Essays about: "Avoided Emissions"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 69 essays containing the words Avoided Emissions.

  1. 6. Smart Locks – A case study for comparing Digital and Mechanical Locks from a Sustainable Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Rebecca Grenthe; Madeleine Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable supply chain; Life cycle assessment; Sustainability; Digitalization; Smart City Development; Environmental impact of digitalization; Sustainability reporting; Avoided emissions; Manufacturing process keys; digital locks; digital locks in a smart city.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : As carbon dioxide emissions increase along with the global average temperature, sustainable development is becoming more and more important in all sectors, and it is essential to act toward the reduction of emissions to counteract these dire consequences. Companies are expected to operate sustainably and responsibly with a minimized negative environmental impact alongside accelerating their digitalization journey to stay competitive in a rapidly changing environment. READ MORE

  3. 7. How to turn “less bad” into good without limit : to measure companies’ positive climate impact

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic Resources

    Author : Kajsa Eliasson; [2023]
    Keywords : digitalization; avoided emission; carbon handprint; Scope 4; building; construction; building 4.0; consultancy; project-based industries; carbon assessment; environmental impact; environmental strategies; climate potential;

    Abstract : Climate change is an urgent problem threatening life as we know it. To combat the problem there is a high need to reduce this generation’s human-induced Greenhouse Gasses (GHGs). READ MORE

  4. 8. Production of critical minerals and metals: Empirical investigation of sustainability aspects

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Johanna Askros; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy transition; environmental justice; sustainable development; sustainable mining; systems thinking;

    Abstract : The threat of global climate change has brought on the need for a transition towards renewable energy sources and electrification, thereby creating a significantly increased demand for energy minerals and metals. Despite being on a path towards an energy system with net-zero emissions, the European Union (EU) is currently highly dependent on the import of these minerals and metals from outside of the Union. READ MORE

  5. 9. Thermal Investigation of the Green Revolution Energy Converter : A study on the heat transfer within the GREC in regards of temperature distribution and heat rate

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Mekanisk värmeteori och strömningslära

    Author : Wilma Fager; Maja Abrahamsson Bolstad; Emma Gustafsson; Emma Andersson; Matilda Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : GREC; Energy; Heat transfer; Heat rate; Temperature distribution;

    Abstract : To reduce emissions, new technological solutions can be of use. One technology which is currently being developed is the Green Revolution Energy Converter, GREC. GREC is an engine with the aim to produce electricity from temperature gradients.  This project is part of a greater project that is divided in two with different focus areas. READ MORE

  6. 10. Assessing the Climate Impact and Expansion Potential of On-Demand Storage in the Housing and Construction Sector : A case study on Vinden AB

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

    Author : Mattias Perneby; [2023]
    Keywords : On-demand storage; Housing and construction sector; Greenhouse gas emissions; Space efficiency; Diffusion of innovation; On-demand-lagring; Bygg- och bostadssektorn; Växthusgasutsläpp; Yteffektivitet; Innovationsspridning;

    Abstract : The housing and construction sector is responsible for 40% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it crucial for achieving the Paris Agreement goals. One of the most effective ways to mitigate emissions in this sector is by optimizing the use of existing building stock and minimizing the construction of new houses. READ MORE