Essays about: "environmental management system and organizational efficiency"

Found 5 essays containing the words environmental management system and organizational efficiency.

  1. 1. The Transition Towards Net-Zero Emissions: Implications for Banks and Their IT Strategies

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Shadab Ahmed; Ismail Hilal; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Net-Zero Emissions; Energy Consumption; Banking Sector; IT Infrastructure; IT Strategy; Green IT; Hållbarhet; Nettonollustläpp; Energiförbrukning; Banksektor; IT Infrastruktur; IT Strategi; Grön IT;

    Abstract : In response to the ever-intensifying urgency for environmental preservation, the imperative for sectors with substantial carbon footprints to adapt and drive the transition to a low carbon economy is apparent. Sustainability transitions, signifying systemic changes towards sustainable socio-technical systems, emerge as critical in this context, especially within the banking sector. READ MORE

  2. 2. Implementation of Industrial Symbiosis : How can a collaborative network improve waste management?

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Zaid Al-karkhi; Josef Fadhel; [2020]
    Keywords : sustainability; circular economy; construction waste management; industrial symbiosis; collaborative network; hållbarhet; cirkulär ekonomi; avfallshantering; industriell symbios; kollaborativt nätverk;

    Abstract : Global use of natural resources has accelerated during the past decade and emissions and waste have increased as a consequence. The construction sector is a major contributor to global carbon emissions and is responsible for as much as one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions. READ MORE

  3. 3. A Standardized Approach for Water Reduction Measures in Industrial Companies : Organizational Constraints and Effects on Economy and Environment

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Energisystem

    Author : Joakim Koski; [2019]
    Keywords : industrial water use; water use efficiency; organizational constraints; Water Management Hierarchy; water use reduction; water risks; water reduction effects; economic effects; environmental effects; emissions water supply; lack of incentives; pipe leakage; water metering; industriell vattenanvändning; vattenanvändningseffektivitet; organisatoriska begränsningar; vattenminskningshierarki; effekter av vattenminskning; ekonomiska effekter; vattenläckage; utsläpp vattentillförsel; vattenmätning;

    Abstract : The access of water globally is becoming more strained, why the focus on industrial water use is increasing. The present study examined how industries should approach water efficiency projects, what organizational constraints that should be addressed, and what effects water saving measures have on economic costs, environmental impact and influence from water related risks. READ MORE

  4. 4. Improving climate performance of cement production : Developing an assessment framework and applying it to a CEMEX cement production cluster in Germany

    University essay from Industriell miljöteknik; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Roozbeh Feizaghaei; [2011]
    Keywords : Industrial Ecology; Industrial Symbiosis; climate change; greenhouse gas emissions; CO2 emission reduction; innovation; business approach; cement production; اکولوژی صنعتی; همزیستی صنعتی; تغییر اقلیم; گازهای گلخانه‌ای; کاهش دی اکسید کربن; نوآوری; سیمان; تولید سیمان;

    Abstract : It is very likely that human being is contributing to the process of global warming. Industrial activities such as cement production are among the largest sources of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, there are ongoing efforts to reduce the CO2 emissions attributed to the cement production. READ MORE

  5. 5. Scanias arbete med miljöledningssystem : faktorer som motiverar medarbetarna

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Johan Lundin; [2009]
    Keywords : miljöledningssystem; produktionssystem; motivation; ISO 14000; Scania;

    Abstract : Societal expectations of responsible corporate conduct are currently a fact. It is manifested ina corporate need for limiting and managing external effects, such as environmental impact.An environmental management system is a tool for organizations to structure theirenvironmental work and increase their efficiency. READ MORE