Research / Manufacturing

Role of technology and innovation in inclusive and sustainable industrial development
The report addresses the challenging question of what conditions are required for structural transformation, driven by technological change, in order to drive sustained growth and inclusiveness, while avoiding environmental degradation.
Human rights in supply chains: Promoting positive practice
Many businesses lack clear strategies and processes to monitor and manage human rights risks in their supply chains, despite recent high profile violations, new research finds.
Indonesia’s green industrial estates and best practices
Indonesia's economic growth in industrial estates has seen a positive trend in the last five years despite the economic turmoil that happened in recent times.
Adaptation of the PSILA technique for CFP modelling and analysis of closed-loop production systems
In a previous work, the Product Structure-based Integrated Life cycle Analysis (PSILA) technique was developed to conduct cost modelling and analysis of closed-loop production systems.
GLASA 2015 Apparel Sector Water Report and finalists announced
The State of the Apparel Sector Water report for the Global Leadership Award in Sustainable Apparel (GLASA) 2015 has been launched for open consultation.
Sustainable Consumption Guide for Policy Makers: Debunking myths and outlining solutions
This Resource Pack has been prepared for public officials and other stakeholders who would like to develop policy based solutions for sustainable consumption (SC).
The impact of electricity price increases on the mining sector in South Africa
The impact of electricity price increases on the competitiveness of selected mining sector and smelting value chains in South Africa project report investigates the relationship between South Africa's mining value …
Novo Nordisk’s environmental profit and loss account
The Novo Nordisk Environmental Profit and Loss Account (E P&L) is a response to PUMA's call for contributions to the E P&L methodology and the expert review of PUMA's E …
Natural and social capital accounting in the apparel sector
The natural and social capital accounting in the apparel sector white paper evaluates both the current state of natural and social capital accounting and valuation in the apparel industry, and …
Valuing plastic: The business case for measuring, managing and disclosing plastic use
The 'valuing Plastic' report looks at the business case for measuring, managing and disclosing plastic use in the consumer goods sector. The objective of this report is to help companies …
Cradle to cradle impact study: Technical report
Trucost was commissioned by the Institute to determine the impacts of Cradle to Cradle Certified product certification, and define a Framework that assists current and future stakeholders to carry out …
No room for passengers: are auto manufacturers reducing emissions quickly enough?
In this report, we launch our new Super-League Table (SLT) for the global automobile original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
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