Essays about: "ICT for sustainability"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 65 essays containing the words ICT for sustainability.

  1. 1. Unveiling Socioeconomic Disparities in Finnish ICT Sector Sustainability Reporting : A Thematic Analysis of the Digital Divide in Sustainable Development Discourse

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Maria Frostbark; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainable development; digital divide; corporate responsibility; information and communication technology;

    Abstract : This research analyzes Finnish information and communication technology companies' sustainability principles with an emphasis on themes related to social sustainability. A broader focus is given to researching how class, education level, and low-income-related perspectives have been taken into account. READ MORE

  3. 2. Monitoring Sustainability Performance during the Use Phase of Product-Service Systems

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Matilda Samuelsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Product-Service System PSS ; Sustainable Business Model; Use Phase; Assessment and Monitoring; Key Performance Indicators KPIs ; Produkttjänstsystem PSS ; Hållbar affärsmodell; Användningsfas; Bedömning och Kontroll; Nyckeltal KPI:er ;

    Abstract : Circular economy (CE) is widely seen as a potential solution to negative impacts caused by thelinear economy; however, companies must integrate CE principles into the business modeldeeper to achieve sustainable development. The Product-Service System (PSS) businessmodel is a potential solution to the superficial implementation of CE due to shifting the focusto delivering functionality rather than ownership. READ MORE

  4. 3. Teaching Sustainability with ICT : Greek Primary Teachers’ Attitudes

    University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Eleni Anna Drosou; [2023]
    Keywords : ICT; sustainability education; teaching strategies; benefits; challenges; teacher perspectives;

    Abstract : The integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in educationhas attracted considerable attention in recent years, as well as in the context ofsustainability education. This thesis examines the attitudes of Greek teachers towardsteaching sustainability with ICT. READ MORE

  5. 4. Introducing Software Sustainability Demands into Large Organisational Procurement Processes

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Albin Antti; [2023]
    Keywords : Transport sector; intrapreneurship; case study; sustainability; greenhouse gas emissions; thematic analysis; transportsektor; intraprenörskap; teknikbaserad affärsutveckling; fallstudie; hållbarhet; växthusgasutsläpp; tematisk analys;

    Abstract : As the ICT sector saw exponential growth over the last few decades, so too did the greenhouse gas emissions caused by it, to the point where the ICT sector is at least as big, if not bigger, than the airline industry. Previous research in this field has circled around methodologies for performing life cycle assessment of ICT software products, but has not put it in an organisational context which has lead to no agreed upon way of calculating and comparing sustainable software. READ MORE

  6. 5. Small but Mighty: A qualitative study investigating characteristics of SMEs in their utilisation of ICT for sustainability

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Hilma Svalander; Måns Larsén; [2023]
    Keywords : ICT; SME; Sustainability; ICT for Sustainability; Utilisation; Agility; Risk Behaviour and Risk Management; Investments and Resources; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This master's thesis seeks to address the problems associated with the utilisation of sustainable Information Communication Technologies (ICT) by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), due to various barriers such as cost, limited resources, and lack of awareness. The research question seeks to examine the internal factors and characteristics of SMEs that influence their utilisation of ICT for sustainability. READ MORE