Essays about: "CO2e"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 69 essays containing the word CO2e.

1. 21. Life cycle analysis and comparison of climate impact for two alternative floor systems for increased weight in high-rise timber buildings

   University essay from KTH/Byggnadsmaterial

   Author : Nir Kedem; [2022]
   Keywords : Life cycle assessment; LCA; Anavitor; Environmental impact; Building materials; Timber; Concrete; Gravel; Adding weight system.;

   Abstract : The aim of this Master Thesis is to investigate and quantify the climate impact for two floor system alternatives for the Cederhusen project, that is the 8 floors timber-based buildings located at Sankt Eriksplan in Stockholm. The overall motivation for this study is the fact that the construction industry is a major contributor to the total amount of the global greenhouse gas emissions. READ MORE

3. 22. Reduction of emissions at Scania Engine Assembly

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

   Author : Beatrice Rudberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This master thesis is carried out in collaboration with the company Scania which is a provider of transport solutions. The thesis is carried out at Scania’s production unit Engine Assembly where engines are assembled, tested and painted. READ MORE

4. 23. Quantification of emissions in the ICT sector – a comparative analysis of the Product Life Cycle Assessment and Spend-based methods. : Optimal value chain accounting (Scope 3, category 1)

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggd miljö och energiteknik (BET)

   Author : Abhishek kumar Rajesh Jha; [2022]
   Keywords : ICT sector; Scope 3 category 1 emissions or Optimal value chain emissions; CO2e emissions; GHG protocol; PLCA; Spend-based; Smartphones; Laptops; Display; Printed Wiring Board; Integrated Circuit; Solid State Drive; EMLCA; Sensitivity analysis Uncertainty analysis.;

   Abstract : Considering the rapid increase in the ICT (Information & Communication Technology) products in use, there is a risk of an increase in GHG emissions and electronic waste accumulation in the ICT sector. Therefore, it becomes important to account for the emissions in the ICT sector in order to take steps to mitigate them. READ MORE

5. 24. On the direct comparability of non-financial reports from a “Climate Action” & emissions perspective : - with specific reference to Large Cap companies on the Swedish Stock Market over a ten year period

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turism

   Author : Frances Clarke Hermansson; [2021]
   Keywords : Non-financial report NFR ; comparability; sustainability; framework; indicator; unit of measurement; physical quantity; CO2e; GHG emissions.;

   Abstract : There are problems connected to the non-financial reports (NFRs) prepared by companies. The purpose of this study is to compare over a ten year period, the NFRs of Large Cap companies on the Swedish Stock Market, from a “Climate Action” and emissions perspective, to determine if the direct comparability of NFRs has increased within companies, if the direct comparability of NFRs between companies has increased and if regulations launched during the past decade have increased the direct comparability of NFRs. READ MORE

6. 25. Environmental impact from materials and products in infrastructure

   University essay from KTH/Kemiteknik

   Author : Alexander Bergman; [2021]
   Keywords : Environmental product declarations; carbon dioxide equivalent; CO2e; climate targets; reductions targets; infrastructure; Miljövarudeklarationer; koldioxidekvivalenter; CO2e; klimatmål; reduktionsmål;

   Abstract : Global uppvärmning och klimatförändringar har enat världens länder och det arbetas hårt för att den globala temperaturökningen ska hållas under 2 °C. I EU har man satt som mål att vara klimatneutrala senast 2050 och i Sverige satte man ett ambitiöst mål på att uppnå nettonollutsläpp redan till 2045. READ MORE