Essays about: "Environmental Supply Chain Management"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 217 essays containing the words Environmental Supply Chain Management.

  1. 21. Life cycle assessment on sodium-ion cells for energy storage systems : A cradle-to-gate study including 16 environmental perspectives, focusing on climate change impact

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

    Author : Rebecca Nibelius; [2023]
    Keywords : Sodium-ion batteries; Life cycle assessment; Cradle-to-gate; Natriumbatterier; Livscykelanalys; Vagga-till-port;

    Abstract : Because of the changing energy supply landscape, with the transition towards renewable energy, an emerging demand for energy storage systems (ESS) is expected in the near future. Battery energy storage is promising to contribute to mitigate the greenhouse gas emissions, but face issues considering resource use (IEA, 2023; IRENA, 2022). READ MORE

  3. 22. Sustainability and circularity metrics for EV batteries: Enabling circular economy strategy decision making and value communication

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Gunjan Kolhe; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability metrics; Circularity metrics; LIB CE strategies; Second life battery energy storage system; Product service system; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The increasing focus on lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in the context of electrification of transport sector has raised concerns about their high costs, resource and energy demands, environmental impact, and social supply chain risks. To address these challenges and maximize the value of LIBs throughout their lifecycle, circular economy (CE) strategies, such as reusing and repurposing, are being explored. READ MORE

  4. 23. Sustainability-oriented Business Model: An Analysis of Sustainable Practices in the Context of a Luxury Hotel

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Kiesha-Marie Min Yi Chong; [2023]
    Keywords : Hotel Industry; Luxury Hospitality; Practice Theory; Sustainable Business Model; Sustainability Initiatives; Sustainable Luxury;

    Abstract : Due to various ongoing environmental crises, there is an urgent need for sustainable solutions and initiatives, as it has become an imperative criterion for businesses to include in their operations. Further, the hospitality sector is a multibillion-dollar industry and has a great impact on not only the economy, but the environment as well. READ MORE

  5. 24. Risk Factors of Food Loss and Waste, and Life Cycle Assessment of waste management strategies in the Brazilian Leafy Vegetable Supply Chain

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

    Author : Nathalie Garavito; [2023]
    Keywords : Behavioural causes; carbon footprint; causal mapping; mitigation strategies; prevention; root-cause analysis; take-back agreements;

    Abstract : Food loss and waste (FLW) occurring early in the food supply chain (FSC) leads to increased resource wastage, including land, water, fertilisers, pesticides, fuel, packaging, energy, and labour. Targeting FLW prevention benefits various aspects such as food security, productivity, economic growth, climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and food waste management. READ MORE

  6. 25. Business Model Innovation for a Foodtech Startup : Solving Food Waste Using Real Time Spoilage Indicator

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

    Author : Devanand Pasunuri; [2023]
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    Abstract : Food, an essential to human existence is also a major contributor to negative environmental and social impact due to the complexity of the food system, current ways of working of the stakeholders and consumer behaviour. This thesis deals with one such food product, fresh meat which has a high carbon footprint due to extensive land and water usage during production. READ MORE