Essays about: "resource certification"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 35 essays containing the words resource certification.

1. 21. Opportunities for improved environmental sustainability of a wine producer in South Africa : natural resource management and climate change adaptation and mitigation

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

   Author : Ida Åslund; [2013]
   Keywords : wine production; erosion; carbon footprint; climate change mitigation; viticulture; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; soil conservation; life cycle analysis;

   Abstract : South Africa has been among the top ten wine producing countries for at least 20 years. Even though the land under grapevines is decreasing globally it is still increasing in Africa. READ MORE

3. 22. One last bite : the potential for local seafood markets in Sweden : consumers as resource users

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Dana Gilliland; [2013]
   Keywords : fisheries; consumers; common-pool resources; community-supported fisheries; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Over the past 30 to 40 years comprehensive fishery policies and certification schemes have attempted to halt the rapid decline and exploitation of commercial fish stocks. However, with seafood as one of the most globalized food commodities and the world’s population increasing exponentially, most commercial stocks are thought to be on the brink of collapse. READ MORE

4. 23. Standardization of Environmental Management and Sustainability Reporting

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Johanna Geijer; Linda Sturesson; [2013]
   Keywords : Standardization; Environmental Management; Sustainability Reporting; ISO 14001; GRI; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Abstract Title Standardization of Environmental Management and Sustainability Reporting Seminar Date May 29th 2013 Course BUSN68 Degree Project - Accounting and Management Control; BUSN69 Degree Project - Accounting and Auditing, 15 ECTS Authors Johanna Geijer and Linda Sturesson Advisors Per Magnus Andersson and Stefan Yard Keywords Standardization, Environmental Management, Sustainability Reporting, ISO 14001, GRI Purpose The purpose of this thesis is to increase the understanding of why companies choose to standardize environmental management and sustainability reporting instead of using a unique solution. Theoretical Framework The presented theoretical framework of this thesis built on exogenous and endogenous theories consisting of legitimacy theory, stakeholder theory, institutional theory, the resource based view and positive accounting theory. READ MORE

5. 24. Kundpreferenser för Fairtrade och FSC-certifierade träprodukter : en conjointanalys

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource Management

   Author : Linnea Kvick; Anna Thorning ; [2012]
   Keywords : FSC; Fairtrade; Marknadsundersökning; Golv; Enkät;

   Abstract : FSC, Fairtrade och SSC Forestry har tillsammans startat ett pilotprojekt som handlar om att skapa rättvisa möjligheter till handel och hållbart skogsbruk för småskaliga skogsbrukare i utvecklingsländer. Kährs har köpt in detta virke som är dubbelcertifierat med FSC och Fairtrade och producerat ett golv av virket. READ MORE

6. 25. Fairtrade - A Competitive Imperative? : An Investigation to Understand the Role of Fair Trade in Company Strategy in the Chocolate Industry

   University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Elina Vettersand; Thao Tran; [2012]
   Keywords : Strategic entrepreneurship; fair trade; competitive advantage.;

   Abstract : Background: The rise in ethical consumerism has become evident through an increase in sales of fair trade products in recent years. Consumers are prepared to pay a premium for fair trade chocolate, and with a steady future growth in the fair trade movement, this is an attractive market for new entrants. READ MORE