Essays about: "The Natural Step Framework"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 28 essays containing the words The Natural Step Framework.

1. 21. A Study of the Entrepreneur’s Perceptions of the Born Global Phenomenon

   University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

   Author : Erik Malmgren; David Shacham; [2008]
   Keywords : Born Global; Internationalisation; Entrepreneur;

   Abstract : This dissertation sets out to explore the phenomenon of Born Globals, a small, international entrepreneurial firm. The study aims at exploring how the entrepreneur perceives the factors that influence the creation of a Born Global. READ MORE

3. 22. Strategic Sustainable Development and Knowledge Management

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Avdelningen för maskinteknik

   Author : Kirk Tyler; Mohamed Bibri; Norman Tyler; [2007]
   Keywords : Strategic Sustainable Development; Knowledge Management; Strategic Planning; Backcasting; TNS;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study was to explore how organizations can apply the Strategic Sustainable Development (SSD) Framework (Robèrt et al. 2006) as a lens and filter to a Knowledge Management Framework to move an organization towards sustainability. READ MORE

4. 23. Pieces to a Puzzle : – Towards a Synergy of Sustainable Community Development Frameworks

   University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Frédéric Massart; J.B. Matthews; [2007]
   Keywords : Sustainable Communities;

   Abstract : In response to the myriad of problems confronting society including climatic changes on our planet numerous individuals, organizations, and governments are reinventing themselves forging a new pathway towards a more sustainable future. Facilitated by a variety of different conferences, initiatives, and strategies an increasing global trend has focused on the urban context addressing environmental, economic, and economic issues by developing sustainable communities. READ MORE

5. 24. Strategic partnerships for transformational change towards a sustainable society

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Avdelningen för maskinteknik

   Author : Richard Blume; Miriam Karell; Andrew Outhwaite; [2006]
   Keywords : Partnerships; Cross-sector Collaboration; Strategic Sustainable Development; Civil Society Organisations; Corporate Social Responsibility; Backcasting; The Natural Step Framework.;

   Abstract : Today, global socio-ecological problems are too complex and urgent for isolated actions, and cross-sector collaboration is increasingly required to generate transformational change towards a sustainable future. Partnerships between businesses and civil society organisations (CSOs) in particular have the potential to achieve the required change for sustainability. READ MORE

6. 25. Strategic Sustainable Development for the Stationary Power Sector : Is Carbon Capture and Storage a Strategic Investment for the Future?

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Avdelningen för maskinteknik

   Author : Lisa Chacón; Benjamin Hornblow; Daniel Johnson; Chris Walker; [2006]
   Keywords : Carbon Sequestration; Carbon Capture and Storage; Stationary Power; Policy; Strategic Sustainable Development; Sustainability Principles;

   Abstract : An examination of the stationary power sector is performed using The Natural Step framework and Sustainability Principles (SP), in order to aid decision makers in developing policy to balance energy needs while reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in order to address climate change. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is evaluated for its sustainability aspects, and is found to be a potentially sustainable approach which can be a bridging technology to a more sustainable energy mix, as well as a remediation technology which can remove CO2 from the atmosphere when utilized in combination with biomass fuel. READ MORE