Essays about: "Sustainability Impact Assessments"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 50 essays containing the words Sustainability Impact Assessments.
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6. Innovation in Industrial Building Sustainability : Exploring timber frames as a viable alternative to steel frames in industrial buildings A case study of Sweco AB
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : Lund University (2020) describes that the material chosen for the construction of constructions significantly affects the environment. Due to the impact of the choice of construction materials on the environment, we have carried out an in-depth study where we examine the complex decision-making process when choosing frame materials concerning both external and internal factors where external influences become regulatory requirements related to global sustainability goals with the aim that the industrial construction industry can find sustainable solutions such as hybrid solutions in the choice of frame materials, while internal factors involve financial considerations linked to the protection of materials against environmental conditions and challenges that industrial buildings can face. READ MORE
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7. Beyond the Surface: A Comprehensive Look into Swedish Companies' Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emission Assessments
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : As the world grapples with the increasingly dire effects of climate change, companies are under more pressure than ever before to not just report on their environmental impact, but to actively work towards sustainability. Carbon accounting has emerged as a crucial aspect of this reporting, and the concept of Scope 3 emissions, introduced by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol a decade ago, is now a vital tool for assessing a company's environmental footprint. READ MORE
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8. Self-assessment for SMEs to address operational and environmental performance. : Combining SCOR, SustainableSCOR, and LCA methodologies in the food industry
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : As world population grows, so does the demand for resources exploitation and transformation. This, in turn, has an effect in the increase of the related wastes. Facing these challenges by designing and developing sustainable products and supply chains, processes, operations, and management is becoming increasingly important. READ MORE
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9. Organising for Efficient Environmental Assessment : A Case Study on Cotton Fabric Production
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)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
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10. Sustainability Assessment Tools for Food Products : Similarities, Deviations, and Future Enhancements
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : The growing human population puts pressure on our ecosystems and natural resources. One of the major causes of household’s environmental impact has been found to be the consumption of food, which is why actions need to be taken to decrease it. READ MORE
