Global sustainability and sustainable know-how in the region of Ostrobothnia : study and assessment of sustainable practices in Ostrobothnian companies
Pernal, Julita (2024)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024061122802
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024061122802
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Global sustainability, the concepts of sustainability and challenges of growing sustainably were the main topics of this work. Challenges and opportunities of applications of sustainability concepts for businesses in the region of Ostrobothnia were discussed. Further investigation from the regional perspective was chosen to evaluate the know-how of Bothnian businesses in sustainable practices. The topic is valid, thus crucial in the current environmental, social and economic landscape on global arena and requires from all organisations' proactive strategies and fast reactions.
The aim of this thesis was to determine and evaluate the current state of the Ostrobothnian organisations regarding their expertise in the subject of sustainability. The thesis’ objective was to deliver authentic results within the subject and provide useful guidelines for organisations who want to operate responsibly and sustainably. Additionally, this work sought to inspire all organisations for a comprehensive overview of sustainable practices and their application from the environmental and social perspectives.
The theoretical part of the thesis explains the conceptual foundation of sustainability and its principles and addresses the threats and consequences human populations face by not adopting sustainable practices that serve the people and the planet. Finally, challenges and opportunities of applicability of sustainable methods are examined.
The qualitative method was chosen for this thesis, and it is exploratory in nature. It consists of seven interviews with local companies and online material available in the subject.
Research results led to the conclusion that regional companies and organisations are implementing sustainable practices in their policies, they are actively looking for available, sustainable solutions and are in the process of improvement and development of sustainable know-how in their organisations.
The aim of this thesis was to determine and evaluate the current state of the Ostrobothnian organisations regarding their expertise in the subject of sustainability. The thesis’ objective was to deliver authentic results within the subject and provide useful guidelines for organisations who want to operate responsibly and sustainably. Additionally, this work sought to inspire all organisations for a comprehensive overview of sustainable practices and their application from the environmental and social perspectives.
The theoretical part of the thesis explains the conceptual foundation of sustainability and its principles and addresses the threats and consequences human populations face by not adopting sustainable practices that serve the people and the planet. Finally, challenges and opportunities of applicability of sustainable methods are examined.
The qualitative method was chosen for this thesis, and it is exploratory in nature. It consists of seven interviews with local companies and online material available in the subject.
Research results led to the conclusion that regional companies and organisations are implementing sustainable practices in their policies, they are actively looking for available, sustainable solutions and are in the process of improvement and development of sustainable know-how in their organisations.