Essays about: "carbon dioxide equivalents"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 33 essays containing the words carbon dioxide equivalents.

  1. 1. Emission Calculation Model for Vehicle Routing Planning : Estimation of emissions from heavy transports and optimization with carbon dioxide equivalents for a route planning software

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Energisystem

    Author : Alice Hartikka; Simon Nordenhög; [2021]
    Keywords : Multi objective optimization; fuel consumption; transport emissions; Multiobjektiv optimering; bränslekonsumtion; transportutsläpp;

    Abstract : The transport sector is a major cause of emissions both in Sweden and globally. This master thesis aims to develop a model for estimating emissions from heavy transport on a specific route. The emissions can be used in a route planning software and help the driver choose a route that contributes to reduced emissions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Swedish food habits for higher nutritional value and lower climate impact : food retail portfolio management

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Rebecca Johansson; Linn Torstensson; [2021]
    Keywords : greenhouse gas emissions; private label brand; sustainable diets; sustainable food consumption; sustainable nutrition;

    Abstract : In order to tackle climate change and the increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases, a transformation of human diets is urgently needed. The food retailers can play an important role if integrating sustainability related aspects in their corporate portfolio decisions in order to influence the consumer to make more sustainable food choices. READ MORE

  4. 3. Consumption of sustainable food products : A study of the Sustainable purchase perception matrix and Sustainable lead consumers; A life cycle assessment of BäR smoothie

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Cecilia Melén; Mirea Wolff; [2021]
    Keywords : Compromise; Confidence; WTP; PCE; Sustainable lead consumer; Sustainability marketing; Scepticism; Life cycle assessment; LCA; Environmental impact; Global warming; Eutrophication; Primary energy use; Smoothie; Kompromiss; Självförtroende; WTP; PCE; Hållbar marknadsföring; Skepticism; Livscykelanalys; LCA; Miljöpåverkan; Global uppvärmning; Övergödning; Primärenergianvändning; Smoothie;

    Abstract : Part 1 The scientific community has identified an attitude-action gap for demographic and psychographic variables when studying sustainable purchase behaviour. By focusing on what happens during the purchase instead of the purchaser, this cross-sectional study aims to understand sustainable purchase behaviour when consumers purchase sustainable food. READ MORE

  5. 4. Markanvändning och kolbalans : beräkning av nettoutsläpp av koldioxid för SLU:s markanvändning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Camilla Lindberg; [2021]
    Keywords : markanvändning; koldioxidberäkning; klimatrapportering; skogsmark; åkermark; betesmark;

    Abstract : SLU äger såväl skogsmark, åkermark som betesmarker runt om i Sverige som påverkar kolinlagring och utsläpp på olika sätt – denna rapport kartlägger denna kolbalans och beräknar årliga nettoutsläpp av koldioxidekvivalenter. Beräkningar för kolbalansen hos SLU:s markanvändning har inte tidigare gjorts och därmed inte inkluderats i universitets årliga rapport om koldioxidutsläpp. READ MORE

  6. 5. Liquid Natural Gas : A study of the environmental impact of LNG in comparison to diesel

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Sjöfartshögskolan (SJÖ); Linnéuniversitetet/Sjöfartshögskolan (SJÖ)

    Author : Jonas Edfors; Robin Bremberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Methane; LNG; Engine; Marine; Mole; Methane Slip; Ship; CO2; CH4; Emission; IMO; Exhaust gas; Environment; Propulsion; Heavy Fuel Oil; Ultra Low Fuel Oil; Diesel; Marine Diesel Oil; ECA; SECA; NECA; IMO; g kWh; EEDI; LSFO; Metan; LNG; Motor; Mol; Skepp; Miljö; Miljövänligt; Tjockolja; Diesel; Marine Diesel; Avgas; CO2; CH4; ECA; SECA; NECA; IMO; g kWh; EEDI; LSFO;

    Abstract : Liquefied Natural Gases (LNG) has been an alternative fuel in the marine industry for several years, but lately, the amount of ships that have been powered by methane has increased a lot. Some of the reasons for this is because LNG does not contain any sulfur and releases less nitrogen oxides than traditional maritime fuels. READ MORE