TIØ5235
Industrial Ecology, Project
Autumn
Trondheim
English
About this course
Content
Using system thinking and industrial ecological perspectives, the student shall investigate or analyse issues connected to environmental management or corporate social responsibility (CSR) within an enterprise’s organization, a value chain or product development. Relevant tools and methods include ISO-standards, EMS, LCA, product declarations, environmental reporting and auditing, strategic and practical use of national and international initiatives and concepts for sustainable industrial business.
Learning outcomes
The project shall give the students in-depth knowledge within specific areas of environmental management and corporate social responsibility (CSR), and knowledge and skills to address problems of a scientific nature and report achieved results.
Teaching methods
Supervised independent project work.