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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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Styrning mot miljömässig hållbarhet : En kvalitativ studie om hur företag planerar och följer upp sina miljömässiga hållbarhetsstrategier, mål och prestationsmått samt hur dessa kommuniceras inom företaget / Steering towards environmental sustainability : A qualitative study about how companies plan and control their environmental sustainability strategies, objectives and performance measures and how these are communicated within the company

Johansson, Frida, Olsson, Isabell January 2021 (has links)
Bakgrund och problem: I och med en ökad oro för miljöfrågor tvingas företag anpassa sig genom att försöka sänka sin negativa miljöpåverkan. Detta kan åstadkommas med hjälp av att företag tar fram och implementerar lämpliga hållbarhetsstrategier. Hållbarhetsarbetet har blivit ett allt viktigare strategiskt verktyg som kan resultera i en konkurrensfördel. Tidigare forskning belyser varför företag arbetar med hållbarhet, däremot finns det få genomförda studier som praktiskt undersöker hur företag tillämpar styrning av det miljömässiga hållbarhetsarbetet. Syfte: Studiens övergripande syfte är att bidra med en ökad förståelse för hur styrning av miljömässigt hållbarhetsarbete utformas och implementeras i praktiken. Detta görs med hjälp av att undersöka hur företag arbetar med miljömässiga hållbarhetsstrategier, mål och prestationsmått genom att fokusera på planering och uppföljning. Vidare ämnar studien analysera hur strategierna, målen och måtten kommuniceras inom företag för att undersöka hur väl dessa genomsyrar samtliga delar i verksamheten. Metod: Studien har tagit ansats i en kvalitativ forskningsmetod och applicerat en mini-flerfallstudie bestående av sex olika företag där den empiriska datainsamlingen utgjorts av semistrukturerade intervjuer. Forskningsansatsen är deduktiv med induktiva inslag. Vidare har intervjuerna genomförts i syfte att skapa en förståelse om hur företag styr sitt miljömässiga hållbarhetsarbete. Slutsats: Det kan konstateras att det inte finns någon tydlig lösning på hur företag ska arbeta med hållbarhetsfrågor. Vidare ses hållbarheten som en långsiktig process vilken blir alltmer integrerad i företagens mer traditionella ekonomistyrsystem snarare än att ses som ett enskilt styrsystem. Ledningens engagemang avgör huruvida de anställda inspireras samt involveras i hållbarhetsarbetet. Den högsta ledningens engagemang avspeglar således hur hållbarhetsarbetet implementeras och spelar därmed en betydande roll i styrningen mot miljömässig hållbarhet. / Background and problem: With an increased concern for environmental issues, companies are forced to adapt by trying to reduce their negative environmental impact. This can be achieved by developing and implementing appropriate sustainability strategies. Sustainability work has become an increasingly important strategic tool that can result in a competitive advantage. Previous research has examined why companies work with sustainability. However, there are few completed studies that practically consider how companies manage their environmental sustainability work. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to contribute with an understanding of how the management of environmental sustainability work is designed and implemented in practice. This is done by examining how companies work with environmental sustainability strategies, objectives and performance measures by focusing on planning and control. The study intends to analyze how the strategies, objectives and measures are communicated within all parts of the organization. Method: The qualitative study has been made by a smaller multiple case study represented by six different companies using semi-structured interviews. The research approach is deductive with inductive elements. Furthermore, the interviews were conducted in order to create an understanding of how companies manage their environmental sustainability work. Conclusion: It can be stated that there is no clear solution on how companies should work with sustainability issues. Furthermore, sustainability is seen as a long-term process which is becoming more integrated into companies' traditional financial management systems rather than being seen as an individual management system. The management's commitment determines whether the employees are inspired and involved in the sustainability work. The top management's commitment reflects how the sustainability work is implemented and plays a significant role in the management towards environmental sustainability.
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Closing the Loop : Integrating Circularity within the Fashion Industry's Post-Retail Activities

