Essays about: "Disincentives"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the word Disincentives.

1. 1. Deep-Decarbonization of the Industrial Sector through Electrification in France : Analysis of Current Status, Technologies and Policies

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

   Author : Alexandra Couchy; [2023]
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   Abstract : The increasing scientific awareness around man’s responsibility towards global warming has led to political decisions and actions, in order to try to curb the phenomenon of climate change. As a pioneer in tackling greenhouse gases emissions, Europe is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with emission reduction targets of -55% by 2030, and Member States have had to make plans to fulfil this goal. READ MORE

3. 2. May the Forces be with you : A study of factors influencing companies transitioning to government-imposed net zero targets

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Jonatan Green Brzezinski; Kamuran Kivanc Kaftanoglu; [2022]
   Keywords : Net Zero; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; GHG; Corporate Sustainability; Transition Theory; Organisational Change; Sustainability Drivers; Enablers and Barriers;

   Abstract : The need to transition the global economy to net zero greenhouse gas emissions is clear. Commitments made by the majority of the world’s governments declare that a global net zero economy should be achieved by the middle of the century. What is less clear is how this transition should take place, or how these commitments impact companies. READ MORE

4. 3. Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) for disincentivizing car ownership and use in Reykjavík

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Francisco Javier Ari Quintana; [2021]
   Keywords : Transportation; Car ownership; Shared mobility; Mobility-as-a-Service; MaaS; Disincentives; Reykjavík;

   Abstract : Iceland faces problems in achieving decarbonization goals, especially regarding its transportation sector having highly car-oriented passenger transport in the capital city, Reykjavík. Therefore, there is a need to shift toward more sustainable transport modes. READ MORE

5. 4. Puerto Rican Statehood and Republican Party Opposition : The Paradox Between the Official Republican Party Platform and Republican Party Representatives

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

   Author : Clare Hamilton; [2021]
   Keywords : United States state-building; voting strategies; Republican Party; Puerto Rico; American conservativism;

   Abstract : In November 2020, Puerto Rico, currently a territory of the United States, held a referendum and the majority voted to become a state of the United States of America. Statehood is decided by the U.S. Congress in Washington, D. READ MORE

6. 5. Leveraging digital technologies for transitions to clean and safe water : a case study of Kibera informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Diane Mumbi Mungai; [2020]
   Keywords : Water; Kibera; access; transitions; sociotechnical systems; malfunction and disrepair; governance failure; coexistence; mediating technologies; privatisation; archipelagos; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Inadequate water infrastructural development and high costs of water are few of the many challenges that affect water access in Kibera. Consequently, many alternatives to piped water grew out of necessity to meet the needs of residents. READ MORE