Essays about: "voluntary organizations"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 64 essays containing the words voluntary organizations.

1. 1. Exploring implications of the EU Taxonomy on funding and disclosure for Swedish SMEs

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Jessie Westerberg; Sofia Gren; [2023]
   Keywords : EU taxonomy; CSRD; GAR; BTAR; SMEs; Voluntary disclosure;

   Abstract : In 2019 the EU taxonomy was launched as a classification system that aims to provide a common language and framework for sustainable finance. The purpose is to guide investors and businesses to identify environmentally sustainable economic activities to support the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy by 2050 within the EU. READ MORE

3. 2. Change management within digital transformations : A study on how to manage a digital change project

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

   Author : Amelia Ivars; Caroline Sandvik; [2023]
   Keywords : change management; digital transformation; resistance; readiness; automation; digital change;

   Abstract : This study addresses the issue of a high failure rate for digital transformations and the neglect of working with social aspects of technological changes by answering the question How can organizations work with change management within a digital transformation project to facilitate a change? The study follows a qualitative approach where a case study involving interviews was conducted at a globally leading manufacturing company within the automotive industry. The case study investigated a project which involved a new production concept with new technology and methods of working, which has inspired further projects and started a digital transformation journey at the case company. READ MORE

4. 3. Rule of Flaws : Challenges to Revitalizing the International Legal Protection of Search and Rescue Humanitarian Aid Workers Facing Criminalization in the Mediterranean

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Annachiara Ruzzetta; [2023]
   Keywords : Criminalization; policing humanitarianism; search and rescue; humanitarian aid workers; Mediterranean Sea; legal protection;

   Abstract : In the latest years, European governments have increasingly criminalized providing support to displaced people. Humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGO) carrying out life-saving search and rescue (SAR) activities in the Mediterranean Sea have been facing wide obstacles in aiding newcomers, and in many instances have been subject to criminal proceedings. READ MORE

5. 4.  Inside Out: A Qualitative Study of the Internal Barriers Encountered by Preparers of Sustainability Reports

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Arvid Konradsson; Elias Zackrisson; [2023]
   Keywords : Barriers; Preparers; Sustainability reporting; Regulation and standards; Quality.;

   Abstract : Sustainability and sustainability reporting have become increasingly important in today's business landscape. With the emergence of new regulations such as the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD), sustainability reporting is transitioning from a voluntary practice to a legislative requirement. READ MORE

6. 5. Blocks and Credits: A Sustainability Lens on Blockchain Technology in Voluntary Carbon Markets

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

   Author : Michael Enejison; Obinna Ejide; Carly Nemanic; [2022]
   Keywords : Carbon Trading; Voluntary Carbon Market; Blockchain Technology; TSVCM; Net-Zero; Sustainability Principles; Proof of Work; Proof of Stake;

   Abstract : Society is dependent processes that emit greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The accumulation of these gases in the atmosphere prevents sunlight reflected from earth’s surface to get to space thereby warming the earth and causing climate change. READ MORE