Essays about: "ikea eco"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words ikea eco.

  1. 1. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
    Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

    Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE

  3. 2. Designing sustainable innovations : Opportunities for new life cycles within the furniture industry

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Zeno Comacchio; [2016]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Life Cycle Design; Design for Environment; reuse; recovery; disassembly; remanufacturing; system thinking; innovation; sustainability; sustainable development; furniture industry; IKEA;

    Abstract : The Linear Economy cannot any longer be sustained by the eco-system: virgin resources are limited and destined to terminate soon if the contemporary production and consumption model will be maintained. For this reason, in the last few years Circular Economy has become an increasingly discussed topic worldwide. READ MORE

  4. 3. Responsible sourcing and transparency in the home textile industry : the case of cotton

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Catarina Holmsten-Carrizo; [2013]
    Keywords : code of conduct; corporate social responsibility; CSR; ethical sourcing; multi-stakeholder initiative; procurement; SSCM; standard; supply chain; value chain ;

    Abstract : CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility, has become increasingly important in a globalised world where the responsibilities of companies and governments are somewhat blurry. The textile industry is an industry where long supply chains and raw material production in developing countries are factors adding to the complexity and difficulties of solving ethical issues. READ MORE

  5. 4. Can Sustainability be a Key Driver of Innovation and Competitive Advantage? : Case of IKEA

    University essay from Fakulteten för ekonomi, kommunikation och IT

    Author : Seyed Amir Aleali; Muhammad Qasim; [2011]
    Keywords : sustainability; innovation; competitive advantage; IKEA;

    Abstract : Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a practice of companies on their way towards sustainability. It allows them to measure their impact on environment and society, and to create a balance between economic, social and environmental aspects. READ MORE

  6. 5. Eco-efficiency for sustainability : IKEA's environmental policy in Russia

    University essay from Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Mariya Sklyarova; Tetiana Kobets; [2011]
    Keywords : sustainability; eco-efficiency; IKEA; IWAY; raw materials; waste; CO2 emission; recycling; energy; Russia; greenwash;

    Abstract : In the modern world businesses are seen more often not only as carriers of technological development, innovations, capital investments and profit makers. The present-day situation with growing ecological problems has put a high demand on organizational environmental responsibility of small, medium, large and transnational enterprises all over the world. READ MORE