Essays about: "environmental pressures"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 159 essays containing the words environmental pressures.
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1. A Multi-Level Perspective: Construction and Demolition Waste Management System : Case Study: Bengaluru
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggd miljö och energiteknik (BET)Abstract : A significant proportion of construction and demolition (C&D) waste is encompassed within the broader category of global waste. The handling of C&D waste is subject to the influence of a tripartite of environmental, social, and economic factors. READ MORE
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2. Lessons for municipalities to steer the sustainable development of alternative housing : A case study of two co-housing projects in Helsingborg and Hamburg
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema teknik och social förändringAbstract : Decades of globalisation and urbanisation are posing intersecting social, economic, and environmental pressures on urban housing markets, that are pushing conventional housing provision to its limits. Accelerated by the covid-19 pandemic, alternative approaches to housing are coming to the fore. READ MORE
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3. Diving deep into the “E” of ESG – exploring the financial landscape of container shipping companies.
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : 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
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4. Embodying the transformation: An exploration of the role of art-based approaches in achieving a just and sustainable city through citizen participation in Malmö
University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUSAbstract : The exposure of societies to climate change requires cities to adequately respond to increasing environmental pressures while ensuring the well-being of citizens. Here, sustainable urban planning is an important tool. READ MORE
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5. Financial Stakeholder Perceptions of Green IS: Risks, Rewards and Realities
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatikAbstract : As environmental pressures mount, the corporate world is steering towards green information systems (IS) to respond to sustainability predicaments. This study uncovers financial stakeholders' attitudes towards the benefits and challenges of environmental and carbon management systems (ECMS) initiatives, as well as transformative green IS initiatives. READ MORE