Essays about: "Austria"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 135 essays containing the word Austria.
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11. Winter tourism in the European Alps, a balance between environment and society. : A case study about Obertauern in the face of climate change.
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografiAbstract : Climate change is a global phenomenon that affects various industries worldwide. One of the most affected industries is the snow-based industry, which includes skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, winter sports, and related tourism and hospitality sectors. READ MORE
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12. Tradition vs. Human Rights? Analyzing Racialized Branding from a Business and Human Rights Perspective
University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheterAbstract : Systemic racism is a prevalent and longstanding problem in society that gained widespread public interest through the Black Lives Matter movement. Following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, the movement expanded to Austria and brought heightened attention to the racialized branding of an Austrian brewery. READ MORE
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13. Techno-economic analysis of innovative storage power plants utilizing existing CCGT systems : An Austrian case study
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Efforts to mitigate climate change and current geopolitical disruptions have revealed that changes to the existing energy system are urgently required to offer sustainable and secure energy for Europe. Hence, the role of conventional thermal power plants is being challenged and new technologies providing additional functionality for the power grid are pushing into the market. READ MORE
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14. BUILDING RELATIONS WITH NATURE BY DESIGN METHODS
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/HDK-Valand - Högskolan för konst och designAbstract : Culture, art, and design can help us as a society and for each earthling to reflect on the ambivalent relationship between nature and humans in the Anthropocene by raising the critical question of how we can build more sustainable relations with nature through design. Respectively, this project documentation informs about my graduation project within the MFA embedded design program at HDK-Valand, focusing on design, organization, and sustainability. READ MORE
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15. Sustainability-Linked Bonds: An investigation of premiums associated with sustainability-linked bonds
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Sustainable finance has become of great importance over the past years, especially due to global climate development, resulting in increased awareness among public and private sectors, and hence, more conscientious investors. In a market familiar with green bonds, Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLBs) emerged as a new financial instrument posing a lesser greenwashing risk and, therefore, greater potential to make a material impact. READ MORE