Essays about: "Environmental topics for a thesis"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 55 essays containing the words Environmental topics for a thesis.

  1. 11. Organising for Efficient Environmental Assessment : A Case Study on Cotton Fabric Production

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

    Author : Amanda Friberg; Julia Eriksson; [2022]
    Keywords : LCA; Life cycle assessment; Product environmental assessment; Cotton fabric production; Organisational management; Data management; Furniture company; LCA; Livscykelanalys; Livscykelbedömning; Produktmiljöbedömning; Bomullstygtillverkning; Organisationsledning; Datahantering; Möbelföretag;

    Abstract : The textile industry is one of the most polluting industries globally and needs to change to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Cotton fabric constitutes approximately 50% of all textiles. Its production is complex, and it is crucial to map all its processes to assess the environmental impact. READ MORE

  3. 12. Future land use and the pre-emption of conflicts

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, design och hållbar utveckling (2023-)

    Author : Åsa Lindh; [2022]
    Keywords : Land use; land use planning; national interests; nature with legal personhood; conflict management; conflict pre-emption; wind power; energy landscapes; indigenous knowledge; environmental science; environmental law; environmental ethics and jurisprudence; sustainability; innovation theory;

    Abstract : As the title presents, this thesis will explore the area of land use, and in this context, planning for managing potential conflicts that occur today and are likely to continue to arise in the future.  To assist with a potential solution, the concepts of ‘nature with legal person hood’, and ‘national interests’ (‘riksintressen’) falling under Swedish environmental law, will be the focus. READ MORE

  4. 13. Polymerization of isatin towards polymers for anion exchange membranes and gas separation applications

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiska institutionen

    Author : Simone Facchini; [2022]
    Keywords : organic chemistry; membranes; isatin; polymers; Chemistry;

    Abstract : In a world where the problem of energy resources, pollution and all aspects related to these issues becomes more and more dominant, a greater commitment is needed in the search for solutions. The goal of this project is to make a contribution to the research and development of new materials to reduce the environmental impact in some fields. READ MORE

  5. 14. Operational risk management (ORM) in the Industrial Symbiosis (IS) supply chain. : A qualitative study of ORM and the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) within the IS-supply chain.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : David Wennerström; Jonas Marklund; [2022]
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    Abstract : One of the biggest challenges for society nowadays is the environmental crisis that is characterized by the continuing growth, and depletion of Earth's natural resources combined with vast amounts of carbon dioxide emissions putting a strain on the world's ecosystem. To tackle this impending calamity and preserve our way of life, countries, and companies are creating new innovations and solutions. READ MORE

  6. 15. Competing on sustainability - A study on stakeholder interaction, becoming truly sustainable and obtaining a sustained competitive advantage in an industry characterized by low sustainability maturity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Kristina Källner; Anna Lundberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainability; cold chain; pharmaceutical industry; stakeholder theory; sustainable business models; VRIO analysis; truly sustainable; competitive advantage; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Although more and more companies are facing increasing pressure to take responsibility for their actions impacting sustainability, the pharmaceutical industry and in extension the cold chain solutions industry, have previously been exempted from scrutiny. Research on sustainability in the industry is lagging, why this master thesis aims to explore how sustainability can be incorporated into the business model while avoiding creating a disconnect between corporate strategy and actual sustainability impact. READ MORE