Search for dissertations about: "EMAS"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the word EMAS.

  2. 1. From Green Image to Green Practice : Normative action and self-regulation

    Author : Minna Gillberg; Rättssociologiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; IPPC Directive; ISO 14001; EMAS; sustainability; norm world; ethical deliberation; phronesis; environmental management system; self-regulation; advanced practice; normative action; Environmental Protection Act; sociology of law; Sociology; Sociologi;

    Abstract : Ever since environmental issues appeared on the agenda of modern industrial society, through the work of whistle blowers such as Rachel Carson, Georg Borgström, Björn Gillberg and Hans Palmstierna, the Swedish state has exerted itself to project a green image. In practice this image has merely functioned as a defence for the legitimacy of industrial development. READ MORE

  4. 2. The use of standardised environmental management systems in Swedish local authorities

    Author : Sara Gustafsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Environmental Management Systems; EMS; ISO 14001; EMAS; local authorities; Local Agenda 21; Local Investment Programme LIP ; mapping;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on one of many tools that can be used for enhancing  environmental management in local authorities; standardised environmental management systems (EMSs). EMS is a strategic environmental management tool that originally was designed for and mainly used by industrial organisations. READ MORE

  5. 3. Local authorities' approaches to standardised environmental management systems

    Author : Sara Emilsson (Gustafsson); Olof Hjelm; Robert Gordon; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Environment; eco management and audit scheme; Eco-Management and Audit Scheme EMAS ; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : The overall aim with this thesis is to create a broader understanding of how the EMS tool works in local authorities. This means to study whether EMS is a useful tool for managing the environmental impact from the local authorities' activities and by highlighting its strengths and weaknesses as a tool. READ MORE

  6. 4. Analysis of Electro-Meachanical Actuator Systems in More Electric Aircraft Applications

    Author : Mohsen Torabzadeh-Tari; Göran Engdahl; Fredrik Stillesjö; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Electrical engineering; Elektroteknik; Electrical engineering; Elektroteknik;

    Abstract : Conventional hydraulic actuators in aircraft are demanding regarding maintenance which implies high operation costs. In recent years the focus therefore has been set on electro-hydrostatic and electro-mechanical actuators. READ MORE

  7. 5. MIMS - Multi Integrated Management Systems for Quality, Environment and Systematic Work Environment : A General management system, based on large Swedish companies

    Author : Hugo Eliasson; Lars Sörqvist; Thomas Zobel; KTH; []
    Keywords : Management System; Integrated Management; Multi; Integration; Quality; Environment; Systematic Work Environment; ISO 9001; ISO 14001; AFS 2001:1 and OHSAS 18001;

    Abstract : This thesis describes mature Multi Integrated Management System (MIMS), mainly within Swedish companies, certified against three or more certificates. Other criteria have been to have a business system, usually SAP R/3 and that the companies investigated have had more than 200 employees. READ MORE