Essays about: "literature review on investment"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 202 essays containing the words literature review on investment.

  1. 11. Investing in a Greener Tomorrow : The Role of Sustainability Impact Assessment of Start-ups in Venture Capital Investment Processes

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Tobias Steffen Pitz; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Venture Capital; Sustainability Impact Assessment; Start-ups; Impact Investing; Hållbarhet; Riskkapital; konsekvensbedömning av hållbarhet; nystartade företag; Investeringar med påverkan;

    Abstract : Investment decision-making processes within the Venture Capital (VC) industry are increasingly including sustainability impact aspects, particularly when investing in start-ups. However, the lack of a common understanding and standard for measuring sustainability presents a significant challenge. READ MORE

  3. 12. Liquefied Natural Gaslighting? An analysis of the German government’s discourse surrounding LNG and considerations of energy justice.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Pauline Harich; Anne-Sophie Kneip; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability Science; LNG; energy justice; discourse; energy crisis; Germany; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In 2022 the Russian war against Ukraine left Germany without imports from their biggest energy supplier, forcing them to find new energy sources. One of the government’s measures was the investment in LNG, which impacts society and the environment. READ MORE

  4. 13. Flexible Sector Coupling (FSC) of Electrical and Thermal Sectors via Thermal Energy Storage (TES) : A Case Study on Oskarshamn Energi

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Raúl Calvo García; Jose María Marín Arcos; [2023]
    Keywords : Flexible sector coupling FSC ; district heating DH ; thermal energy storage TES ; heat pump HP ; capacity optimization; dispatch optimization; open-access tools; Flexibel sektorkoppling; fjärrvärme; termisk energilagring; värmepump; kapacitetsoptimering; leveransoptimering; verktyg med öppen tillgång;

    Abstract : The integration of distributed energy sources and systems is of high relevance for the transition towards a more sustainable energy system. Taking into consideration the  amount of emissions produced by the heating sector, which account for at least half of the energy demand in buildings, district heating systems have the potential to play a key role in the transition, by enabling the integration of various energy sources and provide flexible energy services to the grid. READ MORE

  5. 14. Enabling a sustainable transition of a waterborne transport system : By identifying essential aspects and actors

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Julia Apelgren; Sara Kronvall; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable transition; Waterborne transport system; Transport system; Public transport system; Fossil free fuels; System theory; Passenger ferry; Commuter ferry; Electric ferry; Hållbar omställning; Vattenburet transport system; Transport system; Kollektivtrafik; Fossila bränslen; Systemteori; Passagerarfärja; Pendelbåt; Elektrisk färja;

    Abstract : In light of the emerging consequences of climate change, there is a need for a sustainable transition of the marine sector, including waterborne transport systems, towards implementation of fossil free fuels and technologies. The thesis limits its scope to solely include passenger ferries that are suitable for calm waters and often operates on shorter distances, which are often incorporated in a public transport system and/or archipelago traffic. READ MORE

  6. 15. Estimating Impacts Using LCA in Procurement Processes : A case study for a multinational networking and telecommunications company

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Gustav Westling; [2023]
    Keywords : Procurement; Sustainability; Sourcing; Life Cycle Analysis; Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; SCM; Supply Chain Management; Inköp; Hållbarhet; Strategiskt inköp; Livscykelanalys; LCA; SCM; Försörjningskedjehantering; Supply chain-hantering;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how a company can implement life cycle analysis (LCA) into procurement. The thesis also explores the potential synergies between the LCA and procurement. A single casestudy was utilized for this purpose. It uses LCAs using a simplified methodology, interviews, and a literature review to carry out the study. READ MORE