Addressing the gap between manufacturers’ sustainability intentions and effective sustainable product development : the big themes framework

K. Peters; A.A. Alblas; J.C. Wortmann

Addressing the gap between manufacturers’ sustainability intentions and effective sustainable product development : the big themes framework

K. Peters, A.A. Alblas, J.C. Wortmann

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Abstract

Sustainability is a complex concept with various meanings and operationalizations. Consequently, manufacturers face difficulties to set appropriate strategies and goals for sustainable product design (SPD), even though intentions to make more sustainable products are stronger than ever before. This paper investigates a framework of themes in sustainability, i.e., Big Themes, which product developers can use to find and select appropriate sustainability strategies and goals. The Big Themes framework is made in the context of a research consortium of six manufacturing companies. An analysis of CSR reports of manufacturers operating in related industries forms the basis of the framework under investigation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the EUROMA 2013 Conference, Jun 7-12, Dublin, Ireland
Pages	1-10
Publication status	Published - 2013
Externally published	Yes
Event	conference; EUROMA 2013 Conference, Jun 7-12, Dublin, Ireland - Duration: 1 Jan 2013 → …

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Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review

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