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  1. 1. Significance of a sustainable business model : the case of IKEA, swedish retailer in furniture and home accessories

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Hira Shahid; [2020]
    Keywords : circular economy; linear economy; sustainability; sustainable business model; sustainable products; stakeholder theory;

    Abstract : In the modern era of industrialization resource depletion and carbon footprint of commercial activities is an important concern. Awareness about the impact of conventional commercial activities is increasing among the consumers as well as organizations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Get consumers walk into the sustainability talk : an analysis of consumers' sustainability perception via business’s sustainable practice, focusing on a case study from IKEA

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Xiao Yang; [2016]
    Keywords : CSR; sustainability science; sustainability awareness; sustainability value; consumer; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : As more and more companies are realizing the importance to integrate sustainability with their economic prosperity development, Triple Bottom Line functions as companies' Polaris to guide them to incorporate "People, Planet" considerations into their "Profit" seeking goal. Corporate social responsibility initiatives are adopted by many companies. READ MORE

  4. 3. Designing sustainable innovations : Opportunities for new life cycles within the furniture industry

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Zeno Comacchio; [2016]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Life Cycle Design; Design for Environment; reuse; recovery; disassembly; remanufacturing; system thinking; innovation; sustainability; sustainable development; furniture industry; IKEA;

    Abstract : The Linear Economy cannot any longer be sustained by the eco-system: virgin resources are limited and destined to terminate soon if the contemporary production and consumption model will be maintained. For this reason, in the last few years Circular Economy has become an increasingly discussed topic worldwide. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Ikea message: deconstructing Ikea's environmental discourse - Sustainability and profit

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Kenneth Ravn; [2016]
    Keywords : Ikea; ecological modernization; sustainable development; consumption; discourse; critical discourse analysis; human ecology; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : During the recent decades, concerns about the environment and climate change have progressively gained importance in political, social and economic arenas. Amid environmental conferences and international political negotiations, on the business side corporations have scrambled to find ways to secure themselves and even prosper on an environmentally aware consumer base. READ MORE

  6. 5. Can Sustainability be a Key Driver of Innovation and Competitive Advantage? : Case of IKEA

    University essay from Fakulteten för ekonomi, kommunikation och IT

    Author : Seyed Amir Aleali; Muhammad Qasim; [2011]
    Keywords : sustainability; innovation; competitive advantage; IKEA;

    Abstract : Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a practice of companies on their way towards sustainability. It allows them to measure their impact on environment and society, and to create a balance between economic, social and environmental aspects. READ MORE