Essays about: "scandinavian market"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 103 essays containing the words scandinavian market.

  1. 1. Carbon Capture from Biomass Boiler Flue Gas Emissions using Microalgae : A Case Study

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

    Author : Graham Kirn; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Capture and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) is expected to play an important role in climate change mitigation efforts intended to limit global warming to 1.5 °C. Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), in which carbon is captured during energy generation from sustainably sourced biomass fuels, is of particular interest in Sweden. READ MORE

  3. 2. The modern folkhem

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Maritina Klaesson; [2023]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : ”Most of Sweden’s surface is covered by forest, 68 percent is woodland; the built-up and landscaped land does not make up more than 3 percent of Sweden’s total land area. About 50% of the forest land is made of pine (Pinus sylvestris), making it the most common tree species in the country’s forests. READ MORE

  4. 3. Eco-Innovation in the Scandinavian and Finnish Furniture Industry: Investigating Drivers, Barriers and The Role of Company Age and Size

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Karolina Masalskaite; [2023]
    Keywords : Product eco-innovation; environmental sustainability; Scandinavian and Finnish furniture industry; drivers and obstacles to eco-innovation; company age and size impact; Business and Economics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Thesis Purpose: This study explores the major drivers and barriers to eco-innovation in Scandinavian and Finnish furniture companies, examining the influence of company size and age. The findings benefit stakeholders including businesses, policymakers, professionals, investors, and consumers. READ MORE

  5. 4. ESG Ratings and Stock Market Performance: Evidence of a Shift in Investor Preferences during a Period of Economic Distress in Scandinavia

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

    Author : Johanna Hallstedt; Tim Nyllinge; [2023]
    Keywords : Socially Responsible Investing; ESG; Sustainable Investments; Corporate Resilience; Financial Risk;

    Abstract : During the Covid-19 crisis, firms with high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings traded within the Scandinavian markets had more significant pandemic-induced drops in stock returns than firms with low profiles in ESG. The difference was close to ten percentage points more severe for high-ESG compared to low-ESG firms. READ MORE

  6. 5. Valuing Nature : A History of the Ecosystem Services Concept and Its Application in the Scandinavian Countries

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Dorrit Rahbek; [2023]
    Keywords : Ecosystem Services; Historical Ecology; Natural Capital; Commodification; Valuation; Environmental Policies; Sweden; Norway; Denmark;

    Abstract : Since the early 2000s, the ecosystem services concept has become increasingly popular internationally. It has also been central in Scandinavian environmental policies and projects. This thesis reviews the history of and the philosophical problems associated with the ecosystem services concept. READ MORE