Essays about: "quality and environmental management systems"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 100 essays containing the words quality and environmental management systems.

  1. 11. Assessment of the Potential Environmental Impacts of Stormwater Management from a Life cycle perspective : A case study of stormwater treatment alternatives in Finspång Municipality

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Neea Nieminen; [2021]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment; stormwater management; SimaPro; detention pond; UDCD; biofiltration; Livcykelanalys; dagvattenhantering; SimaPro; dagvattendamm; avsättningsmagasin; dagvattenbiofilter;

    Abstract : Finspång Municipality suspects that the stormwater discharge has a negative impact on the quality of lake Skutbosjön due to its poor quality. Therefore, Tyréns is currently working together with the municipality to introduce new stormwater measures that would help to improve the state of the lake. READ MORE

  3. 12. Evaluating the Implementation of Sustainability Management Systems in Green-tech Companies : A case study at Northvolt AB

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Anna Hammar; Nathalie Jonsson; [2021]
    Keywords : sustainability management system; green-tech; corporate sustainability; integrated management system; hållbarhetsledningssystem; green-tech; hållbarhetsarbete; integrerade ledningssystem;

    Abstract : In recent times, sustainability has become a top management priority as well as a competitive advantage for organizations. Green-tech companies that develop and commercialize innovations and technology, that protect the environment by alleviating environmental market failures while preserving natural resources, have increased as a result. READ MORE

  4. 13. The future of agriculture : Creating conditions for a more sustainable agriculture sector with the help of data and connectivity

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Märta Ernfors; [2021]
    Keywords : Agriculture; Arable Farming; Digital Agriculture; Digital Farming; Sustainability; Food Production; 5G; Data; Data Sharing; Big Data; Jordbruk; Odling; Uppkopplat Jordbruk; Hållbarhet; Livsmedelsproduktion; 5G; Data; Datadelning;

    Abstract : The food production rate is required to increase in order to meet the ever-increasing world population. At the same time, this needs to be done in a sustainable manner as the agriculture sector today is responsible for a substantial part of the annual carbon dioxide emissions associated with human activities. READ MORE

  5. 14. Implementation of Green and Lean manufacturing in post processing activities : A qualitative case study at a barrier coating facility

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Daniel Tagesson; Isak Karlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Green manufacturing; Lean manufacturing; Waste management; Total Quality Management;

    Abstract : To reach the sustainable development goals of agenda 2030, mankind must continuously work towards developing sustainable industrial processes. The concept of Total Quality Management, Lean/Green manufacturing has been frequently applied separately, but studies indicate that the combination of the concepts can yield synergically benefits from an economic and environmental perspective. READ MORE

  6. 15. The role of wetland advisors in the implementation of wetlands in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Malin Wennerholm; [2021]
    Keywords : advice; wetland advisors; wetland implementation; Greppa Näringen; Sweden; sustainable development;

    Abstract : Wetlands are commonly known for providing a number of key functions. In the context of Swedish agricultural landscapes, the ability of wetlands to enhance nutrient retention and provide habitats for biodiversity has long been recognized. READ MORE