Implementation of sustainable development goals at a manufacturing enterprise through RES energy optimisation. Case study of Northwood company

• Autorzy: Włodarczyk Katarzyna , Górska Agata

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.29119/1641-3466.2024.194.38

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The objective of the paper is to present and evaluate the realization of Agenda 2030 as well as the implementation of the EU goals concerning sustainable development through energy optimisation at Northwood manufacturing enterprise. Design/methodology/approach: For the purpose of accomplishing the assumed goal first of all selected aspects of the literature of the subject on sustainable development issues, energy optimisation and enterprise competitiveness were presented. The next step entailed a case study analysis of Northwood company operations. In the presented case study energy optimisation activities were demonstrated. Findings: Implementation of RES energy optimisation at Northwood company has significantly affected the company’s development, increasing the quality and number of fulfilled orders at substantially reduced costs of electrical energy. The incorporation of sustainable development goals in the company’s process also indicates positive results. Practical implications: The results of the analysis are a signal to all institutions and individuals, including managers, people managing production companies, that for the purpose of a company’s development it is worth using modern tools and implementing sustainable development goals, which include, inter alia, energy optimisation through the employment of a company’s own photovoltaic plant. Originality/value: The article can be an example and inspiration for similar enterprises.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

sustainable development; energy optimization; sustainable production; corporate social responsibility

PL

zrównoważony rozwój; optymalizacja energetyczna; zrównoważona produkcja; społeczna odpowiedzialność biznesu

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: z. 194
• Strony: 635--647
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 23 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Włodarczyk Katarzyna

• University of Szczecin

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6020-8378

autor

Górska Agata

• AGENZA Agata Górska, Poland

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