Essays about: "backcasting using principles."

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  1. 1. Sustainable Service Innovation : A Case Study at Radisson Blu Waterfront

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Christopher Akinboyewa; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Service Innovation; Hotel Industry; Sustainable Development Goals; Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development.  ;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to examine key attributes of sustainable service innovation (SSI) in the hotel industry. The research has used backcasting from sustainable principles and a few frameworks for strategic sustainable development (FSSD) concepts. READ MORE

  3. 2. NURTURING ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE? : The Impact of Strategic Sustainable Development on the Adaptive Capacity of Organizations

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

    Author : Patrizzia Rocha; Ellen Decoodt; Sophie Charrois; [2020]
    Keywords : Organizations; Adaptive Capacity; Resilience; Social Systems; Strategic Sustainable Development; Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : This research explores how strategic sustainable development (SSD) using theFramework for Strategic Sustainable Development (FSSD) might influence the resilience oforganizations, using the lens of adaptive capacity (AC). The topic was addressed by researchinghow practices informed by the FSSD are experienced in relation to fostering organizations’ AC. READ MORE

  4. 3. Mind the Gap! Strategically Driving GRI Reporting Towards Sustainability

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Edwin Janssen; Selene Kfoury; Rutger Verkouw; [2012]
    Keywords : Sustainability reporting; strategic sustainable development; GRI; strategic planning; systems thinking; Sustainability Principles; backcasting; sustainability context; transparency.;

    Abstract : Sustainability reporting is a vital tool to communicate an organisation’s sustainability performance to stakeholders. Sustainability reporting also allows an organisation to communicate its vision, goals and strategic plans. READ MORE

  5. 4. Scenarios of Wind Power Development Prospects for Belarus by 2020 within a World’s Context

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Aleh Kliatsko; [2010]
    Keywords : Renewable Energy; wind-driven power plant; hybrid power systems; dieselelectric system; wind solar systems; Scenario; Backcasting approach; förnyelsebar energi; vindkraftverk; hybridkraftsystem;

    Abstract : The aim of the master’s work is to assess the wind-power development prospects andproceeding therefrom assume scenarios of the wind-power development in Belarus until 2020 reasoning from the situations and tendencies common to both the national and world powerindustry. In my master’s work I have referred to ХХI-century current problems: procuring energypreparedness of the Republic of Belarus and reducing the anthropogenic impact on thebiosphere and reducing impact on the climate. READ MORE

  6. 5. Seeds of Change : Using Urban Agriculture to Move a City Towards Sustainability

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Avdelningen för maskinteknik

    Author : Chen Peng; Adele Peters; Treva Wetherell; Valerie Yep; [2009]
    Keywords : urban agriculture; sustainability; strategic sustainable development; policy; food; backcasting;

    Abstract : As the global sustainability challenge intensifies, food has emerged as a critical issue in sustainable development. Growing food within city limits, or urban agriculture (UA), is one way to help increase access to fresh, local, healthy food for everyone while simultaneously reducing environmental impacts. READ MORE