Essays about: "Sustainable Procurement"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 112 essays containing the words Sustainable Procurement.

  1. 11. Adoption barriers to circular product design in Turkey : A study of Istanbul textile manufacturing

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Emma Nyström; Ella Eklind Magnusson; Klaudia Przybyszewska; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Circular product design; Turkish textile manufacturing; Istanbul; Barriers of circular product design;

    Abstract : The global unsustainable production and consumption patterns in the fashion and textile industry are a prevailing problem. With the rising trend of European brands reshoring their textile manufacturing and upcoming circular economy frameworks from the EU, the Turkish textile industry may face pressures to transform towards circularity in order to remain competitive. READ MORE

  3. 12. The barriers of circular public procurement for ICTs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Laila Adelson; [2023]
    Keywords : circularity; circular economy; circular public procurement; ICT; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The EU procured for roughly 202000 MEUR (14% of the EU GDP) during 2021 in the public sector. The majority of these contracts are traditional, linear business model purchases. READ MORE

  4. 13. Transport buyers’ perspective on electric road freight : Barriers and benefits with battery electric trucks, and actions that can be performed by the transport buyers to contribute to the transition

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Ingrid Rylander; Simon Andersson; [2023]
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    Abstract : Today the diesel-driven truck is the most used type of transportation of freight. Diesel-driven trucks emit carbon dioxide and other particles, leading to environmen- tal problems and people inhaling the emissions. To decrease the carbon footprint of road freight, one solution is to transition to trucks powered by electric engines. READ MORE

  5. 14. Purchasing and Digitalization in an era of Turbulence

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Emil Sarajlic; Vishal Natesan; [2023]
    Keywords : Supplying; digitisation; digitalization; Artificial Intelligence; Turbulence; Delivery performance; Duni Group; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: This research delves into the uncertainties and challenges encountered in global supply chain operations, exacerbated by unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction. These disruptions can lead to stock-outs, poor capacity utilization, and the need for expensive buffers. READ MORE

  6. 15. Energy-as-a-Service in the Swedish Real Estate Sector

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

    Author : Sundus Al Damiri; Anna Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy-as-a-Service EaaS ; Real Estate; Energy Transition; Sustainability; Energy-as-a-Service EaaS ; Fastigheter; Energiomställning; Hållbarhet;

    Abstract : In order to reach the global set sustainability goals, it is of the utmost importance that we phase out fossil fuels and reduce our total emissions. We also need to ensure that we minimize and make our energy use more efficient. In 2020, Sweden's construction and property sector accounted for approximately 34% of Sweden's total final energy use. READ MORE