Essays about: "environmental issues and business"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 349 essays containing the words environmental issues and business.

1. 16. Waste Analysis on a Production Line - A Case Study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell Produktion

   Author : Sanna Treptow; Déspina Karida; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable manufacturing systems; Sustainable production; Lean production; Just in Time Production JiT ; Kanban; Waste; Environmental Value Stream Mapping EVSM ; Production Performance Matrix PPM ; Key Performance Index KPI ; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This study aims to assist Swedish company Clemondo AB in reducing waste in production, where the goal is to determine where waste appears as well as make suggestions for potential improvements, which are presented as Key Performance Indices (KPIs) and minimized manufacturing costs. Citation chaining is used to retrieve extant literature, while other productions and process-related information are gathered through observations and discussions. READ MORE

3. 17. Implementing Life Cycle Assessment in the Product Development Process : Creating a simplified LCA-tool to support decision making and implement sustainability as a design parameter

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Markus Johansson; Jonatan Sars; [2023]
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   Abstract : Design is described as the main factor influencing a product's sustainability, and with industrial growth, global interest in sustainability issues has also increased. Furthermore, the design process is an important part when companies are to reduce climate impact of their products, and that the demand for more environmentally friendly products is increasing. READ MORE

4. 18. Reusable Takeaway Containers: Disposable to Durable - A feasibility study of transition towards reusable takeaway containers in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

   Author : Deepshikha Bholanath Singhania; Sadia Hassan; [2023]
   Keywords : takeaway; reusable packaging; multi-use takeaway containers; single-use to multi-use; deposit return system; circular economy; theory of planned behavior; Sweden.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Ever growing environmental impact due to human activities has increased efforts globally to tackle the issues by promoting sustainable behavior. Similar efforts are also being made to handle the waste and litter problem of single-use takeaway food packaging. READ MORE

5. 19. Estimating Impacts Using LCA in Procurement Processes : A case study for a multinational networking and telecommunications company

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

   Author : Gustav Westling; [2023]
   Keywords : Procurement; Sustainability; Sourcing; Life Cycle Analysis; Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; SCM; Supply Chain Management; Inköp; Hållbarhet; Strategiskt inköp; Livscykelanalys; LCA; SCM; Försörjningskedjehantering; Supply chain-hantering;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates how a company can implement life cycle analysis (LCA) into procurement. The thesis also explores the potential synergies between the LCA and procurement. A single casestudy was utilized for this purpose. It uses LCAs using a simplified methodology, interviews, and a literature review to carry out the study. READ MORE

6. 20. Artificial Integrity: Data Privacy and Corporate Responsibility in East Africa

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Ebba Hansson; [2023]
   Keywords : CDR; CSR; Data Privacy; Digital Rights; East Africa;

   Abstract : While digital connectivity in East Africa is quickly increasing, the region is underregulated regarding data protection regulations. Moreover, many existing laws are more state-interest-focused than human rights-based. READ MORE