Essays about: "Environmental Hot-spots"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words Environmental Hot-spots.

  1. 1. In Pursuit of Legitimacy: A Decade of Non-Financial Reporting in the European Automotive Industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Lukas Lidvall; Viktor Rafstedt; [2023-07-04]
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    Abstract : Non-Financial Reporting (NFR) has grown significantly in importance within corporate reporting, particularly in the automotive industry, which is struggling with substantial inherent environmental challenges. However, at the same time, many argue that the NFR in the automotive industry is lackluster and riddled with inconsistencies and information overload. READ MORE

  3. 2. Methane tree stem flux over the course of the spring flood : Spatial and temporal effects in a boreal riparian zone

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Elin Berg; [2022]
    Keywords : Methane; tree stem flux; boreal forest; riparian zones; spring flood;

    Abstract : Methane (CH4) tree stem-atmosphere flux is viewed as a new frontier in the global carbon cycle and may be of great importance. The effect on flux from different tree species, forest ecosystems and seasons is still uncertain. READ MORE

  4. 3. Life Cycle Assessment of organic and conventional conserved crushed tomatoes for the Swedish market

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Manuela Inglese; [2022]
    Keywords : tomato; crushed tomato; supply chain; carbon footprint; energy use;

    Abstract : The current global food system has been identified as responsible for a large part of global environmental impact, and the environmental impact of agriculture has significantly increased mainly due to its production practices and activities included in the entire product supply chain. The tomato supply-chain has an important role in the global agri-food industry, identifying California, Italy, China, Spain, Portugal and Turkey as the leading producers globally, and Italy and Spain among the main exporters of tomato products in Europe. READ MORE

  5. 4. Comparison of CO2 flux in an Amazonian natural lake and hydroelectric reservoir

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Claudia Majtenyi Hill; [2020]
    Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Due to global demand for alternative energy sources, the industry of hydropower is continuing to thrive. Not only are there already thousands of dams worldwide, but many more developments are planned for the future. READ MORE

  6. 5. A Framework for Assessment of and Advancement Towards Sustainable Circular Economy : An application on automotive brake calipers

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Alva Helin; [2020]
    Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment; Material Flow Analysis; Remanufacturing; Circularity; Livscykelanalys; Materialfl ̈odesanalys; Renovering; Cirkularitet;

    Abstract : The current use of natural resources within the industry generally constitutes of linear systems of raw material extraction to waste formation. However, an increased awareness of sustainability issues has resulted in engagements to try to minimise the impacts on the environment that these linear systems impose. READ MORE