Essays about: "sustainability profile"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 essays containing the words sustainability profile.

  1. 1. Value and sustainability design concept assessment using Discrete Event Simulation : A case in the road constructor sector

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Natalie Kauppi; [2020]
    Keywords : Value-driven design; life cycle performances; sustainability profile; Net Present Value; Discrete event simulation; Värdedriven design; livscykelprestanda; hållbarhetsprofil; Net Present Value; Diskret händelsesimulering;

    Abstract : This master thesis has been performed in association with Blekinge Institute of Technology and in collaboration with the company Dynapac Compaction Equipment AB. The thesis aims to investigate how Discrete Event Simulation (DES) can be used for value and sustainability design concept assessments in early design stages. READ MORE

  3. 2. Two-dimensional Study of Blade Profiles for a Savonius Wind Turbine

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Elektricitetslära; Uppsala universitet/Elektricitetslära; Uppsala universitet/Elektricitetslära; Uppsala universitet/Elektricitetslära

    Author : Johanna Sundberg; Martina Lundberg; Julia Solhed; Aikaterini Manousidou; [2020]
    Keywords : Savonius rotor; vertical axis wind turbines; Ansys Fluent; k-omega SST; overlap ratio; blade arc angle;

    Abstract : A Savonius wind turbine is a self-starting vertical axis rotor. It can be designed to be compact in size and also produces less noise which makes it suitable to integrate into urban spaces such as rooftops and sign-poles. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Business Case for Sustainable Sourcing : A Corporate Social Opportunity

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik; Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Henrik Christensson; Björn Holmdahl; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Purchasing; Sourcing; Screening Evaluation;

    Abstract : Sustainability has become a prevalent societal value and is ubiquitous in public discourse. Securing sustainable economic growth on increasingly globalized markets is perceived by many as one of the greatest challenges of our time. Supply chains have become globally dispersed and are increasingly complex to manage. READ MORE

  5. 4. What’s Up with Green Roofs? : A study on why property owners should invest in Green Roofs and what benefits tenants receive from it.

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande; KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Emma Szecsödy; Jacob Lilja; [2020]
    Keywords : Green roofs; Sustainable; Profiling; Environment; Gröna tak; hållbarhet; profilering; miljö;

    Abstract : The building sector has for a longer period of time been responsible for a considerable part of the negative environmental imprint. The increased interest for the environment and sustainability in the industry has led to technological developments which has reduced the negative environmental impact from buildings. READ MORE

  6. 5. Sustainability Discourse in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Sector – A comparison between Procter & Gamble and Unilever

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Kultur och samhälle

    Author : Sonia Prado Perez; [2020]
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    Abstract : Environmental protection has gained a lot of attention in recent years. People, governments and NGOs understand that our economic growth needs to be sustainable and respect the ecosystem. Everyone has a role to play in the planet conservation, from consumers to industries. READ MORE