Essays about: "Eco-efficiency assessment"

Found 3 essays containing the words Eco-efficiency assessment.

1. 1. Transition to a Sustainable Circular Furniture Economy : Integrated environmental and economic impact assessment of circular changes

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Sophie Führer; [2021]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Life Cycle Assessment; Life Cycle Costing; eco-efficiency; kitchen; bench; sustainability; GWP;

   Abstract : The circular economy is presented as a solution to reconcile environmental protection with economic endeavours. However, only 9% of the global manufacturing currently deploys circularity. Within the furniture industry, with its intensive use of resources, the adoption remains limited. READ MORE

3. 2. How do ecological, economic and social sustainability influence on employee motivation? : A case study of a German company in the solar energy sector

   University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE)

   Author : Susanne Krenz; Patricia Cristina Torets Ruiz; [2012]
   Keywords : sustainability; environmental protection; work motivation; employee ownership; democratic decision-making; solar energy; renewable energies; corporate culture;

   Abstract : This research has generated interesting findings from the inductive approach and the qualitative methods that were used in the inquiry process. Thanks to the literature review, the semi-structure interviews, a focus group and secondary data it was possible to obtain the necessary information to answer the research question: How do ecological, economic and social sustainability influence employee motivation? In order to answer this question, two sub-questions were considered first, namely What constitutes sustainability in the company-specific context of Wagner & Co Solartechnik? and Does sustainability motivate people? The answer to the latter question has to be yes, as the analysis revealed numerous linkages. READ MORE

4. 3. Sustainable business practices : a review of eco-efficiency

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Ronald Muyingo; [2011]
   Keywords : eco-efficiency; eco-efficiency indicators; strategy; sustainable development ;

   Abstract : The current demanding business environment requires corporations to act fast in finding effective solutions to problems given the myriad of challenges they face (Dyllick & Hockerts, 2001). The challenges include the impact of climate change on business practices, natural resource consumption, chemical pollution, technological change etc. READ MORE