Essays about: "Strategic Sustainable Development"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 541 essays containing the words Strategic Sustainable Development.

1. 21. 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

3. 22. Managing the Implementation of Metal Additive Manufacturing : A Case Study at SAAB

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

   Author : Emily Weimar; Eric Antila; [2023]
   Keywords : Metal Additive Manufacturing; MAM; Implementation; Diffusion; Adoption; Innovation; Challenges; Overcoming; Immature Technology; Product Development;

   Abstract : As industries are transitioning towards mass customisation, manufacturers are looking for alternative techniques that can support the need for a more innovative, flexible, and sustainable production process. One such technique that is currently gaining a lot of momentum is Additive Manufacturing (AM). READ MORE

4. 23. Risky Business: The Intersection of Sustainability and Credit Risk Assessment – a Strategic Perspective

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

   Author : Vincenzo Giunta; Emma Bäckman; Monica Elizabeth Salirwe; Jackline Kalyonge; [2023]
   Keywords : credit risk assessment; Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development; sustainability integration; sustainability challenge;

   Abstract : The imminent consequences of the deteriorating state of the socio-ecological systems pose significant challenges to the well-being of society and societal functioning. The financial sector, specifically banks, plays a crucial role in the transition toward sustainable development because they hold the financial resources and the power to allocate these resources. READ MORE

5. 24. A Case Study on How Institutional Pressures and Stakeholder Interaction Impacts Firms' Balancing of Profit and Sustainable Activities

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

   Author : Klara Eriksson; Henna Lakhwani; [2023]
   Keywords : Institutional pressures; stakeholder interaction; sustainable development; corporate social responsibility; strategic stakeholder management;

   Abstract : Research questions: What effects can institutional pressures have on firms' sustainable activities? How can firms interact with their stakeholders to overcome the challenge of being sustainable and profitable?  Purpose: As sustainability is on the agenda for institutions worldwide, there is relevance in elevating the understanding of how institutional pressures impact firms' sustainable activities, and what mechanisms that firms can incorporate when developing CSR activities. Thus, we wish to contribute to the strategic benefits of stakeholder interaction to balance profitability and sustainability. READ MORE

6. 25. Cultivating Community - Exploring an urban design proposal merging food production with future development for sustainable living.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Kritika Singh; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular economy; urban food production; brownfield transformation; urban sustainability; housing development; food security; urban development; architecture.; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : With the global population projected to reach eight billion by 2022, the world faces significant challenges associated with rapid urbanization. The migration of individuals from rural to urban areas in search of improved opportunities exacerbates the strain on resources, posing obstacles such as housing shortages, infrastructure demands, and food scarcity in growing cities. READ MORE