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  1. 1. Digital Twins for sustainability in building operations - How a large commercial real estate firm can use digital twins to generate sustainable values in the O&M phase

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Emanuel Sandström; Albin Berntsson; [2023-07-18]
    Keywords : Digital twins; built environment; people-centric; O M phase; commercial real estate firm; sustainability;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to examine how digital twins can generate sustainable values for large commercial real estate firms in the O&M phase in the built environment. Digital twins are not an uncommon technology in object-centric sectors, such as manufacturing or automotive. READ MORE

  3. 2. Proactive Decarbonization in Projects - At What Price? : A Qualitative Study of Life-cycle Cost Analysis and Shadow Pricing of Carbon as Decision-making Tools

    University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

    Author : Anna Edorson; [2023]
    Keywords : Life-cycle Cost Analysis ; Shadow Pricing of Carbon ; Sustainability ; Climate Targets ; Decision-making ; Project Management ; Livscykelkostnadsanalys ; Skuggpris på koldioxid ; Hållbarhet ; Klimatmål ; Beslutsfattande ; Projektledning ;

    Abstract : As we move towards a low-carbon economy, environmental sustainability drives corporate performance and strategy to a greater extent than a decade ago. Hence, there is a growing importance among actors with long-term ownership interests to recognize climate-related issues in investment decisions. READ MORE

  4. 3. We Need to Talk - Ethical and sustainable design of consumer electronics

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Paul Topf Aguiar De Medeiros; [2023]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This Master’s thesis explores ethics and sustainability in the design of consumer electronics. It begins with a theoretical review of sustainable design methods and ethical principles relevant to globalised value chains. Through an explorative design process, it culminates in proposed strategies for the design of sustainable electronics. READ MORE

  5. 4. Open Innovation Practices in Colombian SMEs: Current State, Barriers, and Pathways to Success

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

    Author : Jessica Borbon Moya; [2023]
    Keywords : Innovation; Open innovation; Colombia; SMEs; change; business models; organizational culture; development; sustainability; progress; Innovation; öppen innovation; Colombiaa; små och medelstora företag; förändring; affärsmodeller; organisationskultur; utveckling; hållbarhet; framsteg.;

    Abstract : This research examines the present state of Open Innovation (OI) and its spread among Colombian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The research addresses the scarcity of studies on innovation diffusion in underdeveloped countries like Colombia, specifically focusing on the adoption and practices of OI among SMEs. READ MORE

  6. 5. Analysing the Integration of Triple Bottom Line for Sustainability in Corporate Crisis Response : A Case Study of Intercos.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Samar Nahal; Mengqi Yang; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability; crisis; crisis management; sustainable theory; triple-bottom-line;

    Abstract : The severe and far-reaching impact of the crisis in the past few years has promptedcompanies to rethink the inadequacies of the crisis response. Although the previous literatureregarded threat rigidity and innovation to response challenges. READ MORE