Essays about: "Sustainable Procurement"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 112 essays containing the words Sustainable Procurement.

1. 16. Development of sustainability metrics for suppliers in the Healthcare industry - A case study of Wellspect HealthCare

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Elisabeth Tran; Chuhan Zhao; [2022-08-04]
   Keywords : Implementation; sustainability metrics; procurement; suppliers management; Healthcare industry;

   Abstract : Sustainability is attracting the concerns from governments, individuals and communities. To respond to the interests from these stakeholders, many companies are paying more attention and efforts in the sustainability areas, attempting to set up a sustainable supply chain. READ MORE

3. 17. Digitalisation for sustainability in procurement within the textile value chain : Analysis of artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, and blockchain

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

   Author : Theresa Jentsch; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Procurement; Textile Value Chain; Digital Technologies; Blockchain; Artificial Intelligence; Robotic Process Automation; Socio-Technical System Theory;

   Abstract : Background/ Problem/Purpose: Sustainability and Digitalisation are two buzzwords nowadays. The textile value chain is one of the most criticised value chains with respects to ecological as well as social sustainability. READ MORE

4. 18. How to use eco-labels to procure sustainable furniture?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

   Author : Jing Lu; [2022]
   Keywords : green public procurement; eco-label; private standards; furniture; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The research question of this thesis is how eco-labels can be used to procure sustainable furniture and to address what the limitations to the use of eco-labels are when contracting authorities procure furniture with environmental or sustainable objectives. There are three levels of limitations on the use of eco-labels in the Public Procurement Directive: the basic principles of public procurement, the conditions for the use of labels in Article 43, and the scope for the use of label requirements with environmental or social characteristics in the three criteria which allow to require labels. READ MORE

5. 19. EU PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAW - Can sustainability lawfully limit competition?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

   Author : Mihaela Adelina Nistor; [2022]
   Keywords : public procurement; sustainability; public procurement law; open competition; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : This thesis has as a purpose the investigation of sustainable requirements compliance with regards to competition in public procurement contracts. This paper looks into Directive 2014/24 and notably its primary law influence in order to understand the legal foundations underlying sustainability and competition. READ MORE

6. 20. Too Hot to Handle? : Performance of large-scale infrastructure projects in a Swedish district heating company

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

   Author : Emma Fält; Julia Gunnarsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Project; Project performance; Large-scale infrastructure; District heating; Energy sector; Projekt; Projektutförande; Projektgenomförande; Storskalig infrastruktur; Fjärrvärme; Energisektorn;

   Abstract : Large-scale infrastructure projects are risky ventures, often subjected to poor performance. Time and cost are often escalating beyond estimation while quality and benefits remain unchanged. READ MORE