Essays about: "social and environmental problems of industries"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 24 essays containing the words social and environmental problems of industries.

1. 11. Integration of energy systems in urban areas: A case study in the Cuban municipality of Placetas

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Regina Leandersson; Malin Lönnqvist; [2018]
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   Abstract : The massive global use of fossil fuels has resulted in a lack of oil that opens up for an increased demand for renewable resources. Decreasing the dependence on fossil fuels is a global goal where a fossil free energy market is a vital part in the solution. READ MORE

3. 12. Best practice or PR strategy? : Integrated reports as impression management in a Swedish mining company

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

   Author : Gisela Brodin; Sofie Vesterlund; [2018]
   Keywords : Corporate social responsibility; Sustainable development; Mining industry; Impression management; CSR;

   Abstract : Environmental and social problems are often connected to the mining industry. Hence, there is a history of conflicts between industry actors and stakeholders such as non-governmental organizations, regional politicians, environmental authorities, academics, community researchers, tourism industry and indigenous people. READ MORE

4. 13. The sharing economy in the Global South and sustainability transitions: An assessment of the sustainability claims and sustainability transitions in Metro Manila, Philippines

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Maria Cathrina Margarita Roxas; [2016]
   Keywords : sharing economy; Global South; Metro Manila; framing; sustainability transitions; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The sharing economy, new and still evolving, is being put forward as a potentially disruptive sustainable solution to economic, social and environmental problems. Its design is mainly shaped and analysed by people from the Global North, while the spread of sharing economy initiatives in the Global South has escaped the purview of scholars. READ MORE

5. 14. Developing Common Questions about Integrated Product Service Engineering (IPSE), Ecodesign and Engineering Education

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell Produktion; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Uday Ahmed; Priscilla Ayo; [2015]
   Keywords : Integrated Product Service Engineering IPSE ; Ecodesign; sustainability; Engineering Education and Design for Environment;

   Abstract : In the recent years, more and more manufacturing firms recognize the benefit of providing products together with related services with an aim to gain higher profits as compared to supplying products without additional services. On the other hand, the competition in the global markets has been increased dramatically through increased sales of services in order to gain additional value for their products. READ MORE

6. 15. Sustainability reporting within the food industry : a case study of regional differences in the plant-based non-dairy industry

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Ronja Hall; [2014]
   Keywords : environmental reporting; environmental responsibility; food industry; legitimacy; plant-based products; sustainability reporting; stakeholders;

   Abstract : Sustainability Reporting has emerged and transformed over the past decades as a voluntary practice by companies across industries that desire to show proof of good conduct and environmental; social; and economic responsibility. As industrial food production is one of the largest contributors to contemporary environmental problems, it might be expected that reporting within the industry would be both well established and well understood. READ MORE