What are the attitudes of companies in Växjö regarding to sustainable energies?

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Växjö is known as the greenest city in Europe, and this is its main promotional vector. We think it is interesting to investigate on what criteria this statement is based; because it is the main part of the product development and innovation plan. Moreover, Växjö has tried to reverse the trend from its former position; in the 1970's the city was really poorly environmentally structured. That is why it is fascinating to observe the efforts made that lead to this evolution. This challenge involves stakes at different levels, such as environmental, political, social, commercial and touristic. Nowadays, the environment and sustainable energies are becoming increasingly important issues. For instance, global warming and CO2 emission are on everyone's minds. Politicians all around the world have the responsibility of finding solutions to ensure the Earth's future. Authorities seem to support the green direction of the city, and politicians are concerned with offering an attractive image. This is now one of the main reasons for tourists to visit this town.

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[...] At this time, we are more able to get acquainted with the subject and to go deeper inside to evaluate the most important latent questions. So, the next step is to create two different questionnaires: One targeted to inhabitants in order to know their feelings and suggestions about their perception of the green life in Växjö. To have a good rate of return, the people can send it back in an anonymous way. But we would like them to fill in their age, their social background and their sex. This is to have cues on the respondents' profiles. [...]

[...] When we would rely on their answers, we can say that Växjö's companies are using sustainable energies. They are concerned about the environment and are working together to keep Växjö a green city. It seems like even the companies are trying to help each other with their knowledge in sustainable energies, for example VEAB with biomass. Furthermore it is not still done yet. Companies are always trying to improve the energy, to reduce waste and to produce more environmentally friendly. [...]

[...] I can't say that there are any special innovations planned, because it is a continuous process. We can find improvements steadily, even if they are just really small How is your daily work affected on environmental guidelines and policies of the municipality related to sustainable energies? Our daily work is surrounded by sustainable energies every time. We are considering the field in every important decision making. As our company is owned by the municipality, of course we have to consider their attitudes. [...]

[...] We are investigating the current situation and are trying to get honest answers about the companies' position about this topic. Which attitudes do they have? Are they including environmental issues, especially about sustainable energies in every important decision? How much are the companies affected on guidelines related to sustainable energies? Can they feel it in their daily work? Is it actually positive thing for the companies, or is it hindering the business? To look also in the future, we are trying to evaluate the future perspectives of the companies. [...]

[...] What are the attitudes of companies in Växjö regarding to sustainable energies? Table of Contents 1.0 BACKGROUND DISCUSSION Sustainability management PROBLEMATIZATION AND RESEARCH PROBLEM DELIMITATIONS SUMMARY OF THE PROBLEMATIZATION METHODOLOGY EMPIRICAL DATA Results Presentation of the company: Växjö Energi AB (VEAB) Answers to questionnaire: VE AB ANALYSIS CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 16 REFERENCES 18 APPENDIX Background discussion Växjö is known to be the greenest city in Europe, and it is its main promotional vector. We think it is interesting to investigate on which criteria this statement is based on, because it is the main part of the product development and innovation plan. [...]