Essays about: "drivers toward sustainability"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words drivers toward sustainability.

1. 1. Evaluating the potential of circular food waste management : A focus on insect feed utilization

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Jenny Eliasson; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular economy; Circular Business Models; BSF; Mealworm; Barriers; Drivers; Cirkulär ekonomi; Circkulära affärsmodeller; Soldatfluga; Mjölmask; Barriärer; Drivkrafter;

   Abstract : Approximately a third of all food produced globally is thrown away, causing both unnecessary environmental impact and unnecessary costs for producers and consumers. Food waste occurs in all steps in the supply chain, from primary production to retail stores, restaurants, and households. READ MORE

3. 2. Diving deep into the “E” of ESG – exploring the financial landscape of container shipping companies.

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

   Author : Jill Nitin Raval; [2023]
   Keywords : Shipping; stewardship; sustainable finance; sustainability-linked loans; ESG; Anthropocene risks; Ocean Economy;

   Abstract : The ocean economy is growing unprecedentedly, and container shipping is one of the key sectors at the heart of this growth. Shipping companies are among the largest ocean-based companies, and while they are committed to reducing their emissions, the sector remains plagued with many sustainability challenges. READ MORE

4. 3. Which factors act as the main motivators for ecopreneurs in Sweden to start their green-green ventures?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Daan van Lonkhuizen; Axel Åman; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; ecopreneurs; green-green ventures; motivators; venture creation; Sweden.; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Purpose: Ecopreneurs are individuals who engage in entrepreneurial activities, starting green-green ventures, and focusing on sustainability. Ecopreneurs are shown to be key drivers in our society’s transition toward sustainability. This research focuses on environmental sustainability and the reason these individuals engage in ecopreneurship. READ MORE

5. 4. Marking tags within the construction industry : A qualitative case study of the Swedish construction industry regarding implementing technical standardizations to promote circularity

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Markus Eriksson; Casper Norberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Construction industry; Radio frequency identification; Circularity; Attitude; Environment; Socio-technical transition theory; multi-level perspective.;

   Abstract : The construction industry is vital in meeting humanity's infrastructure and essential building needs. However, its current practices contribute significantly to environmental challenges such as global warming, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. The current study points out the need for a more sustainable approach in the construction sector. READ MORE

6. 5. The role of stakeholders in a transition toward advanced corporate sustainability: A representation of the European wind power industry and the case of Vestas Wind Systems A/S

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Emma Kurvits; [2022]
   Keywords : wind power industry; stakeholder theory; corporate sustainable transition; incumbency; Business and Economics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The wind power industry has long remained passive on broader sustainability issues, grounded in the perception that the industry is inherently linked with environmental sustainability. Within the past 5 years, there has been a dramatic change in the stakeholder and corporate perception of sustainability. READ MORE