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Future Magnifying Change in International Supply Chain Context that Demonstrates the Importance of Sustainability

Title: Future Magnifying Change in International Supply Chain Context that Demonstrates the Importance of Sustainability

Academic Paper , 2021 , 13 Pages , Grade: A

Autor:in: Tomiwa Ogunrinde (Author)

Business economics - Supply, Production, Logistics
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It is important to stress that this paper will focus on the environmental issue associated with sustainable development and the country of choice in the United Kingdom (UK). The choice of the environment in this paper is to inform on the ground that the environment is most noticeably awful affected by human economic activity while it is the place where the present generation and the future generation would reside. It has become progressively apparent that the environment assumes a major part in the wilder agenda for sustainable development. Also, the choice of the UK is informed on the ground that immediately after the Rio summit, the government have started to show genuine concern regarding sustainable development and regarding the probable environmental effect. The country has legislation that has instituted regulations that oversee oil exploration among which are Regulations 2005; Offshore Chemical Regulations 2002; Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (as amended); Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 1996 and so on.

One of the industries under pressure from government, media, investors and stakeholders to demonstrate sustainable development is the oil and gas industry. This being as a result of the negative impact of their operations on the environment, economy and social equity. Now, it is becoming clearer that they either comply or take their companies elsewhere. Many oil and gas companies have been affected and they have started to facilitate the implantation of sustainable practices. Also, the need to meet shareholders demand and stay competitive is sacrosanct. What sustainability is, differed in literature but the approach is the same, every oil and gas company are required to safeguard the environment, economy and social equity.
Supply chain management has been regarded as one of the important promotional factors of sustainability in an organization. Sustainability is one of the important topics of interest in supply chain management and organization, to be precise oil and gas companies have been considering it and some have made their decision.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Country Case
  • Industry Case
  • Conclusion and Recommendation
  • References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper explores the significance of sustainability in the oil and gas industry, specifically focusing on environmental concerns within the UK context. It analyzes the evolving role of supply chain management in promoting sustainable practices within this industry.

  • The impact of oil and gas operations on the environment, economy, and social equity
  • The shift towards sustainable practices in the oil and gas industry
  • The role of supply chain management in promoting sustainability
  • The importance of incorporating environmental, social, and economic considerations into supply chain operations
  • The potential of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) to enhance competitiveness and improve supply chain performance

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

  • Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of sustainability in the oil and gas industry, highlighting the pressure from stakeholders for the industry to demonstrate sustainable development. It also emphasizes the growing importance of supply chain management as a driver of sustainability within organizations.
  • Literature Review: This chapter explores various definitions and concepts of sustainability, including the triple bottom line (TBL) approach. It discusses the three dimensions of sustainability – environmental, social, and economic – and the role of supply chain management in achieving them.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics of this paper include sustainability, oil and gas industry, supply chain management, sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), environmental concerns, economic development, social equity, triple bottom line (TBL), UK context, and industry case studies.

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Title
Future Magnifying Change in International Supply Chain Context that Demonstrates the Importance of Sustainability
College
University of Ibadan
Grade
A
Author
Tomiwa Ogunrinde (Author)
Publication Year
2021
Pages
13
Catalog Number
V1024270
ISBN (eBook)
9783346422293
ISBN (Book)
9783346422309
Language
English
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future magnifying change international supply chain context demonstrates importance sustainability
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Tomiwa Ogunrinde (Author), 2021, Future Magnifying Change in International Supply Chain Context that Demonstrates the Importance of Sustainability, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1024270
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