a greater extent than a decade ago. Hence, there is a growing importance among actors with long-term ownership interests to recognize climate-related issues in investment decisions. READ MORE

  3. 22. Determinants of SMEs' Sustainable Practise : A case study of a Swedish financial firm

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sebastian Orrmell; Jonathan Markl; Fahmid Anam Chowdhury; [2023]
    Keywords : SMEs; Sustainability; Social Performance; Resource-Based View; Stakeholder Theory; Upper Echelon Theory; Small and Medium Sized Enterprises;

    Abstract : Purpose – To find out what factors hinder and promote SMEs to practice sustainable business. Methodology – Qualitative case study based on interviews and archival data. Findings – This research resulted in five different propositions. 1. READ MORE

  4. 23. Understanding the Role of Family-Controlled Investment Companies in Sustainable Development: A Study on Swedish Corporations listed on the OMX Stockholm Large Cap

    University essay from

    Author : Nick Hellström; Karl Jakob Härgestam; Maxmilian Stenström; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background: Research has shown the need for a transition into business models incorporating environmental, social and governance in their organizations to achieve sustainable development. Family-controlled and owned investment corporations have the potential to use their leverage and influence to encourage sustainable development. READ MORE

  5. 24. Electric Passenger Aviation in Sweden : An analysis from the perspective of the Swedish aviation industry

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

    Author : Madeleine Cromnier; Erik Södergren; [2023]
    Keywords : electric aviation; Swedish aviation industry; socio-technical systems; socio- technical transitions; multi-level perspective.; elflyg; svensk flygindustri; socio-tekniska system; socio-tekniska omställningar; multi-level perspective;

    Abstract : Transitions to more sustainable technologies and processes are a largely discussed topic that concerns several, if not all, global industries. This thesis studies the novel technology of electric passenger aviation as a sustainable option in the aviation industry. READ MORE

  6. 25. The restoration period : a new era in forestry

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Ester Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : historical forest management; past logging; restoration;

    Abstract : In the last 200 years the boreal forests of Sweden have undergone a dramatic transformation. After a long history of high grading the largest trees foresters grew increasingly concerned about the state of logged over forests. The big question was how to regenerate and increase the productivity of sparse forests. READ MORE