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  1. 1. Environmental sustainability of a low-temperature heating system : A case study

    University essay from KTH/Byggteknik och design

    Author : Bogdan Kurasov; Ahmed Alchasov; [2023]
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    Abstract : Nowadays, 40% of annual global CO2-emission is caused by the building sector. 27% of these emissions are coming from building operations and the main use of energy in buildings is heating. READ MORE

  3. 2. Life cycle assessment of timber high-rise building structures : Case study of a project examined in the context of French environmental regulation (RE2020)

    University essay from KTH/Byggnadsmaterial

    Author : Corentin Le Gall; [2023]
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    Abstract : The damages that the building sector does to the environment can no longer be ignored and need to be approached with a life cycle assessment (LCA). Advantages to build in wood and to build dense cities lead to a potential “two birds in one stone” effect regarding high-rise massive timber construction. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainable supply logistics and inventory management : A case study at Axelent AB

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Ebba Knutsson; [2023]
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    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to give an insight to operation and managerial possibilities anddifficulties of sustainable inventory management. The objective is to give a general picture ofwhat is available in terms of economic models as well as the implications from the currentsituation and eventual changes. READ MORE

  5. 4. Decarbonising the Mining Industry: The Case of Dannemora Iron Ore Mine

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Felix Meyer; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainable Energy Transition; Decarbonisation; Electrification; LCI; Mining; Iron ore; Dannemora.;

    Abstract : The Swedish mining and minerals sector is one of the most prominent greenhouse gas emitters in the country. At the same time, it also provides Sweden and other nations with vast amounts of important metals and minerals, which are not easily replaced. READ MORE

  6. 5. SAVINGS OF MATERIAL RESOURCES AND CARBON EMISSIONS WHEN CONVERTING FOSSIL FUEL CAR TO ELECTRIC : A CASE STUDY FOR SWEDEN

    University essay from KTH/Integrated Transport Research Lab, ITRL; KTH/Elkraftteknik

    Author : Daniel Hiller; [2022]
    Keywords : LCA; carbon emissions; material resources; fossil fuel vehicles; battery electric vehicles; carculator; Sweden; LCA; Kohlenstoffemissionen; Materialressourcen; Fahrzeuge mit fossilen Brennstoffen; batterieelektrische Fahrzeuge; carculator; Schweden;

    Abstract : Transportation in Sweden currently accounts for one-third of domestic GHG emissions. Thereof more than 90 % are allocated to road traffic with passenger cars being the largest contributor. Hence, the Swedish government adopted stringent climate policies to cut transport emissionsby 70 % (compared to 2010) latest until 2030. READ MORE