Essays about: "ethical supply chains"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words ethical supply chains.

  1. 1. Sustainable Use: A Contentious Promise - A Case Study on International Funding of Consumptive Sustainable Wildlife Use in South Africa's Biodiversity Economy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Mara Glas; [2022]
    Keywords : biodiversity economy; sustainable use; international conservation finance; community-based conservation; economic development; wildlife economics; South Africa; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In South Africa, sustainable use of wildlife is widely recognized as providing economic incentives and actively engaging rural communities in conservation management. Aiming to combat rampant poverty and wildlife crime in communities around protected areas (PAs), the country’s biodiversity economy envisions to scale (non-)consumptive activities in the pursuit of creating economically and environmentally viable wildlife businesses. READ MORE

  3. 2. Product Lifetime Extension - Identifying and investigating the opportunities and challenges presented by business and customers in extending product lifetime from a circular economy perspective

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.); KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Tarek Jannusi; Hrishav Paul; [2022]
    Keywords : product lifetime; accessibility; circular economy; design; product obsolescence; supply-chain; produkt livslängden; tillgängligheten; cirkulär ekonomi; design; produkters inkurans; leveranskedjan;

    Abstract : In order to meet the needs of the generations to come and to achieve the global target of maximum climate change of 1.5 degrees, we need to transform the way the society consumes natural resources. The purpose of this research is to effectively align the needs of the businesses and customers alike to accelerate a market-driven resource efficiency. READ MORE

  4. 3. Exploring the Establishment of a Local Textile Supply Chain in Italy

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Moa Skönvall; [2021]
    Keywords : supply chain management; local production; sustainability; textile industry; Hantering av värdekedjan; lokal produktion; hållbarhet; textilindustrin;

    Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this study was to explore what strategic decisions an Italian apparel company has made to establish a sustainable and local supply chain. Furthermore, the obstacles that have emerged during the process were examined, and what strategies that have been used to face these. READ MORE

  5. 4. Improving working conditions at farm level : the role for food retailer Ahold Delhaize

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Jorieke Bergacker; [2021]
    Keywords : corporate social responsibility; food value chains; ethical sustainable sourcing; social sustainability; human rights; working conditions; multi-tier sustainable supply chain management; sub- supplier-buyer relations; certifications; social practice theory;

    Abstract : Food retailers are increasingly held responsible for the impact they have in and on societies. Unfortunately, many social and environmental challenges occur beyond their direct sphere of influence, at distanced sites in multiple-layered production chains. READ MORE

  6. 5. Think slow, it lasts longer : A qualitative study on how slow fashion can contribute to strategic sustainable development.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Kajsa Ehn; Emelie Wiklund; [2021]
    Keywords : Slow Fashion; Supply Chain Design; The Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development; Fashion Industry; Strategic Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : Today's fashion industry, which is characterized by fast demand shifts and overconsumption, is argued to be contributing to the world's increasing environmental and social issues, and thus bringing harm to the global environment and society. Due to this, a “rebellion” has evolved accordingly, and can further be described as the Slow Fashion movement that strives to create a sustainable fashion industry. READ MORE