Essays about: "Sustainability Orientation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 65 essays containing the words Sustainability Orientation.

  1. 1. The effect of cross-border mergers & acquisitions as a driver of better corporate sustainability practices - A study on the post-acquisition context of selected target firms from Sri Lanka and Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Buddhini Erosha Jayasinghe; Farjana Rifat; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions M A ; cross-border; sustainability; corporate sustainability practices; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; Environmental-Social-Governance ESG framework; target firm; stakeholder theory; resource-based view; acquirer; Sri Lanka; Sweden;

    Abstract : Companies typically strive to expand their realms. To do so, they rely on a series of organic and non-organic growth options, the latter including Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As). M&As continue to grow in number and frequency across national and regional borders in search of strategic complementarity. READ MORE

  3. 2. Luxury, Fashion, and Idols - Applying an extended theory of planned behavior to examine barriers toward sustainable fashion consumption in Japan

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Florian Konstantin Gold; Allegra-Scarlett Nefertari Verena Irmgard Marie Terner; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Fashion; Luxury; Idols; Japan; Consumption; Sustainability; Theory of Planned Behavior; Barriers; Sustainable Fashion;

    Abstract : Purpose: This study aimed to apply an extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) to sustainable fashion consumption (SFC) in Japan, and test the importance of sociocultural barriers to purchase intentions. Methodology: As only a few studies have examined SFC in Japan and have not used the TPB framework, this study adds to the body of literature, and proposes luxury orientation, fashion involvement, and idol attachment as barriers toward sustainable fashion (SF) purchase intentions in Japan. READ MORE

  4. 3. Framing and supporting Sustainable Entrepreneurship : A Qualitative Study of Science Park

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Evgeniia Popova; [2023]
    Keywords : Science Parks; Sustainable Entrepreneurship; Sustainable business development; Start-ups; Early-stage entrepreneurs; Sustainability.;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how Jönköping Science Park frames and supports sustainable entrepreneurship in the region. More specifically, it discusses how this Science Park implements sustainability in collaboration with entrepreneurs and start-ups. READ MORE

  5. 4. An Analysis of Environmental Sustainability Practices of Swedish Start-ups : From an Ecological Orientation Perspective

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomi

    Author : Mohammad Arafat Rahman; Nusrat Jahan Suchy; [2023]
    Keywords : Start-ups; Sustainability; Ecological orientation; Environmental sustainability; Sustainable Development; Sustainable entrepreneurship;

    Abstract : Purpose: The paper aims to identify the ecological orientations of the Swedish start-ups and explore the opportunities and challenges to determine their environmental sustainability actions. Methods: The study used a qualitative method for conducting this exploratory type of research. READ MORE

  6. 5. Evaluation of a computational method for natural fiber-reinforced plastics

    University essay from KTH/Hållfasthetslära

    Author : Anna Lim; [2023]
    Keywords : PPNF; Composite material; fiber orientation; natural fiber; coupled analysis; PPNF; Kompositmaterial; fiberorientering; naturfiber; kopplad analys;

    Abstract : The importance of using natural fiber composites (NFCs) has been addressed as a substitution for synthetic fibers, such as glass and carbon fibers. This substitution contributes significantly to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with the environmental responsibilities of engineering industries. READ MORE