Johansson, Amina, Stubb, Rebecka January 2021 (has links)
The fashion industry has historically been seen as synonymous with many unsustainable practices, such as overproduction, pollution, and mass-consumption. Today, many fashion brands are putting more attention to sustainability and are engaging in activities aimed at making the industry more environmentally friendly. This study investigates three Swedish fashion businesses, H&M, Lindex, and Gina Tricot, with the purpose of examining and analyzing how they integrate circular strategies within their post-retail initiatives. Additionally, the aim is to investigate what strengths and weaknesses can be identified as related to these strategies in terms of reducing the fashion industry’s negative environmental impacts. The study is based on a content analysis of websites, documents, and policies of the fashion businesses as well as a qualitative semi-structured interview with a circular sustainability expert. By using a theoretical framework related to circular post-retail strategies as a tool of analysis, the results showed various levels of implementation of circular strategies among the businesses. Prolonging the lifespan of clothing by reusing, repairing, or re-designing, rather than repurposing and recycling, is seen as more effective in terms of environmental sustainability. Moreover, all businesses aim to inspire its consumers to make mindful choices, though the inspiration needs to be connected to an actual service if behaviors are to change. Concludingly, fashion businesses need to embrace circularity by finding new ways to profit from already existing garments through rental, repair, and re-design services to make the industry more environmentally sustainable. / Modeindustrin har historiskt setts som synonymt med många ohållbara fenomen, såsom överproduktion, föroreningar och masskonsumtion. Idag ägnar många modeföretag mer uppmärksamhet på hållbarhet och engagerar sig i aktiviteter som syftar till att göra industrin mer miljömässigt hållbar. Denna studie granskar tre svenska modeföretag, H&M, Lindex och Gina Tricot, i syfte att undersöka och analysera hur dessa integrerar cirkulära strategier i post-retail-fasen. Syftet är dessutom att identifiera och undersöka styrkor och svagheter relaterade till dessa strategier gällande dess potential att minska modeindustrins negativa miljöpåverkan. Studien bygger på en innehållsanalys av webbplatser, dokument och policys från dessa modeföretag samt en kvalitativ semistrukturerad intervju med en cirkulär hållbarhetsexpert. Genom användningen av ett teoretiskt ramverk relaterat till cirkulära post-retail strategier som ett analytiskt verktyg visar resultatet på varierande genomförandegrad av cirkulära strategier hos de olika modeföretagen. Att förlänga livslängden på kläder genom att återanvända, reparera eller designa om ses som mer effektivt när det gäller miljömässig hållbarhet snarare än att återvinna. Samtliga företag syftar även till att inspirera sina kunder till att göra hållbara val, dock måste inspirationen vara kopplad till verkliga tjänster om konsumenters beteenden ska förändras. Sammanfattningsvis måste modeföretag hitta nya sätt att profitera från redan befintliga plagg genom omdesign-, reparations- eller uthyrningstjänster för att göra industrin mer miljömässigt hållbar.
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Valor Público en la adopción del Gobierno Electrónico peruano / Public Value in the adoption of Electronic Government in Peru

Pérez Chacón, Sebastián Ramón, Rodríguez Vílchez, José Luis 14 February 2022 (has links)
El presente estudio se basa en la investigación, realizada por los autores, denominada “Increasing e-government adoption by emphasizing environmental sustainability: an extended case study in Peru” [42] que constó de lo siguiente: Análisis y propósito de la investigación: Se tiene como propósito el analizar y comprender la intensión de uso del Gobierno Electrónico por parte de los ciudadanos mediante la consideración de un valor público, específicamente la Sostenibilidad Ambiental, como principal influenciador. En la actualidad existen bajas tasas de adopción de este tipo de sistemas por parte de la población, lo que permite que se puedan aprovechar al máximo los beneficios de su correcta implementación y uso. Diseño/Metodología/Aproximación: Mediante un caso de estudio en Perú, se diseñó una extensión del Modelo de Aceptación Tecnológica (TAM) considerando un Valor Público como variable independiente: Sostenibilidad Ambiental. Se elaboró e implementó una encuesta de 18 elementos a ciudadanos expuestos previamente al Gobierno Electrónico de Lima, Perú, para recolectar la data necesaria para validar la propuesta e hipótesis mediante el modelado de ecuaciones estructurales (SEM). Resultados: Los resultados confirmaron de manera positiva las hipótesis planteadas mediante el análisis estadístico. Esto debe ser considerado por las autoridades y administradores de iniciativas gubernamentales para aumentar la adopción de este tipo de servicios entre los ciudadanos. Principal conclusión: Se demostró que los ciudadanos son influidos de manera positiva por el Valor Público Sostenibilidad Ambiental para adoptar al Gobierno Electrónico. / This study is based on the research developed by the authors called “Increasing e-government adoption by emphasizing environmental sustainability: an extended case study in Peru” [42] which consisted of the following: Analysis and purpose of the research: The purpose of this study is to analyze and understand the intention of using Electronic Government by citizens through the consideration of a public value, specifically Environmental Sustainability, as the main influencer. Currently, there are low rates of adoption of this type of systems by the population, which allows the benefits of its correct implementation and use to be maximized. Design/Methodology/Approach: Through a case study in Peru, an extension of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was designed considering a Public Value as an independent variable: Environmental Sustainability. A survey of 18 elements was prepared and implemented among citizens previously exposed to the Electronic Government of Lima, Peru, to collect the data necessary to validate the proposal and hypothesis through the modeling of structural equations (SEM). Results: The results positively confirmed the hypotheses raised by statistical analysis. This should be considered by the authorities and administrators of government initiatives to increase the adoption of this type of services among citizens. Main conclusion: It was shown that citizens are positively influenced by Public Value Environmental Sustainability to adopt Electronic Government. / Tesis
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Nachhaltigkeitsbericht der TU Chemnitz: Nachhaltigkeitsbericht der TU Chemnitz Zeitraum 2015 bis März 2021

