Essays about: "poor management issues"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 108 essays containing the words poor management issues.

  1. 21. Drivers and barriers of successful climate commitment development in the fast-food industry The case of MAX Burgers

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Bairma Damdinova; [2020]
    Keywords : fast-food industry; business sustainability; climate action plan; climate responsibility; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Despite the fast food industry’s significant contribution to climate change, climate action plans are not common practice. Furthermore, there is a lack of academic works devoted to researching climate change issues within the fast-food industry. READ MORE

  3. 22. Understanding discourses on technological interventions to tackle soil salinity : a case study from Khuzestan, Iran

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Berangere Gramaccioni; [2020]
    Keywords : soil salinity; leaching; irrigation; irrigation management; technological development; critical discourse analysis;

    Abstract : Soil salinity is an environmental hazard in arid and semi-arid regions in the world, diminishing crops growth and, hence, affecting agricultural production. One scientifically accepted solution to contrast the problem is the practice of leaching, consisting in the application of an extra amount of water, in addition to that used for irrigation, which can remove salts from the root zone, washed away through drainage. READ MORE

  4. 23. Sustainable Investment Strategies : A Quantitative Evaluation of Sustainable Investment Strategies For Index Funds

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : John Erikmats; Johan Sjösten; [2019]
    Keywords : ESG; CSR; investment strategies; sustainable investment strategies; sustainability; sustainable investments; sustainable finance; index funds; tracking-error; tracking-error minimization; ESG; CSR; investeringsstrategier; hållbara investeringsstrategier; hållbarhet; hållbara investeringar; hållbar finans; indexfonder; tracking-error; minimering av tracking-error;

    Abstract : Modern society is faced with the complex and intractable challenge of global warming, along with other environmental issues that could potentially alter our way of life if not managed properly. Is it possible that financial markets and equity investors could have a huge part to play in the transformation towards a greener and more sustainable world? Previous studies about investment strategies regarding sustainability have for the most part been centered around possibly less objective ESG-scores or around carbon and GHG-emissions only, with little or no consideration for water usage and waste management. READ MORE

  5. 24. Utveckling av nyplanterade träd i urban miljö : en studie av trädplanteringar i Hyllie

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

    Author : Karin Johansson; [2019]
    Keywords : träd; utveckling; kompaktering; urban miljö; vitalitet; etablering; omplantering; tillväxt; platsanalys;

    Abstract : Stadsträd är viktiga inslag i den urbana miljön och bidrar med en rad värden som påverkar människans fysiska, psykiska och sociala hälsa. Våra städer består till stor del av trädstrukturer som bidrar till viktiga ekosystemtjänster i ett föränderligt klimat. READ MORE

  6. 25. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment : Analysis of a Risk Assessment Process in Emergency Preparedness

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för datavetenskap och samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Katarina Garpenfeldt; [2019]
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    Abstract : A challenging yet crucial component of emergency planning is to identify relevant hazards and assess their risk level. Within the Province of Ontario, Canada, governmental emergency management stakeholders are required to use the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) process, developed by the Province, to meet legislative compliance. READ MORE