Designing Circular Cities: Exploring the development of circular economy in cities

Urban policymakers face more complex issues than ever before in developing a socially-, economically- and environmentally sustainable cities. Some cities have already started transitioning towards a circular economy in this endeavor. This research explores the ways in which four pioneering cities have started navigating this transition, and uses...

THANKS: A tool for Corporate Social Responsibility

Thanks is a service based on a smartphone application, which enables companies to step up with corporate social responsibility (CSR) by reducing energy consumption in their office buildings while supporting one NGO working for environmental protection and conservation.

Building a better Cittaslow: Bringing the Slow City to its Inhabitants

This master thesis takes a look at the Slow City applications in Turkey - a top-down international certification organization based on sustainable development for towns, and how to bring it down to the level of their locals, making the concept socially more sustainable (as opposed to depending on the policies of the administration). The thesis...

Fulfilling Brand Aspirations with Sustainability - Bruynzeel Home Products

Introduction The central question in this report is: How can Bruynzeel successfully integrate sustainability in its business? Sustainability is generally getting more attention and Bruynzeel’s customers (DIY-chains and expert-dealers) sometimes take inventory of sustainable products or start other sustainable initiatives. Bruynzeel now wants to...

Sustainable automotive retailer of the future

This master thesis is about the car retail industry of the Netherlands. The goal of this master thesis is to adjust the decision making process of consumers that are buying a car in a way that sustainability, new developments and an improved vision on mobility is taking into account. The current retail channel does not meet the needs of today's...