Essays about: "carbon calculators"

Found 4 essays containing the words carbon calculators.

  1. 1. Assessment of uncertainties in carbon footprint calculation at manufacturing SMEs

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar produktionsutveckling (ML)

    Author : Ahmednajib Omar; David Wallin; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The need to reduce emissions to cope with climate change and reaching the Paris agreement is an important factor for all industries. For a manufacturing company in the process to reduce emissions, it is important to know where they occur and what factors that affects emissions the most. READ MORE

  3. 2. Visualization of an Individual Carbon Footprint Mitigation Plan Using Transaction Data

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Beatrice Brånemark; [2021]
    Keywords : Information visualization; carbon footprint; carbon calculators; small screens; transaction data.;

    Abstract : Achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreements requires actions being taken on different fronts. This study looked into how to visualize a carbon footprint mitigation plan for individuals. READ MORE

  4. 3. The WeCycle Project – Carbon Calculator development for IT equipment

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Konstantinos Stouris; [2018]
    Keywords : Carbon footprint; Carbon calculator; Circular Economy; Life cycle Assessment LCA ; GHG emissions; ICT industry; IT-equipment; E-waste; Laptops; Smartphones; Desktops; Printers; Monitors; Recycle; Reuse; Resell; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; WeCycle.; Koldioxidavtryck; Koldioxidkalkylator; Cirkulär ekonomi; Livscykelanalys LCA ; Växthusgasutsläpp; IKT-industri; IT-utrustning; E-avfall; Bärbara datorer; Smartphones; Stationär datorer; Skrivare; Bildskärm; Återvinning; Återanvändning; Återförsäljning; Företags samhällsansvar CSR ; WeCycle.;

    Abstract : With global emissions of human activities that drive climate change on the rise, global institutions and authorities are trying to introduce new regulations in the industry, in order to accomplish a significant reduction of carbon emissions. In order for companies to be more effective in reducing carbon emissions, not only from their products but also along their value chains and product portfolios, it is of vital importance to understand and quantify them. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Sustainable Future of Music Festivals: How can new policy instruments and voluntary guidance tools help music festivals become more sustainable?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Helen Ashdown; [2010]
    Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Over the last decade the music festival sector grew enormously: in 2008 over a million festivalgoers gathered in the UK to share music and companionship. However in doing so musicfestivals generate large volumes of waste streams and consume large quantities of resources. READ MORE