Essays about: "environmental consultancy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words environmental consultancy.

  1. 1. Circular Construction : A Study of Reuse Practices in the Construction Industry from a Consultant´s Perspective

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : Johan Åberg; Jacob Foconi; [2023]
    Keywords : Reuse; Circular Economy; Construction Industry; Resource Use; Embodied Environmental Impact; Återbruk; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Byggbranschen; Resursanvändning; Inbäddad Miljöpåverkan;

    Abstract : In light of the need to reduce resource usage and mitigate the climate impact of the Swedish construction industry, the adoption of reusing secondary materials has gained significant attention as an alternative construction process. This approach not only addresses environmental concerns, but also aims to transition from the prevailing "make-take-waste" system of resource management. READ MORE

  3. 2. How to turn “less bad” into good without limit : to measure companies’ positive climate impact

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic Resources

    Author : Kajsa Eliasson; [2023]
    Keywords : digitalization; avoided emission; carbon handprint; Scope 4; building; construction; building 4.0; consultancy; project-based industries; carbon assessment; environmental impact; environmental strategies; climate potential;

    Abstract : Climate change is an urgent problem threatening life as we know it. To combat the problem there is a high need to reduce this generation’s human-induced Greenhouse Gasses (GHGs). READ MORE

  4. 3. Developing resilient human capital to cope with environmental uncertainties.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Onnaba Othman; Milla Ainamo; [2023]
    Keywords : External environment; VUCA; Uncertainties; Human capital; KSAOs; Scenario planning; COVID-19; Resilience.;

    Abstract : The external environment, currently considered as VUCA environment, in which orgnaizations and individuals operate can be characterized by numerous uncertainties. As a result of these uncertainties, one significant aspect that is affected is the individual KSAOs as part of the human capital concept. READ MORE

  5. 4. Maintaining well-being when working remotely : Work habits of employees at a geographical IT office in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic, their perceived well-being and productivity

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)

    Author : Henrik Sigeman; My Adolfsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Remote work; geographical IT; well-being; productivity;

    Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic has in many ways changed how we live our lives. As a means to decrease the risks, working at a distance is now common for most employees during the pandemic. A problem that has arisen is getting overall information on how employees well-being and productivity has been affected by the new forced work environment. READ MORE

  6. 5. Navigating the delivery of a service : a practice perspective on environmental consultants

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Joel Wickström; [2021]
    Keywords : consultant; environment; practice theory; services; social theory;

    Abstract : In a world where environmental pressure on companies is increasing, environmental consultancy services are a valued commodity. This study set out to investigate environmental consultants’ practice of delivering an environmental service and what obstacles that practice encounters. READ MORE