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1. Exploring potential E-fuel production pathways for maritime and aviation sectors in France : a techno-economic and environmental assessment
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The aviation and maritime industries pose significant challenges for decarbonization, having increased activity in the past decade. One promising solution to limit emissions in these sectors is Electrofuels (E-fuel), derived from water electrolysis hydrogen and captured CO2 or nitrogen. READ MORE
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2. Heritability of methane emission in Swedish Red cattle in northern Sweden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and GeneticsAbstract : Dairy cattle contribute a significant proportion of greenhouse gases (GHG), mainly methane (CH4), among other livestock species. Methane has a negative impact on climate; therefore, its reduction is a top priority for a sustainable dairy production system. READ MORE
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3. Climate Change Coverage and the Performance of Green and Brown Equities
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Climate change has emerged as one of the world’s most pressing issues, a development that has prompted investors to shift their focus accordingly, catalysing a significant increase in green investments. This study is set against this backdrop, focusing on the performance of portfolios of European firms classified as low or high emission intensity – green or brown respectively – during an eight-year period, from January 2010 to June 2018. READ MORE
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4. Taking Climate into Account - Carbon Management Tools for Investment Decisions and Progress Tracking at an Energy Company
University essay from Lunds universitet/InnovationsteknikAbstract : Background: Climate change is becoming a more urgent issue, where global agreements and regulations are putting pressure on companies to calculate and disclose their greenhouse gas emissions to combat the problem. Other driving forces of carbon disclosure for companies include social, economic, and financial pressure, as well as firm specific internal factors. READ MORE
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5. The Impact of Carbon Emissions on Stock Returns
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : We investigate the carbon emissions' effect on stock returns in European firms. The results show that firms with higher carbon intensity, a relative measure of carbon emission, yield a higher stock return while controlling for return-predicting factors. READ MORE