Essays about: "UK economy"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 49 essays containing the words UK economy.

  1. 16. A comparative study of Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) and EN 15804 in the construction sector concentrating on the End-of-Life stage and reducing subjectivity in the formulas

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Seyed Shahabaldin Seyed Salehi; [2020]
    Keywords : LCA; EN 15804; PEF; Circular Footprint Formula; Recyclability Assessment; Circular Economy; End of life; recycling rate; construction; building; Energy margin; LCA; EN 15804; PEF; Formulär för cirkulär fotavtryck; bedömning av återvinningsbarhet; cirkulär ekonomi; livslängd; återvinningsgrad; konstruktion; byggnad; Bygg; LCA;

    Abstract : One of the main polluting industries in the world with high environmental impact is the construction industry which also generates a huge amount of waste. To overcome the seburdens, we need to reduce the impacts through new solutions, technologies and by injecting circular economy concept into the industry. READ MORE

  3. 17. Unraveling Complexities in the New Economy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lukas Bollano; Fabian Nicola Gutjahr; [2019]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Title: Unraveling Complexities in the New Economy – Investigating Online Influences on Business Models of Retailers in China and the United Kingdom Authors: Fabian Gutjahr & Lukas Bollano Supervisor: Magnus Johansson Keywords: Business Model, Capabilities, E-Commerce, Packaged Food, Retailing, China, UK Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine how e-commerce trends in technologically advanced economies interplay with the market and organizations in packaged food retailing. Methodology: A qualitative multiple-case study with cross-cultural components has been designed. READ MORE

  4. 18. Building Institutional Capacity for Sustainability Transitions through Innovation Experiments : A Case Study of Sustainability Innovation Networks and Craft Beer SMEs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Brendan Pipkin; [2019]
    Keywords : Experimentation; Sustainability Transitions; Circular Economy; SMEs; Craft Beer; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The concept of experimentation is increasingly promoted to facilitate social learning for sustainability transitions. Experiments are collaborative initiatives designed to generate knowledge and test innovative practices to address a collective sustainability challenge. READ MORE

  5. 19. The Impact of Brexit on Levels of Corporate Credit Risk: Evidence from UK and EU Non-financial Companies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Veronika Výstupová; Haidar Almahrouq; [2019]
    Keywords : Brexit; credit risk; probability of default; Merton model; panel data analysis; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The impact of the UK’s decision to leave the EU has received a lot of attention in scientific research in recent years. The effect of Brexit on many different variables and factors related to financial markets and general economy has been studied extensively. Corporate credit risk is, however, an area which did not receive as much attention. READ MORE

  6. 20. The effects on animal welfare, production and economy when using feed blocks for sheep

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Ebba Ekholm; [2019]
    Keywords : feed blocks; sheep; ewes; growing lambs; economy; welfare; health; production;

    Abstract : Feed blocks are a feed product where certain ingredients are mixed together, to createa solid block. The goal is to provide the animals with a small supply of nutrients at atime, such as energy, protein and minerals. In large sheep countries like the UK, thefeed blocks fill a function under certain conditions. READ MORE