Essays about: "accounting framework"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 253 essays containing the words accounting framework.

  1. 1. The journey of accounting for nature: A qualitative study of the strive to account for nature through translation of the TNFD framework from a Scandinavian Institutionalism perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Markus Ögren; Ulrika Ohlson; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Taskforce of Nature-related Financial Disclosures TNFD ; Translation; Travel of ideas; Idea carriers; Accounting for nature; Calculative practices; Credibility; Salience; Legitimacy; Dis-embedding; Packaging; Unpacking;

    Abstract : This thesis examines how the traveling idea of accounting for nature is translated and materialized into a standardized framework. This is interesting as there is a rising interest in how to report on environmental issues and this interest has now expanded beyond climate-related issues to nature more broadly. READ MORE

  2. 2. Analysing the effects of 24/7 Carbon-free Energy procurement strategies on the electricity system : Case Study of commercial and industrial sector in the Netherlands

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

    Author : NINA JABŁOŃSKA; [2023]
    Keywords : 24 7 Carbon-free Energy; carbon accounting; corporate electricity procurement; Energy Attribute Certificates; hourly matching; the Netherlands.; 24 7 kolfri energi; koldioxidredovisning; företagens elupphandling; energiattributcertifikat; timmatchning; Nederländerna.;

    Abstract : Considering the growing importance of the electricity sector in the worldwide decarbonisation efforts, as well as large volumes of energy consumed by the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, corporate power procurement is found to be a significant contributor to building a net zero economy. Within this topic, hourly matching of carbon-free electricity supply with demand, or 24/7 Carbon-free Energy (24/7 CFE), is identified as a next-generation power procurement framework, with growing interest from a wide range of stakeholders in the energy sector and benefits backed by robust research evidence. READ MORE

  3. 3. Paths forward for Sustainable Maritime Transport : A techno-economic optimization framework for next generation vessels

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

    Author : Julian Ulrich Hausweiler; [2023]
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    Abstract : Recently, the decarbonization of maritime transport has received increased attention, in order to align with the targets of the Paris Agreement. In 2023, the International Maritime Organization unveiled their revised greenhouse gas strategy with an ambitious target: net-zero emissions by 2050. READ MORE

  4. 4. Assessment of servitization capabilities in the manufacturing industry from a maturity perspective

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

    Author : Isak Wallin; [2023]
    Keywords : Servitization; Capabilities; Product-service system; PSS; Assessment framework; Manufacturing industry; Service innovation; Maturity analysis; Exploratory study; Cross-case analysis; Case study; Qualitative; Eisenhardt’s method; Tjänstefiering; Förmågor; Product-tjänste system; PSS; Bedömningsverktyg; Tillverkningsindustri; Tjänsteinnovation; Mognadsanalys; Explorativ studie; korsanalys; Fallstudier; Kvalitativ; Eisenhardt’s metod;

    Abstract : Investigating servitization capabilities in the manufacturing industry, through a maturity profile analysis. The purpose is to increase understanding of the relationship between capabilities and the contingency revolving maturity through an exploratory study that seeks to increase the knowledge of shared and divergent capabilities through cross-case analysis of organization incumbent to different maturity stages of servitization. READ MORE

  5. 5. An assessment of the surrogate host metagenome-assembled genome decontamination for non-model host organisms : Proof-of-concept

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : André Bourbonnais; [2023]
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    Abstract : In this study, a novel method has been assessed to bridge the gap between bioinformatics and ecological conservation efforts to gain evidence to further base conservational plans on. Herein, the validity of using a provisional host metagenome-assembled metagenome to decontaminate the data from host contamination was concluded. READ MORE