Essays about: "reduce carbon footprint"

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  1. 1. Startups and their contribution to the future of sustainable aviation - A qualitative study on the role of startups in the transition of the aviation industry toward sustainable air mobility.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Marilot R. Molewijk; [2023-07-20]
    Keywords : Aviation industry; Startups; Sustainability; Innovation;

    Abstract : The aviation industry is faced with a challenge, unlike the ones it faced before. Climate change is posing an impending threat to many industries, and also aviation is urged to reduce its carbon footprint. READ MORE

  3. 2. Mycelium + Wood = <3 : How can I reduce the CO2 impact of a chair?

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Malmstens Linköpings universitet

    Author : Ragnar Brodow; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The primary objective of this study is to examine the viability of developing a chair with a significantly reduced carbon footprint. The research explores two distinct approaches for achieving minimal material usage in the construction process: one involving a minimal amount of wood, and the other utilizing solely wooden waste. READ MORE

  4. 3. Proactive Decarbonization in Projects - At What Price? : A Qualitative Study of Life-cycle Cost Analysis and Shadow Pricing of Carbon as Decision-making Tools

    University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

    Author : Anna Edorson; [2023]
    Keywords : Life-cycle Cost Analysis ; Shadow Pricing of Carbon ; Sustainability ; Climate Targets ; Decision-making ; Project Management ; Livscykelkostnadsanalys ; Skuggpris på koldioxid ; Hållbarhet ; Klimatmål ; Beslutsfattande ; Projektledning ;

    Abstract : As we move towards a low-carbon economy, environmental sustainability drives corporate performance and strategy to a greater extent than a decade ago. Hence, there is a growing importance among actors with long-term ownership interests to recognize climate-related issues in investment decisions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Decentralizing electricity generation in Cuba : Implementation of a microgrid in the sugar mil lCarlos Baliño

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

    Author : Aylin Berber; Cornelia Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Microgrid; renewable energy; bagasse; self-sufficiency; Microgrid; förnybar energi; bagass; självförsörjande;

    Abstract : Cuba has a long history of different dependencies and is a country facing many energy challenges, and therefore seeks to diversify its energy sources and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. The purpose of this degree project is therefore to conceptualize a microgrid based on renewable energy sources for local energy sustainability at the lowest cost possible. READ MORE

  6. 5. Investigating food waste composition in school catering with focus on carbon footprint

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Runa Halvarsson; [2023]
    Keywords : waste composition analysis; plate waste; climate impact; elementary schools; canteens;

    Abstract : Food waste has a great impact on the environment and generates approximately 3.3 giga tonnes of CO2-eq annually. The SDG 12.3 set by the UN, to halve the global per capita food waste by 2030, is one of the measures that strives to combat this problem. READ MORE