Essays about: "Sustainability preconceptions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Sustainability preconceptions.

  1. 1. Does Brand Personality Beat Sustainability Claims?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Emilia Gottbrink-Müller; Jennifer Teurnberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Consumer preconceptions; Sustainability preconceptions; Brand image; Brand personality; Luxury;

    Abstract : Sustainability has been an inevitable topic globally and its importance is not expected to decline in the near future. Lately, sustainable options have taken a bigger proportion of the market share within the fashion industry. READ MORE

  3. 2. Barriers for Responsible Investments: Facilitating a Greener Economy : -A Multiple Case Study of Asset Management Companies

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Alexander Olausson; Charlie Essland; [2018]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Socially Responsible Investing; Corporate Social Responsibility; Sustainable Business Models; Sustainable Banking;

    Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of this research is to develop and contribute with an improved understanding of socially responsible investing and its barriers within the asset management sector. To accomplish the purpose of this research, four areas have been investigated; sustainability, business models, socially responsible investing, and barriers for socially responsible investing. READ MORE

  4. 3. Engineered wood glass combination : Innovative glazing façade system

    University essay from KTH/Byggnadsmaterial

    Author : Alessandra Tapparo; [2017]
    Keywords : wood; glass; combination; engineered products; EWGC; façade; panel; sustainability;

    Abstract : Buildings require a lot of energy during all their lifetime, from the construction site to the use and demolition. The building sector contributes to a large part of the total emissions of greenhouse gases and consume a large amount of water and energy resources, so the material components used in the building sector have gained an important role in the discourse of sustainability. READ MORE

  5. 4. Organising and translating social sustainability : A study of difficulties in implementing social strategies in municipal urban planning

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Maria Strandberg; [2016]
    Keywords : Social sustainability; sustainability strategies; municipal urban planning; implementation; Actor Network Theory; Social hållbarhet; hållbarhetsstrategier; kommunal stadsplanering; implementering; aktör- nätverksteori;

    Abstract : During the past decade policies and strategies for social sustainability have been developed in order to draw attention to the issue of redistribution of resources in the city and the creation of environments for everyone, and to “enhance social sustainability” is a common policy objective in contemporary Swedish urban planning. It is, however, not clear or predictable what social strategies actually deliver in terms of tangible results. READ MORE

  6. 5. Growing Tiny Houses: Motivations and Opportunities for Expansion Through Niche Markets

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Amelia Mutter; [2013]
    Keywords : Tiny houses; compact housing; sustainable consumption; niche markets; technological transition; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The increase in population and urbanization has led to widespread concern about the resulting volume of consumption. This is especially problematic in the housing market, where home size continues to grow. In the United States the average size of a single-family home has doubled since 1950, leading to a profound environmental impact. READ MORE