Essays about: "is progress a dilemma"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words is progress a dilemma.

  1. 1. Constructing a SDG 7 Composite Index: A study on the Sustainability Performance of Ghana’s Energy System

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Sofia Flising; [2023]
    Keywords : Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine sustainability trends in Ghana’s energy system. This is done through the construction of a composite index, which is suggested as a more proper way to measure progress towards achieving Sustainable Developing Goal 7. READ MORE

  3. 2. A solution for pollution

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Gunnel Sköld; Christoffer Carlson; [2022]
    Keywords : carbon accounting; data collection; comparability; accuracy;

    Abstract : With consideration to the rising demand for sustainability reporting and transparency in the documentation of environmental progress, this thesis provides an in-depth investigation of the carbon accounting process. To answer how carbon accounting is performed and how the design of the process is influenced by its different areas of use, a qualitative interview-based case study has been performed at a Swedish construction company. READ MORE

  4. 3. Djuretik i det vilda

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Petra Sandberg; [2021]
    Keywords : utilitarism; rättighetsetik; ekocentrism; sentientism;

    Abstract : From being seen solely as non-sentient property, animals and their emotional capacities now evoke interest from scientists as well as the public. The acceptance of animals as sentient beings has played an important part in the progress of animal ethics, but far from all animals are included in such a view. READ MORE

  5. 4. Are Entrepreneurs Overburdened? Exploring the Agency Dilemma in an Entrepreneurial Setting

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ervis Bulaj; Nour Hafdioui; [2019]
    Keywords : agency theory; entrepreneurs; agency costs; agency control mechanisms; entrepreneurial finance; venture capitalists; business angels; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Entrepreneurial finance is of key importance for young firms and as in any other hierarchical structure, it is strongly linked with the agency dilemma. While the principal-agent dilemma has been well documented in large companies, there is a limited contribution focused on agency theory within start-ups and young firms. READ MORE

  6. 5. Dissection of domain function for tandem AP2 plant transcription factors

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi; Lunds universitet/Beräkningskemi

    Author : Harald Berg; [2018]
    Keywords : Transcription factors; plant oil biosynthesis; transient expression; Nicotiana benthamiana; domain swapping; Apetala 2; AP2; Wrinkled1; WRI1; Wrinkled4; WRI4; Baby Boom; BBM; Arabidopsis thaliana; applied biochemistry; tillämpad biokemi; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Oils are some of the most energy dense compounds produced in nature and play a vital role in society as a source of food, energy and as raw material in many chemical processes. Plant produced oils (triacylglycerols) are a key asset in the transition away from fossil oils. READ MORE