Sökning: "sustainability"

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1. 21. Understanding and managing coopetition for sustainability : process and outcomes

   Författare :Siarhei Manzhynski; Maria Bengtsson; Herman Stål; Tatbeeq Raza-Ullah; Wendy Smith; Umeå universitet; []
   Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Coopetition; sustainability; paradox; housing; coopetition for sustainability; process; outcome; företagsekonomi; Business Studies;

   Sammanfattning : Scholars highlight the potential gains of collaboration between competitors for supporting sustainability but there is a lack of both theoretical and empirical studies. In this thesis I aim to enhance the understanding of 'coopetition forsustainability', which I define as 'an inter-firm phenomenon where actors fromthe same industry simultaneously cooperate and compete with the intent to achieve environmental, economic, and social benefits'. LÄS MER

3. 22. Sustainability performance of multi-utility tunnels : Sustainability assessments for furthering knowledge and understanding

   Författare :Filip Bergman; Joakim Johansson; Niclas Svensson; Stefan Anderberg; Sofia Lingegård; Linköpings universitet; []
   Nyckelord :TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Multi-utility tunnel; Cable and pipe networks; Subsurface infrastructure; Sustainability assessment; Urban underground;

   Sammanfattning : The multi-utility tunnel has received increased attention as an alternative method for the installation of subsurface infrastructure for the distribution of electricity, water, sewage and district heating. In previous research, the multi-utility tunnel (MUT) has been described as a more sustainable technology compared to the conventionally used technique where the cables and pipes are placed with open-cut excavation (OCE), especially when the entire life cycle is taken into account. LÄS MER

4. 23. On Sustainability Indicators and Sustainable Product Development

   Författare :Ulrika Lundqvist; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Nyckelord :NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; LCA; indicators; sustainable development; system boundaries; principles for sustainability; backcasting; sustainability; framework; product develop-ment; ecological footprint;

   Sammanfattning : In this thesis, we present some examples of sustainability indicators and tools for sustainable product development that can be used to facilitate a transition of the society towards sustainability. As a basis for this work, we have used certain principles for sustainability. LÄS MER

5. 24. Towards Corporate Sustainable Development : The ITT Flygt Sustainability Index

   Författare :Eva Pohl; Hans Lundberg; Birgitta Schwartz; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Nyckelord :Environment; Sustainability; CSR; Indicators; Aggregation; Hållbar miljö; Nyckeltal; Vikta;

   Sammanfattning : This thesis suggests a method for measurement of corporate contribution to sustainable development, looking at how well a company stands up to its policies and commitments regarding sustainable development.A sustainability index is developed and calculated for ITT Flygt AB over a three years period (2002-2004). LÄS MER

7. 25. Corporate Hegemony through Sustainability : A Study of Sustainability Standards and CSR Practices as Tools to Demobilise Community Resistance in the Albanian Oil Industry

   Författare :Sara Persson; Malin Gawell; Peter Dobers; Alison Pullen; Södertörns högskola; []
   Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; hegemony; Gramsci; Political Discourse Theory; autoethnography; community grievances; sustainability standards; CSR; Albania; Patos-Marinza; oil industry; Gramsci; teori e ligjërimit politik; autoetnografi; ankesa të komunitetit; standarde të qëndrueshmërisë; PSHK; Shqipëri; Patos-Marinëz; industria e naftës; hegemoni; Gramsci; politisk diskursteori; autoetnografi; klagomål från lokalsamhället; hålbarhetsstandards; CSR; Albanien; Patos-Marinza; oljeindustrin; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Politics; Economy and the Organization of Society; Politik; ekonomi och samhällets organisering; Östersjö- och Östeuropaforskning; Baltic and East European studies;

   Sammanfattning : Many critical business scholars have disregarded sustainability standards and corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities as mere window dressing, operating as a smokescreen to hide illegitimate corporate practices. Others have pointed to these activities as hegemonic articulations, as a way to strengthen corporate alliances with and dominance over other actors in society. LÄS MER