Essays about: "Climate Investing"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 86 essays containing the words Climate Investing.

  1. 41. Co-living Real Estate in Sweden: A new investment opportunity

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : My Almgren; Louise Melander; [2020]
    Keywords : Co-living; Real Estate Investments; Rental Housing; Flexibility; Sustainability; Co-living; Fastighetsinvesteringar; Hyresbostäder; Flexibilitet; Hållbarhet;

    Abstract : Co-living is a new modern tenure form that has emerged due to the current critical state of the Swedish residential housing market in larger cities, such as Stockholm. Moreover, the climate crisis has called for more sustainable solutions. The concept of sharing space is aligned with this ambition and is perceived as a sustainable way of living. READ MORE

  3. 42. The European customs arena : Today and tomorrow

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Albin Nils Mattsson; Oskar Wilgotson; Gustav Thomas Åsberg; [2020]
    Keywords : Blockchain; trade blocs; trade agreements; customer requirements; customs services;

    Abstract : Customs services are increasing and becoming more important as global and cross-border trade increases. New trade agreements are developing which changes the prerequisites for actors concerned by the customs market. The customs industry is in many cases old-fashioned where customs service providers are making declarations by hand. READ MORE

  4. 43. Biochar production from wood waste for GHG reduction : A case-study from the construction industry

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Tara Mirovic; [2020]
    Keywords : Biochar; pyrolysis; LCA; environmental management; carbon sequestration; GHG; waste; circular economy; construction;

    Abstract : Skanska, Sweden’s leading project development and construction groups, is increasingly striving for innovative solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations and close the loop on waste materials. The company has expressed interest in investing in a pyrolysis plant in the Stockholm region to produce biochar out of wood waste from construction sites. READ MORE

  5. 44. Indicators for Flood Adaptation Assessment: The Case of New York City

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Cristina Bernal Aparicio; [2020]
    Keywords : Vulnerability; flood risk management; framework for flood adaptation; climate change; disaster risk reduction.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Due to both the effects of climate change and the high concentrations of infrastructure and socio-economic activity in low-lying areas in NYC, floods have the potential to destroy homes and businesses, impair infrastructure, and threaten human safety. Measurement, reporting, and verification are vital steps in evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of a climate change adaptation efforts. READ MORE

  6. 45. Assessing Active Mobility Pathways: Policy mixes to address the triple threat of physical inactivity, air pollution, and climate change in Oxford

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Natalie Gravett; [2020]
    Keywords : Zero Emissions Zone; Physical Activity; Active Mobility; Sustainable Transportation; Policy Evaluation Policy Mixes; Health Economic Assessment Tool; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The combined threat of poor air quality, physical inactivity, and climate change is a major sustainability challenge for the transport sector. Numerous policy interventions may address this, yet technological improvement measures, including the isolated introduction of Emissions Zones, are currently over-emphasised. READ MORE