Background This research study applied the 'Integrated Energy Landscape Approach and the Ecosystem Services Framework' to formulate a pre-proposal for a Positive Energy District in the Hoogkerk Zuid neighborhood in Groningen, the Netherlands. Results The proposed energy saving and energy generation interventions …

Seafood is a highly traded commodity that is exposed to a wide range of environmental and social sustainability challenges. Digitalization of the seafood value chain helps to address these challenges. Using Global Value Chain (GVC) analysis, this paper presents a qualitative case study on the conditions …

Presentatie over social return en social impact bij inkoop.

To increase visibility and impact in the green transition, COVE SEED built the SEED Knowledge Sharing Platform. The platform is open to education, industry, and government actors for accessing and contributing practical experience of good practices. In the first phase (2025 Q2–Q3), sharing was mainly …

Urban living labs (ULLs) are experimental governance mechanisms accelerating sustainability transitions in the built environment, yet their governance implications and systemic impact are often under-examined. A comparative analysis of six ULLs is presented with a focus on positive energy districts (PEDs) …

Habitat fragmentation caused by urbanization and climate change are important drivers of biodiversity decline and ecosystem degradation (McKinney, 2002). Governmental inaction results in cascade effects, such as the extinction of species and the weakening of ecosystem services that citizens depend on. …

In the constantly changing landscape of corporate sustainability, navigating the complex network of ESG reporting standards and frameworks has become a significant challenge for businesses worldwide. This research seeks to improve understanding of ESG reporting and shed light on the complexities of the …

The contemporary use of resources in the ‘take-make-waste’ economy accounts for 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions, demonstrating unsustainable patterns of consumption and production. Therefore, the status quo of business operations needs to be changed. This study aims to find out how a circular …

Background Refrigerated containers or 'reefers' are essential for transporting fresh fruit and vegetables in transnational supply chains. By refrigeration, they ensure that food quality is better preserved and food losses are reduced. Countries that produce fresh produce also unlock new markets for export …

Schets voor de toekomst van social impact op de eerste bijeenkomst van Inspirators Social Impact, een landelijk samenwerkingsverband van 40 publieke en private organisaties die actief zijn op het terrein van social impact en social return.