Essays about: "Environmental and Sustainability Assessment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 324 essays containing the words Environmental and Sustainability Assessment.

  1. 1. Life Cycle Assessment : a comparison of fossil energy use and climate impact on small scale manufacturing and large scale conventional manufacturing of textile toys

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Malin Henriksen; [2024]
    Keywords : textile toy; LCA; energy use; sustainable production; China; Sri Lanka; cotton production; fossil fuel use; GWP100;

    Abstract : This study conducts a Life Cycle Assessment to compare the environmental impacts, specifically climate impact and fossil fuel use, of textile toys produced in China and Sri Lanka. Through evaluating large-scale industrial production in China against small-scale, handcrafted production in Sri Lanka, it identifies the considerable environmental footprint of cotton production in both scenarios. READ MORE

  2. 2. Development and Application of an End-of-Life Framework

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

    Author : Daniel Blomberg; David Lorang; [2023]
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    Abstract : As the global climate crisis becomes more urgent, organizations are forced to find ways of reducing their environmental footprint to meet changing climate policies and consumer demands. As the automotive industry is adapting to the shift from internal combustion engines to electrification, as well as the shift from traditional linear business models to circular ones, there is a chance for new actors entering the market to adopt circular business models from their inception, giving them an edge over incumbent firms who have slower adaption times. READ MORE

  3. 3. Development of a Product Circularity Indicator Suitable for the EPD-scheme of Construction Products : A Review of Product Circularity Indicators and their Potential Applicability in EPDs for the Construction Sector

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Anna Hallberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Product Circularity; Indicator; EPD; Construction Products; Green Buildings; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Produktcirkuläritet; Indikator; EPD; Byggprodukter; Hållbara Byggnader;

    Abstract : A change in resource consumption patterns is crucial to avoid climate change, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to increase climate resilience and consequently, the idea of a circular economy (CE) has gained widespread attention. The resource intense building and construction sector has become subject to both internal and external pressure to become more circular. READ MORE

  4. 4. How Venture Capital Could Use Large Language Models to Screen Sustainability Impact Startups

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

    Author : Måns Vilhelm Tivenius; Karl-Gustav Elf; [2023]
    Keywords : Large Language Models; Venture Capital; Impact Investing; Prompt Engineering; GPT-4; ChatGPT; Impact; Sustainability; Artificial Intelligence; Startup success; Impact startup; Impact measurement; Screening; AI for good; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study investigates the potential of large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, to aid venture capitalists in the screening of startups that maximize sustainability impact. To determine the scope that maximizes impact for venture capitalists' and to identify effective screening criteria, the study utilized theoretical research and interviews. READ MORE

  5. 5. Evaluating the potential of circular food waste management : A focus on insect feed utilization

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Jenny Eliasson; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Circular Business Models; BSF; Mealworm; Barriers; Drivers; Cirkulär ekonomi; Circkulära affärsmodeller; Soldatfluga; Mjölmask; Barriärer; Drivkrafter;

    Abstract : Approximately a third of all food produced globally is thrown away, causing both unnecessary environmental impact and unnecessary costs for producers and consumers. Food waste occurs in all steps in the supply chain, from primary production to retail stores, restaurants, and households. READ MORE