Essays about: "CO2e"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 69 essays containing the word CO2e.
-
16. The effect of an environmental tax on the consumption of dairy and plant-based drinks : the case of Sweden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : In the light of global greenhouse gases (GHG) mitigation targets, this study aims to investigate if a consumption-sided CO2e weighted tax scheme on dairy and plant-based drinks can shift consumption towards plant-based drinks and thereby lower GHG emissions. Using scanner data from a Swedish supermarket ICA Maxi Nacka located in Stockholm, Sweden, we construct a multistage Quadratic Almost Ideal Demand System (QUAIDS) to evaluate changes in demand due to the tax implementation. READ MORE
-
17. Comparative Life CycleAssessment of Two Single Family Dwellings
University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknikAbstract : This study compared the Global Warming Potential (GWP) impact of two single-family dwellings situated in Halmstad and Norrköping. The aim of this thesis work is to investigate how building materials types, material quantities, and geographical boundaries affect the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) results. READ MORE
-
18. Life cycle assessment of a new and a renovated building
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronikAbstract : Ever since the Swedish government declared their long-term goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, the importance of life-cycle assessments (LCA) in the building sector has increased. In 2018 the building sector in Sweden was responsible for 21% of all emissions. READ MORE
-
19. Scania’s Packaging Network : Analysis of the Environmental Impact of Alternative Fuels and Modalities Within the Transportation Network
University essay from KTH/Industriell produktionAbstract : In a fast-moving world with high demand for deliveries of various goods, the need for high performing transportation systems and networks has grown rapidly. As a reaction, the number of trucks has increased, which together with other transport solutions to cover the need has caused a growth of CO2e emissions. READ MORE
-
20. A study of climate labels’ promise to redefine the climate impact of the restaurant industry : a case study of Klimato
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Purpose Collective efforts are needed to reach these ambitious goals to change the status quo to combat climate change. As the food industry accounts for more than one-third of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, it is one of the single largest contributors to climate change. READ MORE