Arnold, Marlen Gabriele 23 February 2022 (has links)
Mit dem ersten Nachhaltigkeitsbericht der TU Chemnitz wird ein Überblick in die nachhaltigkeitsbezogenen Aktivitäten und Beiträge der drittgrößten Hochschule Sachsens gegeben. Der Nachhaltigkeitsbericht umfasst den Zeitraum von 2015 bis März 2021. Im Bericht wird sich an einer ganzheitlichen Sicht der Nachhaltigkeit orientiert. Der Bericht enthält unter anderem das partizipativ entwickelte Nachhaltigkeitsverständnis der TU Chemnitz, wichtige Kennzahlen, aktuelle Entwicklungsbedarfe und beispielhafte nachhaltigkeitsausgerichtete Forschungsprojekte sowie Lehrveranstaltungen. / The first sustainability report of the TU Chemnitz provides an overview of the sustainability-related activities and contributions of the third largest university in Saxony. The sustainability report covers the period from 2015 to March 2021. The report is oriented towards a holistic view of sustainability. Among other things, the report contains the participatory developed sustainability understanding of the TU Chemnitz, important key figures, current development needs and exemplary sustainability-oriented research projects and courses.
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Exploring cross-sector collaboration for environmentally sustainable urban development: lessons learned from Västra Hamnen and Sege Park in Malmö

Shamsutdinova, Iuliia, Ritter, Tamara January 2023 (has links)
Sustainable urbanization is crucial for the Agenda 2030. The purpose of this study is to provide insights into how organizational structures of public institutions can be optimized for sustainable urban development.  This study utilizes an explorative research design. A cross-case analysis had been chosen to investigate cross-sector collaboration for environmentally sustainable urban development by studying two areas in Malmö: Västra Hamnen and Sege Park. Cross-sector Collaboration and Community Governance theories are selected as a foundation of the study. Empirical data was collected through semi-structured interviews with municipality representatives, residents, representatives of the third organizations, and external experts in sustainable urban development. Thematic coding was used to identify patterns in the interviews, and was followed by the empirical analysis.  The present study uncovered key findings related to public governance, sustainability evaluation, cross-sector collaboration and communication in complex sustainable development projects. The findings indicate that balancing stakeholder interests with project’s requirements and embodying the responsibilities of each actor in formal agreements followed by interim follow-ups are vital for successful cross-sector collaboration in sustainable development. Another finding suggests that sustainability should be a central element in a municipality's strategy, as politics and power dynamics play a significant role. In the studied cases the use of climate-friendly materials in construction fell short due to industry lobbying and the lack of national regulations. Finally, the research reveals contradictions between environmental and economic sustainability, as well as environmental and social sustainability. These contradictions, though, are arguably solvable with proper project management and cross-sector communication. Overall, there is room for improvement in recognizing the need for socially just and inclusive development that prioritizes the desires and well-being of the people. These findings shed light on the complex nature of sustainable urban development and emphasize the importance of aligning diverse interests to achieve long-term environmental and social goals.
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Use of BIM in Building Operations and Maintenance : An Approach to Identifying Sustainable Value / Användningen av BIM under Drift och Förvaltning

