widely quoted definition of sustainability and sustainable development, that of the Brundtland Commission of the United Nations on March 20, 1987: “sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs....
The young members of Generation Z, who are hyperconnected and addicted to social media, are thought to be particularly sensitive to environmental and social concerns. This study aims to draw on a conceptual model that is based on the stimulus-organism-response paradigm. Exposure to sustainability ...
sustainable alternatives are closer to the ‘luxury’ end of the market. They are generally more expensive to buy. However, they may also be more durable: better quality clothes, for example, will last longer. Cloth nappies can be reused for several years, and several children. ...
The most well-known definition was stated by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) which defined sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” [8]. However, when the...
The distinctive core values, strategic objectives, and exceptional ability to integrate value with a customer-centric approach are the hidden keys to corporate success.The mastery of essential and core technologies with independent intellectual property rights has gained greater prominence this year,undersco...
The sudden electricity price increase in Europe in 2021 raised concerns about the ability of power markets to withstand energy price shocks without compromising climate goals. This study shows that countries with larger shares of decarbonized electricity were not more exposed to natural gas price sho...
“include those topics that have a direct or indirect impact on an organisation's ability to create, preserve or erode economic, environmental and social value for itself, its stakeholders, and society at large”(GRI, 2013b). Materiality, in relation to SR, refers to the need for a ...
These broader implications, in addition to environmental and social concerns, include building competitiveness of firms and their nations. This study argues that the principles and aims of Industry 4.0 technologies are not limited to conventional organizational business and economic performance, but will ...
(3) addressing the regulatory and sustainability concerns associated with AI; and (4) ensuring the development of environmentally friendly AI and preventing monopolization of AI resources and technology. It is essential to facilitate responsible AI practices, promote transparency, and consider AI ...
organizations to provide evidence of their ability to deliver high quality products and services. Quality awareness is deeply ingrained in the Fronius philosophy, is practiced by all our employees in equal measure, and serves to ensure that the requirements of our customers and interface partners are...