Essays about: "green performance"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 332 essays containing the words green performance.

1. 6. INFLUENCE OF TEMPERATURE ON BIOMASS AND GROWTH RATE OF BENTHIC DIATOMS

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Evelina Hansson; [2023-06-21]
   Keywords : benthic; diatoms; cultivation; thermal performance; photosynthetic pigments;

   Abstract : Temperature has a significant impact on structure and abundance of microalgal community as well as on physiology (Sheehan et al., 2020). READ MORE

3. 7. Profitability During a Sustainability Transformation - A Case Study of a Swedish Petroleum and Biofuel Company

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Michael Crona; Filip Linnér; [2023-02-27]
   Keywords : This report examines the financial profitability of a petroleum and biofuel company during their sustainability transformation. The case company is Preem AB; the largest fuel company in Sweden. The study finds that debt-to-equity ratios tend to increase with investments in more sustainable solutions. This could propose a higher financial risk to the firm. The report also proposes and discuss the use of metrics for CO2- emission that are easier to understand than just the weight of the gas emitted. Preem does not seem to benefit from being part of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System ETS ; since their green investments are focused on reducing emissions in the use phase of their products; not in the production phase; which is what the ETS measures and rewards. The case study is based on an interview with a director at Preem to get an insight to the green investments. Data for financial- and environmental performance are collected from official reports published by Preem.;

   Abstract : This report examines the financial profitability of a petroleum and biofuel company during their sustainability transformation. The case company is Preem AB, the largest fuel company in Sweden. The study finds that debt-to-equity ratios tend to increase with investments in more sustainable solutions. READ MORE

4. 8. Brick by Brick: Exploring Sustainable Operations in the Built Environment : A Comparative Case Study of Swedish Real Estate Organisations' Decision-Making Processes

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Operations Management

   Author : Oscar Alawi; Nawar Alolabi; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable operations; Decision-making processes; Sustainability performance; Management systems and certifications; Built environment.;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate the decision-making processes of real estate organisations in the built environment with respect to sustainable operations, as well as how they relate to management systems and building certifications. In the study, we utilised the proposed framework by Schrettle et al. READ MORE

5. 9. Direct solar dryer

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

   Author : Jamyang Dorji; Lungten Lungten; [2023]
   Keywords : Open air drying; Thermocouple; Air circulation; Sustainable farming; Drying Efficiency; Drying Chamber; Airflow; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The study presents the design, construction, and performance evaluation of a direct solar dryer with a focus on enhancing the post-harvest preservation of fruits. The increasing demand for the dry fruits in both the local and export markets demand effective and environmentally friendly drying methods. READ MORE

6. 10. Green and Sustainable JavaScript : a study into the impact of framework usage

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för programvaruteknik

   Author : Malin Wadholm; [2023]
   Keywords : sustainability; web development; JavaScript; carbon emissions; performance;

   Abstract : Background. Using JavaScript frameworks has become a popular approach for developing web applications. However, the large bundle sizes associated with framework usage may not always be necessary from a sustainability standpoint. Utilizing a framework or not could potentially impact a web application’s performance and carbon emissions. READ MORE