Essays about: "ethical sustainable sourcing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words ethical sustainable sourcing.

1. 1. Improving working conditions at farm level : the role for food retailer Ahold Delhaize

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Jorieke Bergacker; [2021]
   Keywords : corporate social responsibility; food value chains; ethical sustainable sourcing; social sustainability; human rights; working conditions; multi-tier sustainable supply chain management; sub- supplier-buyer relations; certifications; social practice theory;

   Abstract : Food retailers are increasingly held responsible for the impact they have in and on societies. Unfortunately, many social and environmental challenges occur beyond their direct sphere of influence, at distanced sites in multiple-layered production chains. READ MORE

3. 2. Tap Dancing Around Sustainability:The Case of Palm Oil Key Stakeholders

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Abdul Muis Sulaiman; [2016]
   Keywords : ethical sourcing; food cosmetic industries; influence strategies; palm oil; sustainable palm oil initiative; sustainable development; stakeholder theory; stakeholder roles; value chain activities;

   Abstract : The Swedish Initiative on Sustainable Palm Oil in food and cosmetic and detergent industries hasemerged in 2014 following other EU national initiatives. This thesis project aims to explore thecondition of the initiative by examining who the key important stakeholders are and how these palmoil key stakeholders in Swedish market develop and implement their Sustainable Palm OilInitiatives. READ MORE

4. 3. Globaliserad snittblomsproduktion och svensk kyrkogårdsförvaltning ur ett hållbarhetsperspektiv

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Therése Rydsberg; [2016]
   Keywords : kyrkogårdsförvaltning; miljöcertifiering; snittblommor; rosor; Kenya; miljöetik;

   Abstract : När en blomma klippts från plantan är den ytterst förgänglig. Detta faktum var tidigare avgörande vid val av plats för kommersiell odling av snittblommor, då verksamheten var begränsad till områden nära den konsumerande marknaden. Idag är dock avståndet inte längre av någon betydelse. READ MORE

5. 4. Ethical sourcing in small and medium-sized fashion enterprises - A case study

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Elisa Wagner; [2015]
   Keywords : Corporate social responsibility; ethical sourcing; ethical sourcing codes of conduct; garment industry; supply chain; sustainable development;

   Abstract : Issues in production processes in the fashion industry are highly topical as recentscandals covered by the media show. However, these scandals rather involved multinationalcompanies than small and medium-sized enterprises. READ MORE

6. 5. Product assessment within ethical sourcing : the case of Nordic Choice Hotels

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Rasmus Finnström; [2015]
   Keywords : ethical sourcing; responsibilities; supply chain sustainable development; sustainability; procurement;

   Abstract : After the turn of the twentieth century, sustainable development has been a well-discussed area between economists, environmentalists and politicians. Reports show that human activities have an essential impact on today’s climate changes. Additionally, our way of living has a negative impact on other environmental conditions and human wellbeing. READ MORE