Essays about: "environmental procurement"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 105 essays containing the words environmental procurement.

1. 1. Navigating Social Sustainability: : Revealing Contemporary Laws and Policies in Public Procurement

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Mirjam Chahed; [2024]
   Keywords : Socially Sustainable Public Procurement; EU Directive 2014 24 EU; The Swedish Public Procurement Act; The National Public Procurement Strategy; Sweden; WPR-approach; Poststructuralism;

   Abstract : The thesis is about Sweden’s approach on social sustainability in public policy. The Swedish New Reform derives from the EU Directive 2014/24/EU on public procurement, including policies and legislations on social aspects, labor-law, and environmental considerations. READ MORE

3. 2. Understanding The Motives Of Scandinavian Retail Companies CSR-efforts At Their Offshore Suppliers

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Vendela Axelsson; David Löfven; [2023-06-28]
   Keywords : Sustainability ⋅ Business ethics ⋅ Supply chain ⋅ CSR ⋅ Scandinavian Retail Industry;

   Abstract : Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained substantial significance in recent years, driven by the growing societal emphasis on sustainability. Businesses are now expected to contribute to social and environmental goals alongside economic performance. READ MORE

4. 3. Analysing the effects of 24/7 Carbon-free Energy procurement strategies on the electricity system : Case Study of commercial and industrial sector in the Netherlands

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

   Author : NINA JABŁOŃSKA; [2023]
   Keywords : 24 7 Carbon-free Energy; carbon accounting; corporate electricity procurement; Energy Attribute Certificates; hourly matching; the Netherlands.; 24 7 kolfri energi; koldioxidredovisning; företagens elupphandling; energiattributcertifikat; timmatchning; Nederländerna.;

   Abstract : Considering the growing importance of the electricity sector in the worldwide decarbonisation efforts, as well as large volumes of energy consumed by the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, corporate power procurement is found to be a significant contributor to building a net zero economy. Within this topic, hourly matching of carbon-free electricity supply with demand, or 24/7 Carbon-free Energy (24/7 CFE), is identified as a next-generation power procurement framework, with growing interest from a wide range of stakeholders in the energy sector and benefits backed by robust research evidence. READ MORE

5. 4. Cultivating Resilient Local Food Systems: Identifying opportunities and strategies for sustainable public procurement

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Madison Sherwood-Walter; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Local Food Systems; Public Procurement; Innovation; Agricultural Policy; Rural Development;

   Abstract : The industrialization of the global food system has drastically altered agricultural practices, transitioning from small-scale, subsistence farming to large-scale, transnational supply chains dominated by agribusinesses. While this shift has increased productivity, it has led to environmental degradation, economic inequity, and loss of traditional agricultural knowledge. READ MORE

6. 5. Status Mapping of tank to grave management of Low-GWP refrigerants.

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

   Author : Sandra Parra Gimeno; [2023]
   Keywords : Refrigerant; Blends; Synthetic low-GWP refrigerant; Natural refrigerant; Global Warming Potential GWP ; Tank-to-grave; Interviews.; Köldmedier; Blandning; Globalt uppvärmningspotential GWP ; Låg-GWP köldmedier; Naturligt köldmedier; installation till destruktion; Intervjuer.;

   Abstract : Refrigeration plays a vital role today in various residential, commercial, and industrial processes, requiring refrigerants to facilitate the cooling or heating processes. Over time, refrigerants have undergone significant changes to meet technological, social, environmental, and economic needs. READ MORE