Essays about: "sme sustainability"

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1. 1. Ready or not? : Analysis of the Swedish Energy Sector's Knowledge and View on CSRD

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Ellen Kornfeld; [2024]
   Keywords : CSRD; CSR; NFRD; ESG; SME Energy Sector; SWOT-Analysis; Knowledge-base Analysis; CSRD; CSR; NFRD; ESG; SMF Energisektorn; SWOT-Analys; Kunskapsanalys;

   Abstract : The thesis investigates the view and knowledge among large versus small and medium sized enterprises (SME) regarding the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). To enable a broad collection of data the study carries out semi-structured interviews and surveys on companies and stakeholders within the Swedish energy sector, as well as a literature review. READ MORE

3. 2. The impact of war and crisis on SMEs' global value chains: A quantitative study in West Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Moa Johansson; [2023-11-08]
   Keywords : Small and Medium-sized Enterprises SME ; Global Value Chains GVC ; Globalisation; Deglobalisation and Regionalisation;

   Abstract : Historically global value chains (GVCs) have mainly been operated by transnational corporations (TNCs) but have increased in popularity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). Recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the complete Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 have exposed vulnerabilities in GVC. READ MORE

4. 3. Managing International Sourcing and Manufacturing in an Allegedly Stalled Globalization - A multiple case study exploring SMEs’ international sourcing and manufacturing and the trend of the world economy

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Elvira Tenggren; Isabella Asp; [2023-07-18]
   Keywords : SME; Sourcing; Manufacturing; Globalization; Regionalization; De-globalization; Reshoring; Network embeddedness; Efficiency-seeking; Security-seeking;

   Abstract : There have been significant events in recent years that have raised concerns about the trend of the world economy. Scholars believe these events have disrupted businesses, causing them to reconsider their GVCs, including supply chains and GPNs. READ MORE

5. 4. Drivers and barriers in environmental analysis – the case study of transportation processes in SME

   University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning

   Author : Sufyan Alwazeer; Elin Carlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Barriers; Driving factors; Environmental Sustainability; Green Logistics; SMEs; Transportation;

   Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore the drivers and barriers to conducting an environmental analysis of transport processes in an SME. Method– The research method used in this study is a single-case study. The research approach for this study is an abductive approach. READ MORE

6. 5. Raw Material Management Strategies for Waste Reduction : A case study at a Swedish manufacturing SME

   University essay from Jönköping University/Tekniska Högskolan

   Author : Emil Ingelsten; Erik Johnsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular economy; Waste reduction strategies; Supply chain management; Raw material management; Sustainability; Butterfly diagram; Sustainable supply chain management.;

   Abstract : Manufacturing companies have a tremendous environmental impact in terms of the way they manage raw materials. In addition, the amount of waste produced by industries continues to increase, which puts even more significant pressure on the environment. READ MORE