Researching the environmental impact of operations
Galchenko, Vadim (2022)
2022
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022121630476
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022121630476
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Climate action has been a topic of discussion for many years and its importance has only been growing. Hence, not only individuals, but also companies are paying incrementally more attention to it. Climate change may influence governmental policies and laws, and being aware of the current trends is essential for good performance.
Therefore, the objectives the work was set to accomplish were related to company X’s environmental impact, specifically that relating to the production process of one of their products. Thus, the task was to measure that environmental impact. The research was implemented by thorough consideration of the available theory and previous, data gathering and mathematical calculation.
As a result, the production process analysis was conducted and the emissions calculations were performed. The company received a tool for further calculation and analysis, as well as directions on where the effort should be. This allowed for further work in the direction of sustainable operations and ensured transparency of the company’s environmental impact.
Therefore, the objectives the work was set to accomplish were related to company X’s environmental impact, specifically that relating to the production process of one of their products. Thus, the task was to measure that environmental impact. The research was implemented by thorough consideration of the available theory and previous, data gathering and mathematical calculation.
As a result, the production process analysis was conducted and the emissions calculations were performed. The company received a tool for further calculation and analysis, as well as directions on where the effort should be. This allowed for further work in the direction of sustainable operations and ensured transparency of the company’s environmental impact.