GIS heats up the district heating business: Four takeaways from the transformation towards data-driven decisions

Artiklen beskriver, hvordan vi i Kredsløb anvender GIS og geodata i transformationen mod mere datadrevne beslutninger. Gennem fire konkrete cases illustreres værdien af at kombinere geodata med forretningsdata for at forbedre kundetilfredshed, planlægning og effektivitet. Eksemplerne inkluderer udviklingen af en takstberegner, renoveringsplanlægning baseret på forskellige datasæt, identifikation af potentielle fjernvarmekunder og automatisering af årsrapportering. Artiklen fremhæver vigtigheden af datakvalitet, ejerskab og tværgående samarbejde samt fordelene ved iterative processer og automatisering. Governance og netværk er afgørende for at realisere potentialet i GIS og geodata, hvilket kan transformere forsyningsvirksomheder og skabe betydelig værdi.This paper describes how we at the utility company, Kredsløb, use GIS and geodata in the transformation towards more data-driven decisions. Through four actual cases, the value of combining geodata with business data to improve customer satisfaction, planning and efficiency is illustrated. The examples include the development of a rate calculator, renovation planning based on different data sets, identification of potential district heating customers, and automation of annual reporting. The article highlights the importance of data quality, ownership and cross-functional collaboration as well as the benefits of iterative processes and automation. Governance and networks are crucial to realizing the potential of GIS and geodata, which can transform utilities and create significant value

Towards Integrated Engineering Curricula: South African Case Studies in Context with UCL’s IEP Approach

Engineering education in South Africa faces persistent challenges, including diverse student preparedness, limited resources, and high dropout rates. This paper presents a project that responds by supporting national curriculum transformation through integrated learning approaches that embed both technical and professional competencies. In collaboration with University College London (UCL) and 16 South African universities, the project explores how global models can inform local curriculum design without direct replication. This paper examines four institutional case studies using Harden’s (2000) integration ladder and Fogarty’s (1991) curriculum integration models to map intended and actual integration practices. The frameworks offered a structured tool for comparative reflection and opened up strategic conversations about future directions. However, several limitations were noted: the models do not fully accommodate the interdisciplinary nature of engineering, assume a linear progression not always observed in practice, and focus on individual teaching rather than program-level design. Despite these challenges, the mapping process helped leaders of the four case study institutions herein critically reflect on where they are, where they intend to go, and how integration frameworks could evolve to remain relevant in diverse and complex educational contexts.&nbsp

Reflecting for Change: How Pedagogical Diploma Assignments Become Reflective Boundary Objects for Change of Practice

This study explores how pedagogical diploma assignments act as reflective boundary objects that support teachers in transforming their practice. Drawing on 212 assignments written by in-service teachers participating in a workplace-embedded diploma program in a Danish municipality, the study investigates how teachers reflect on and initiate pedagogical change by asking the following research questions: 1: Which pedagogical practices do the teachers notice and choose to investigate – and how? 2: What improvements to their own practice do they bring forward as a result of their investigations? Anchored in Dewey’s pragmatism, Benner’s praxeological approach, and Mason’s theory of noticing, the analysis reveals that teachers frequently focused on differentiated instruction, student motivation, inclusive practices, and classroom dynamics. These investigations lead teachers to critically examine their teaching through self-initiated inquiry. The assignments not only document changes in teaching methods but also demonstrate a shift in teachers’ professional self-understanding and conceptual framing of pedagogy. Teachers often narrate their learning processes, linking personal experiences to broader educational theories, thereby bridging formal coursework with the realities of everyday classroom practice. The findings highlight the transformative potential of diploma assignments when integrated within institutional models like the University School, which supports situated, autonomous inquiry. These reflective artifacts serve as tools for noticing, principled experimentation, and ethical reflection, enabling teachers to engage deeply with their practice. The study contributes to the field of reflective teacher education by presenting a model of partnership-based profession-didactical learning that emphasizes teacher agency and boundary-crossing reflection. It suggests that structured, experience-based inquiry can lead to meaningful, context-sensitive pedagogical development when embedded in supportive professional environments

The Textual Representation of Double Materiality in ESG Reports: Developing a Content Analysis Codebook within a Business Model Perspective

Purpose: This study aims to operationalise the analysis of textual patterns in ESG reports from the perspective of double materiality, enabling the distinction between value and impact statements across environmental, social, and governance initiatives. This aligns with the transformative nature of ESG reporting, which promotes more sustainable business models by integrating environmental and social impacts into core value creation, facilitating the management of risks and opportunities linked to the interests of various stakeholders. Design/Methodology/Approach: The paper develops guidelines for exploratory content analysis to examine ESG reports through a structured codebook approach, focusing on topic prevalence, tone, and integration levels. It combines signalling, stakeholder, legitimacy, institutional, and attribution theories as complementary elements. Findings: The research establishes a methodological framework for analysing double materiality in ESG reports facilitating the recognition, systematisation, and analysis of textual choices in ESG reporting. Practical implications: The developed codebook provides a structured approach to analyse and compose ESG reports, helping organisations balance standardisation requirements with reporting flexibility while ensuring transparent, decision-useful information for stakeholders. This benefits both academics and practitioners. Originality/Value: This paper presents a novel methodological approach to analyse ESG reports through the lens of double materiality, bridging theoretical understanding with practical application. This supports the use of ESG reporting as a tool for transformation towards more sustainable business models