Du, Jenny, Hoeft, Madeleine January 2020 (has links)
While the use of BIM (Building Information Modelling) has been increasing over the last decade and enabled a more integrated collaboration of different disciplines in the construction industry, its implementation in the operation phase of a building is still in its infancy in Sweden. Studies have been conducted to identify barriers and opportunities associated with the use of BIM in building operations and maintenance. There is a lack of research proposing a holistic approach to the evaluation of the value of BIM in operation and maintenance from the perspective of economic, ecological, and social sustainability. Therefore, this paper aims to follow up on the identified research gap by investigating: How sustainable value is created using BIM in operation and maintenance from an owner’s perspective?  A sustainable value framework is applied to the findings of an extensive literature review and compared to the reflections of Swedish industry professionals in semi-structured interviews. Based on the value destroyed or missed for key stakeholders by current O&M practices, the opportunities created with the use of BIM are highlighted. It was found that the most added value is expected from an economic and social perspective, reducing current inefficiencies in the integration of databases and documents, process structures, and knowledge management. More efficient information management and improved data accuracy is expected to enable better services, increase employee motivation, and optimize space management. Major struggles highlighted by the industry representatives are costs and a very fragmented work towards the implementation, often limited to internal efforts or small national initiatives. Based on the findings, further research will be needed to test and validate quantitative metrics in case studies, assess to what extent standards can promote the faster and more predictable implementation of BIM in O&M. In addition, the social value implications of using BIM in O&M should be evaluated more in detail. / Medan användningen av BIM (Byggnadsinformationsmodeller) under projekteringen och produktionen av byggnader har ökat under de senaste årtionde och möjliggjorde ett mer integrerat samarbete mellan olika discipliner inom byggindustrin, är implementeringen i driftsfasen fortfarande ovanligt i Sverige. Studier har genomförts för att identifiera hinder och möjligheter som är förknippade med användningen av BIM inom förvaltningen. Det är brist på forskning som föreslår en helhetssyn på utvärderingen av BIM:s värde i drift och underhåll ur perspektivet av ekonomisk, ekologisk och social hållbarhet. Syftet med detta arbete är att identifiera forskningsluckan genom att undersöka frågan: Hur skapas hållbart värde med hjälp av BIM i drift och underhåll ur en ägarens perspektiv? En modell för hållbart värde appliceras på resultaten som omfattas av litteraturöversikt och som jämförs med reflektionerna från svenskt branschrepresentanter i semistrukturerade intervjuer. Baserat på värdet som förstörs eller saknas för de viktiga intressenterna i nuvarande praxis i förvaltningen, diskuteras möjligheter som skapas med användning av BIM. Mest mervärde förväntas utifrån ett ekonomiskt och socialt perspektiv, vilket minskar den nuvarande ineffektivitet i integrationen av databaser och dokument, process strukturer och kunskapshantering. Mer effektiv informationshantering och förbättrad datasäkerhet förväntas möjliggöra bättre tjänster, öka medarbetarnas motivation och optimera utrymmeshantering. Stora frågetecken som branschrepresentanterna framhäver är kostnader och ett mycket fragmenterat arbete mot implementering, ofta begränsat till interna ansträngningar eller små nationella initiativ. Baserat på resultaten kommer ytterligare undersökningar behövas för att testa och validera kvantitativa mätvärden i fallstudier, för att bedöma i vilken utsträckning standarder kan främja en snabbare och mer förutsägbar implementering av BIM i drift och underhåll. Dessutom bör det sociala värdet av att använda BIM i förvaltning utvärderas mer detaljerat.
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Paketbox? Yes box! : Skillnader och likheter vid kunders användning av paketbox som leveransalternativ vid e-handel från apoteks- respektive modebranschen / Parcel locker? Yes box! Differences and similarities when customers use parcel lockersas delivery option when e-shopping from the pharmacy and fashion industries

