Essays about: "sustainability fix"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 19 essays containing the words sustainability fix.

  1. 11. How PMS can be used to implement sustainability in food manufacturing companies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Giuseppe Rogondino; Andrea Manté; [2017]
    Keywords : Corporate social responsibility; sustainability; management control system; performance management system; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The aim of this study is to shed a light on the possible link between CSR and PMS. We explore whether and under which conditions PMS can be used as a tool to enforce sustainability. READ MORE

  3. 12. Housing solutions for new arrivals – A case--‐based comparison of municipalities’ management of housing solutions

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Johanna Nilsson; Eva Paatere; [2016]
    Keywords : New arrival; housing solution; module housing; combo house; municipality; Nyanländ; bostadslösning; modulbostad; kombohus; kommun;

    Abstract : Many municipalities are finding it difficult to fulfill the task of receiving new arrivals and provide them with a home. What at first may seem to be a fast and easy solution is in reality a short--‐term and expensive quick fix. READ MORE

  4. 13. A Sustainable Bredäng - Sustainable Densification of a Million Program Area in Stockholm, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Mattias Häggblom; [2016]
    Keywords : the Million Program; densification; sustainability; urban design; Bredäng; Stockholm; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Bredäng, a housing area in southwest Stockholm, was built between 1963 and 1965 as part of The Million Program, a Swedish government program to fix the housing shortage in the country. Bredäng is characterized by its green and blue qualities, but also by its many parking lots, poor public spaces, monotone architecture and storm water issues. READ MORE

  5. 14. Developing a market for organic lentils : qualitative insights from a farmer led producer group in Germany

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Jörg John; [2015]
    Keywords : lentil; intercropping; agricultural innovation systems; organic farming; farmer-led initiative; agricultural development; producer groups; grain legumes; pulses;

    Abstract : The growing of grain legumes has many benefits and can increase the sustainability of farming systems. Grain legumes have the ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere and need less or no nitrogen fertilizers, and produce nutritious seeds high in protein. READ MORE

  6. 15. Adding value to gain competitive advantages : agricultural and horticultural firms’ corporate strategies to create wealth

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Katarina Persson; [2015]
    Keywords : corporate strategies; entrepreneurial mindset; small scaled farming; Strategic Entrepreneurship; value-adding;

    Abstract : The interest in locally produced food is high among Swedish consumers. Yet so, many farmers struggle to be profitable and competitive. The food market has many different competitors, and therefore competition is fierce. READ MORE