Editorial - Holistic spatial planning under the Danish Green Tripartite

I sommeren 2024 indgik Danmark en grøn trepartsaftale med det formål at reducere landbrugets CO2-udledning og landbrugets pres på miljøet, samt at genoprette naturen. Aftalen lægger op til den største reform af det danske landskab siden Landboreformerne for 200 år siden. Geografiske data og analyseværktøjer er nøgleredskaber i den konkrete udmøntning af reformen. Dette afspejles også i Geoforums strategi, hvor geodata som en grundsten for en bæredygtig fremtid er en af tre fagpolitiske nøgleprioriteringer. Samtidig er der også internationalt et øget fokus på økosystembaseret miljøforvaltning. Denne udgave af Geoforum Perspektiv har fokus på, hvordan geodata og geografiske analyser kan understøtte implementeringen af reformen og styrke bæredygtig arealplanlægning med en tværfaglig, helhedsorienteret, økosystembaseret tilgang.In the summer of 2024, Denmark entered into a green tripartite agreement with the aim of reducing agricultural CO2 emissions and agricultural pressure on the environment, as well as restoring nature. The agreement sets out the largest reform of the Danish landscape since the Land Reforms 200 years ago. Geographic data and analysis tools are key tools in the concrete implementation of the reform. This is also reflected in Geoforum's strategy, where geodata as a cornerstone for a sustainable future is one of three key policy priorities. At the same time, there is also an increased focus internationally on ecosystem-based environmental management. This edition of Geoforum Perspektiv focuses on how geodata and geographic analyses can support the implementation of the reform and strengthen sustainable spatial planning with an interdisciplinary, holistic, ecosystem-based approach

Kapacitetsforøgelse på M1/M2 : Artikel

Passagertallet på metroens M1 og M2-linjer stiger betydeligt, hvilket skaber behov for øget kapacitet. Metroselskabet igangsatte i 2017 et investeringsprogram for at øge kapaciteten med minimum 35 % i myldretiden, blandt andet ved at tilføje 8 nye tog til den samlede flåde. Over 2022-2023 gennemførte Metroselskabet i samarbejde med driftsleverandøren Metro Service et omfattende testprogram for at optimere køreplaner og sikre driftens robusthed med flere tog i myldretiden

Circularity Indicators for Packaging: A Literature Review and System-Based Classification

The transition to a Circular Economy (CE) in the packaging industry is vital to address growing environmental problems. Circularity indicators play a critical role in evaluating progress and guiding decision-making. However, existing indicators lack suitability for packaging and do not factor in the systemic considerations required for successful transition to CE. This study identified 21 circularity indicators relevant to packaging, critically assessing their: suitability for the packaging industry; and inclusion of systemic considerations across lifecycle stages such as sourcing, design and production, distribution, use, and end-of-life. Using a three-point scale (extensive inclusion, partial inclusion and none), the indicators are classified to establish the extent to which they consider systems, such as Packaging Characteristic, Infrastructure, Value and Regulation. The analysis highlights several gaps, including overemphasis on end-of-life systems, limited consideration of value for stakeholders, insufficient alignment with upstream systems, and inadequate consideration of regional infrastructure and regulation. The findings underline the need for future indicators to adopt a holistic approach, integrating diverse systems to enable effective CE strategy implementation. By highlighting these gaps, this research lays the groundwork for developing robust indicators that not only assess circularity but also guide the packaging industry toward a realistic implementation of CE strategies

Examining longevity in tools for a circular economy

Industrial production contributes significantly to ecological sustainability challenges. One guiding approach to address these challenges is the circular economy. Slowing down resource flows is one of the main strategies of the circular economy. This involves extending the lifespan of products within and across multiple life cycles and increasing their utilization intensity. Various tools have been developed to support companies in adopting circular economy practices. This study examines how these tools facilitate designing for product longevity.  Specifically, the study analyzes 10 tools — five recent tools identified in academic literature and five first emerging through internet scraping. These tools are annotated and coded to reveal qualitative insights regarding the level of longevity they address (theoretical and methodological insights) and how these tools help handling longevity-related aspects (practical and applied insights). The findings highlight how these tools contribute to extending product lifespans and identify the extent to which they could support slowing down resource flows.&nbsp

Dealing with barriers to repair from the repairers’ perspective

Repair is a key component of the circular economy paradigm and holds great environmental potential. Our current linear economies, which rely on constantly expanding markets, are not conceived to be restorative and hence create structural barriers to repair. Through semi-structured interviews and questionnaires we explore the commercial repairers’ perspective on barriers to repair, as well as their agency and the strategies they employ to overcome those barriers. Our research has shown that repairers tend to bypass barriers by means of specific repair techniques and cooperation networks.&nbsp