Towards Proactive Integration of Sustainability in Projects: A framework for integrating sustainability at the operational level of EPC contracting organization

In recent years, the concept of sustainability has grown in popularity and has become a critical strategic component for businesses (Garza, 2013). Corporate organizations, as the industry's productive drivers, play a crucial role in attaining sustainable development. Thus, the problems have shifted from "WHY" to "HOW" to integrate sustainability...

The integration of sustainable transport modality policies in the parking challenge: An analysis of success and failure factors

Although the private benefits of the car are enormous, it has also brought problematic externalities such as air pollution, CO2 emissions, traffic accidents, and an inactive lifestyle. Putting an end to the use of fossil fuel-powered cars is broadly considered critical to reduce transport impacts on climate change. Using sustainable transport...

Developing an indicator-based sustainability assessment framework for office appraisal: Exploring ways to integrate sustainability into appraisels

Sustainable development is the key solution to mitigate the impact of the 21st century’s major challenges such as the depletion of our natural resources, emissions that accelerate climate change together with the large waste generation. One of the largest contributor to the aforementioned issues is the existing building stock, in particular the...

Developing a framework to assess and communicate the value of sustainability of machine-to-machine for Vodafone Nederland

The societal reputation of Vodafone Nederland and the telecommunications industry leaves room for improvement. Machine-to-machine is a technology with many benefits for business and society. To improve reputation and show the positive impact of mobile connectivity on society, a framework is designed. This framework builds on a developed...

Abnormally Low Tenders: Objectifying Detection. Working towards economically sustainable procurement through a framework for the contracting authority to objectify the detection of abnormally low bids

Collaborative impact analysis: Defining, assessing, and communicating the impact of wildly different sustainability projects

Nudge connects people and organizations to realize bottom-up initiatives that contribute to positive and lasting change to our society. Nudge believes that knowledge and expertise is worth more when shared, and it facilitates this through its platform and broad network. By enabling bottom-up initiatives Nudge aims to provide opportunities to...

Het inbrengen en borgen van duurzaamheid in het ontwerpproces: Implementing and assuring sustainability in the design process

In order to contribute to and assure sustainable ambitions in the design process of utility buildings, a framework was developed. This framework the ‘STODUR’ enables parties from all levels to discuss the subject of sustainability. In the framework attention is given to the strategical- and tactical aims of sustainability in a building project....