Essays about: "social and environmental problems of industries"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 24 essays containing the words social and environmental problems of industries.

  1. 16. How can mining contribute to sustainable development in Colombia? : a review of stakeholders perspective and policy gaps

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Edwin Antonio Malagon Orjuela; [2012]
    Keywords : extractive industries; Colombia; mining; sustainable development; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : With increased demand and high prices for minerals and metals in recent years, many resource rich developing countries see mining sector as vital to develop their economies. Colombia is one of these nations. READ MORE

  3. 17. Influential Factors in Long-term Product Service System Contracts

    University essay from Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Seyed Reza Hosseini Taklimi; [2011]
    Keywords : PSS; Contract; Long-term; Factors; Aspects; Relation;

    Abstract : This dissertation presents different aspects of long-term contract for product service system (PSS); also different issues that companies are dealt for implementation of PSS. The study consists of literature review for understanding factors which can affect long-term PSS contracts. READ MORE

  4. 18. Investigating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations in Venture Capital & Private Equity firms: A study in US and UK venture capital industry

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : George Amankwah; Harrison Abonge Viyu; [2011]
    Keywords : ESG; Venture capital; Private equity; Responsible investing; Sustainability.;

    Abstract : Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues are becoming more and more significant for comprehensive evaluation of companies responsible investing activities. Over the years, the growth in corporate responsibility to the society and policies towards environmental consciousness has necessitated the need for comprehensive ESG integration into investment decision-making process and the impact of such activities on company‟s financial performance. READ MORE

  5. 19. How does a company Go green? : Important steps towards a sustainable business strategy

    University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Author : Jørgen Zuckermann Hirsch; [2010]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Going Green; Company strategy; Environment;

    Abstract : Abstract The results of the supposed man-made climate change have lead to a concern for the environment that is affecting how businesses operate. Businesses are facing greater pressure from stakeholders and government regulations to take more responsibility and care for the environment. READ MORE

  6. 20. Going green : a relationship between environmental goals and firms' competitiveness

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Nina Rusowicz; [2009]
    Keywords : environmental regulation; international competitiveness; innovation; voluntary approaches; Corporate Social Responsibility ;

    Abstract : There is a possibility to mitigate the externalities from production by expenditures on abatement. However, it is believed that these costs have a negative influence over the firm's competitiveness. READ MORE