Essays about: "Science-based targets"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 27 essays containing the words Science-based targets.
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11. Corporate Sustainability-Linked Bonds and the Climate Transition Investigating the Link Between Science-Based Targets and Greenhouse Gas-Related Sustainability-Linked Bonds
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : We examine sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs), a novel phenomenon in the sustainable debt market that has grown substantially during the last years. SLBs are a new type of bond format, distinguished from other sustainable labelled bonds, providing the potential to contribute to the climate transition as proceeds can be used for general corporate purposes while key performance indicators and sustainability performance targets (SPTs) are incorporated into the bond. READ MORE
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12. When doing good is not enough : A study of how Swedish companies are using shared value creation in their sustainable practices
University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella HandelshögskolanAbstract : The world is jeopardized by several social and environmental threats. The limited resources are being used at a rapid rate which contributes to negative effects on global warming. Along with increased poverty, human rights are being violated and labor is exploited. Therefore, sustainability is perhaps a more urgent topic than ever. READ MORE
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13. Feasibility of Science-based targets in the Wine, Champagne & Spirits sector : A study of five companies’ cases
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : The number of companies seeking to match with the Paris agreement to be in line with the best climate science has been skyrocketing. This is particularly crucial for agriculture, forest and other land use sector which represents 25% of anthropogenic emissions. However, nothing yet proves the feasibility of these commitments. READ MORE
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14. Motivations for setting science-based targets for environmental impacts in eight Swedish sustainability frontrunner companies
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning (BIG); Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : The aim of this study was to find out if, how and in particular why companies are setting science-based goals and targets related to the Planetary boundaries framework (PBs), the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi) and the Science-Based Targets Network (SBTN) guidelines, or science-based targets more broadly, for environmental impacts. A sub-question was what role culture, in particular values of people and companies, might play for that. READ MORE
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15. Towards Sustainable Shipping : A Sustainability Appraisal of Marine Fuels
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskapAbstract : The maritime industry must deal with several challenges and difficulties to tackle climate change. Organisations and companies are pursuing strategies to decarbonize the operations and provide an efficient and sustainable model for the shipping sector that would not damage the natural environment. READ MORE