Essays about: "GHG Protocol"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 32 essays containing the words GHG Protocol.

  1. 16. Participatory Modelling for Carbon Footprint Analysis : A Case Study at DeLava

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

    Author : Emil Deckner; Carl Mailer; [2020]
    Keywords : carbon footprint; corporate sustainability; participatory modelling; mediated modelling; system thinking; organisational learning; sustainability strategy; koldioxidutsläpp; hållbart företagande; participativ modellering; medlande modellering; systemtänkande; lärande i organisation; hållbarhetsstrategi;

    Abstract : Because of global warming, companies have started to tackle sustainability issues within their operations, but major uncertainties exist on how to establish a quantitative baseline of the current environmental performance of companies. Numerous investigations have been made to assess the carbon footprint of companies with a variety of methods, tools and strategies. READ MORE

  3. 17. Swedish companies' current use of carbon offsetting - underlying ethical view and preparedness for post-2020 carbon market conditions

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Louise Hwargård; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; Climate change mitigation; Corporate climate strategies; Voluntary carbon offsetting; Ethical view; Paris Agreement;

    Abstract : In 2015, the Paris Agreement was signed by nations all over the world. The new climate agreementwill replace previous Kyoto Protocol post-2020 and will likely change the conditions for using carbonoffsetting. READ MORE

  4. 18. Biochar production from wood waste for GHG reduction : A case-study from the construction industry

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Tara Mirovic; [2020]
    Keywords : Biochar; pyrolysis; LCA; environmental management; carbon sequestration; GHG; waste; circular economy; construction;

    Abstract : Skanska, Sweden’s leading project development and construction groups, is increasingly striving for innovative solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations and close the loop on waste materials. The company has expressed interest in investing in a pyrolysis plant in the Stockholm region to produce biochar out of wood waste from construction sites. READ MORE

  5. 19. Analysis of Burkina Faso Electricity System

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

    Author : Robert Karisa Masumbuko; [2019]
    Keywords : Electricity; Burkina Faso; LEAP; renewable energy; vulnerability; climate change; Elektricitet; Burkina Faso; LEAP; förnybar energi; klimatförändringar;

    Abstract : Burkina Faso like many other Least Developed Countries (LDC) in their quest for sustainable development has realized that for there to be meaningful economic and social progress, prioritizing resilience to impacts of climate change is critical. In its National Adaptation Plan, a decrease in average rainfall is forecasted in the order of 150 mm by 2025, in comparison to an average annual value of 798mm for the period 1991 to 2016, and an increase in average temperatures between 1° C - 2. READ MORE

  6. 20. Strategic management of corporate value chain emissions - Exploring the drivers and barriers for scope 3 management

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Björn Fondén; Martina Wennesjö; [2018-06-26]
    Keywords : corporate value chain emissions; carbon management strategies; scope 3 management; sustainable supply chain management; GHG Protocol Scope 3 Emission Standard;

    Abstract : Problem definition In recent years companies have developed carbon management strategies (CMS) in order to take greater responsibility for their climate impact. However, these have focused on direct emission sources, neglecting substantial emissions downstream and upstream in the value chain. READ MORE