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SUMMARY:Development of a framework for assessing sustainability capabiliti
 es in innovation - Laura Sutcliffe - Research student\, EDC
DTSTART:20081203T163000Z
DTEND:20081203T173000Z
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CONTACT:Thomas Jun
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability has become a buzzword in business over the last
  few years. Increasingly\, firms are committed to sustainability policies 
 and sustainable development projects but how does this relate to the desig
 n process? \n\nSince the mid 1990s it has been accepted that sustainabilit
 y is a multi-faceted concept\, encompassing social\, environmental and eco
 nomic considerations but the bulk of work so far has been concentrated in 
 the environmental domain. This seminar aims to introduce an approach to co
 nsidering sustainability (in all its facets) at the design stage of new pr
 oduct development in terms of impact across the post-design phases of the 
 product lifecycle. This includes identifying and recognising points of con
 flict in designing for sustainability.\n\nFuture plans to develop this mod
 el (and eventually a capability assessment tool)\, with input from industr
 y\, are outlined. Since the project is only in its infancy\, your input is
  appreciated!\n
LOCATION:Area 9 meeting room (next to EDC loft)\, Inglis Building\, Engine
 ering Department
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