Essays about: "Science-based innovation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words Science-based innovation.
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1. Pathway for Sustainable Aviation : Analysis of Science-Based Targets for Aviation
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : In order for the aviation industry to meet the targets of the Paris agreement and reach net-zero by 2050, significant amounts of greenhouse-gas emissions are to be reduced. However, as the industry is essentially dependent on conventional jet fuel, it becomes necessary for alternative technologies to develop and phase out fossil-based fuels. READ MORE
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2. The issues with measuring and reporting emissions - An analysis of the agriculture sectors efforts to improve sustainability reporting
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are a major contributor to climate change globally. The way to report and calculate the emissions can require vast amounts of resources and can be a complicated process for both farmers and top-level management. READ MORE
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3. When doing good is not enough : A study of how Swedish companies are using shared value creation in their sustainable practices
University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella HandelshögskolanAbstract : The world is jeopardized by several social and environmental threats. The limited resources are being used at a rapid rate which contributes to negative effects on global warming. Along with increased poverty, human rights are being violated and labor is exploited. Therefore, sustainability is perhaps a more urgent topic than ever. READ MORE
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4. Value of CO2 neutrality for sustainable engineering steel: A case study of Ovako AB
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : Steel production is today one of the most CO2-demanding activities and causes 8% of the global emissions of GHG. It is crucial for the industry to reduce its emissions radically in order to be in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Science-Based Target initiative. READ MORE
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5. Social Innovation for Sustainable Development: : Analyzing the Integration of Sustainability Competencies in Social Innovation Education.
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utvecklingAbstract : Describing novel ideas and solutions that more effectively meet people’s needs than existing products, processes, or structures, social innovation (SI) is a promising concept to address the pressing issues of the sustainability challenge that society faces. Social innovation education (SIE) is a recent field in higher education that has gained attention regarding its potential contribution to sustainable development (SD); as such, SIE is nested within the system of education for sustainable development (ESD). READ MORE