Essays about: "sustainable building"
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11. THE EUROPEAN TAXONOMY A study of Swedish and Norwegian companies view on a European taxonomy
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This research investigates the effects of EU Taxonomy implementation on sustainability reporting practices among companies in Sweden and Norway. Using an exploratory multiple case study approach, qualitative interviews were conducted to understand personal perceptions and outcomes within Swedish and Norwegian companies. READ MORE
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12. How do Social Enterprises transform Education Inequality in Developing Countries?
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Education inequality continues to be a barrier to social progress and reinforces the cycle of poverty. That is best visible in developing countries- where resources dedicated to education are not optimal and traditional approaches to reduce education inequality have proven to be ineffective, if there are any at all, due to resource limitations, bureaucratic barriers, and systemic complexities. READ MORE
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13. Supply Chain Transparency in the Scandinavian Automotive Industry
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The automotive industry can be characterized as a highly competitive and dynamic landscape, where effective supply chain management practices are crucial for meeting consumer demands and ensuring sustainable operations. Transparency across the supply chain is vital for building trust and collaboration among supply chain stakeholders. READ MORE
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14. Digital Twins for sustainability in building operations - How a large commercial real estate firm can use digital twins to generate sustainable values in the O&M phase
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : This thesis aims to examine how digital twins can generate sustainable values for large commercial real estate firms in the O&M phase in the built environment. Digital twins are not an uncommon technology in object-centric sectors, such as manufacturing or automotive. READ MORE
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15. Breaking the Status Quo? - An Analysis of Sustainability Managers' Change Efforts
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Societal expectations towards corporations to include social, environmental and ethical considerations have grown in importance, and corporations largely depend on so-called sustainability managers to help them meet these expectations. This thesis provides one of the first studies into how sustainability managers work and asks: how do sustainability managers work to change their organisation for a more sustainable future? Through interviews with 18 senior sustainability managers and an analysis of the empirical findings through institutional entrepreneurship and institutional logics theory, this study identifies sustainability managers as individual actors who adopt strategic approaches and work practices similar to institutional entrepreneurs and shows their efforts to institutionalise sustainability by hybridising it with the perceived dominant market logic and by establishing legitimacy. READ MORE
