Essays about: "Value-action gap"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words Value-action gap.

  1. 1. Elite Athletes’ Travel Behaviour to/from Sport Events : A Case Study of Biathlon

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turism

    Author : Marie Lerho; [2024]
    Keywords : transportation; sport tourism; elite athletes; environmental sustainability; travel behaviour; public transportation; environmental concern; value-action gap; high-cost situation;

    Abstract : This thesis analyses how elite athletes travel to/from sport events and which barriers prevent them from engaging in a more sustainable travel behaviour. For this purpose, unstructured interviews with elite athletes were conducted to gain an in-depth understanding about travel experiences and decision-making from elite athletes’ perspective. READ MORE

  3. 2. Games for Change : Exploring the Effects of the Game Climate Fresk at Schneider Electric and the Climate Engagement Potential for Employees

    University essay from KTH/Lärande

    Author : Björn Nordin; Martin Wahlström; [2022]
    Keywords : Pro climate behaviour; Value-action gap; Climate ambassador; Behavioural change; Attitude change; Self- and Collective efficacy; Climate change education; Corporate climate action; Klimatpositivt beteende; Value-action gap; Klimatambassadör; Beteendeförändring; Attitydförändring; Själv- och kollektiv förmåga; Klimatutbildning; Corporate climate action;

    Abstract : Climate change creates an urgency for action to be taken at government, corporate and individual level. Changing behaviours is a necessity to meet the global temperature goal of 2 °C increase, and companies have a significant role to play in this transformation. To change these behaviours, a change needs to happen in both attitudes and actions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluating Environmental Consciousness Amongst Users of a Video Creation Service

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

    Author : Lisa Håkansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Eco-Feedback Technology; Environmental Consciousness; Value-Action Gap; Video Creation and Rendering; Eco-Feedback Teknologi; Miljömedvetenhet; Value-Action Gap; Videoskapande och rendering;

    Abstract : The increasing levels of comfort have caused an increased electricity consumption over the last couple of years, leading to an increase in carbon dioxide emissions. At the same time, the interest and awareness regarding sustainability and climate change is growing, imposing a pressure on companies to incorporate sustainable businessmodels in their business. READ MORE

  5. 4. What Gets Measured Gets Done: Sustainability Reporting in Swedish Retail SMEs

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Alva Jonevret; Matilda Ljunglöf; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Sustainability Reporting; SMEs; Sustainable Retailing; Barriers;

    Abstract : Climate change is undoubtedly affecting the planet with sea ice melts, wildfires, and warmer temperatures. Science shows the need for keeping the global temperature at 1.5°C, which calls for a rapid societal and environmental transformation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Is knowledge enough? : A qualitative study investigating the knowledge-action gap of environmental science students

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Sandra Karlsson; Alexandra Lindström; [2020]
    Keywords : Knowledge-action gap; attitude-behavior gap; behavioral change; climate change; climate psychology; environmental psychology; environmental science; environmental education.; Knowledge-action gap; attitude-behavior gap; beteendevetenskap; klimatförändringar; klimatpsykologi; miljöpsykologi; miljövetenskap; miljöutbildning.;

    Abstract : In order to slow down, if not stop, climate change, we all need to contribute to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. This knowledge has been with us for a long time, but nevertheless emissions have not decreased, but rather increased. To understand the reason why we don't act in line with what we know, we need to study behaviors. READ MORE