Kempe Sjöström, Caroline, Sackbrook, Hannah January 2022 (has links)
De senaste åren har kantats av en ökad e-handel samt allt högre krav från kunder på leveransalternativ. Paketbox är ett leveransalternativ som ökar alltmer i popularitet men är i Sverige fortfarande under utveckling. Två branscher där de flesta kunder har e-handlat från är apoteksbranschen och modebranschen. Dessutom har dessa branscher haft en tydlig tillväxt de senaste åren. Tidigare forskning om paketbox dock begränsad, framför allt i Sverige. Således är syftet med studien att kartlägga vilka faktorer som är viktiga för kunder vid användning av paketbox som leveransalternativ i Sverige vid e-handel från apoteks- respektive modebranschen. Utifrån detta syfte konstruerades följande två forskningsfrågor: ”Vilka faktorer är viktiga för kunder vid användning av paketbox som leveransalternativ vid e-handel från apoteks- respektive modebranschen?” samt ”Vilka faktorskillnader och -likheter finns det för kunder vid användning av paketbox som leveransalternativ vid e-handel från apoteks- respektive modebranschen?”. I linje med syftet och för att skapa en generaliserbarhet valdes en kvantitativ metod i form av en enkätundersökning. Faktorerna som undersöktes var leveranstid, geografisk bekvämlighet, öppettider, miljömässig hållbarhet, användarvänlighet och undvikande av mänsklig interaktion. Resultaten visar att samtliga faktorer var viktiga för paketboxanvändare men i olika grad. Däremot fanns det faktorskillnader vid paketbox som leveransalternativ vid e-handel från apoteks- respektive modebranschen för två av de sex undersökta faktorerna. Leveranstid visade sig vara viktigare för kunder vid paketbox som leveransalternativ vid e-handel från apoteksbranschen. Miljömässig hållbarhet var däremot viktigare för kunder vid paketbox som leveransalternativ vid e-handel från modebranschen. Således bidrar denna studie med kunskap om vad kunder upplever som viktigt vid paketboxanvändning. Vidare belyser studien att det finns faktorskillnader vid e-handel via paketbox från apoteks- respektive modebranschen. Studiens bidrag öppnar upp för vidare forskning inom ämnet för branschskillnader vid paketboxanvändning och vad det kan bero på. / In recent years, e-commerce as well as customer demands regarding delivery options have increased. The parcel locker is a delivery option that is increasing in popularity, but it is still under development in Sweden. Two industries where most customers have e-shopped from are the pharmacy- and the fashion industries. In addition, these industries have had a distinct growth in recent years. Previous research on parcel lockers is limited, especially in Sweden. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to map which factors are important when using parcel locker as a delivery option in Sweden when e-shopping from the pharmacy and fashion industries. Based on this purpose, the following two research questions were constructed: "What factors are important for customers' use of parcel locker as a delivery option when e-shopping from pharmacy and fashion industries?" and "What factor differences and similarities for customers can be found when using parcel locker as a delivery option when e-shopping from pharmacy and fashion industries?". In line with this purpose and to create a generalizability, a quantitative method was chosen in the form of a survey. Factors examined were delivery time, geographical convenience, opening hours, environmental sustainability, ease of use and avoidance of human interaction. The results show that all factors were important for parcel locker users but to varying degrees. On the other hand, there were factor differences for two of the six factors when customers use parcel locker as a delivery option when e-shopping from the pharmacy and fashion industries. Delivery time proved to be more important for parcel locker users when e-shopping from the pharmacy industry. Environmental sustainability, on the other hand, proved to be more important for parcel locker users when e-shopping from the fashion industry. This study contributes with knowledge of what could be perceived as important when using parcel lockers. Furthermore, this study highlights that there are factor differences when e-shopping via parcel lockers from pharmacy and fashion industries. The study's contribution opens for further research regarding how customer preferences about parcel lockers differ when e-shopping from different industries.
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Biomimicry in Business: Advancing the Narrative of Corporate Sustainability through Design and Behaviour.

McInerney, Sarah J. 01 December 2021 (has links)
No description available.
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Nature Experiences and Education for Sustainability in Physical Education and Teacher Education : Environmental Identities of PE Teachers in Sweden and Switzerland

Jacot, Valerie January 2023 (has links)
Sport, as a human activity, contributes to the changes happening in the natural environment, making the sport sector a responsible actor for sustainable development. Experiences in nature can raise awareness about our natural environment and possibly influence pro-environmental behaviour and our identities. Such nature experiences can be reached in schools with teachers as implementers and role models. Swedish schools for example, have a concept called friluftsliv, which introduces children to outdoor experiences as part of Physical Education (PE). In Switzerland, a similar country to Sweden in many aspects, such a concept is non-existent. Thus, this study aims to observe possible differences and similarities between environmental identities of PE teachers in Sweden and Switzerland, how those developed and manifest today.  Primary and secondary school PE teachers from Switzerland and Sweden were asked to draw nature and were interviewed individually as well as in separate group discussions. The model of Education for Sustainability, Transformative Learning Theory, and Identity Theory serve as the theoretical framework of this work. The results show that there are many individual differences in how the PE teachers’ environmental identities manifest. Some see nature as a platform for activities, some deeply care for it, some seek interactions with it or even perceive themselves as a part of the natural world. When it comes to Swiss participants, main influences on their environmental identity were identified before Physical Education teacher education (PETE) through sport-related activities with their family, in associations or their leisure time, whereas the Swedish experiences were more sport-unrelated, connected to family experiences and as part of PETE. I conclude, according to the model of Education for Sustainability, that there were less transformative learning effects and therefore less behavioural change achieved in Swiss PETE than in Swedish PETE. The main difference was the amount of reflection about said nature experiences, which was more present in the Swedish context. Incorporating this reflective aspect into PE curricula could be an approach to increase this reflective aspect, in Switzerland as well as in Sweden.
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Biomimicry in Industry: The Philosophical and Empirical Rationale for Reimagining R&D

Kennedy, Emily Barbara January 2017 (has links)
No description available.

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