Essays about: "carbon intensity."

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  1. 16. Analysis of simulated functional diversity in tropical forests: Differences between cultivated and naturally grown secondary forests in Cambodia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Clarissa Graf; [2023]
    Keywords : physical geography; ecosystem analysis; functional diversity; plant functional traits; ecosystem modelling; secondary forest ecosystems; sustainable forest management; LPJ-GUESS; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Accelerated deforestation represents a major global environmental concern. Over the last decades Cambodia has experienced a drastic decrease in forest cover and measures to halt deforestation have not been as effective as planned. READ MORE

  3. 17. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
    Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

    Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE

  4. 18. Impact of ESG performance and carbon emissions on cost of debt : A study of the Nordic markets

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Filip Larsson; Henrik Larsson; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG performance; carbon intensity; cost of debt; spreads; Refinitiv; ESG scores; CSR; sustainability; Nordics;

    Abstract : The study examines the link between the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance of a company and its cost of debt, measured as credit spreads between corresponding corporate and risk-free government bonds, in Nordic countries between 2020 and 2022. No previous studies look at ESG effects on bond spreads in the Nordic markets, although their stakeholder-oriented nature could make them attentive to ESG issues. READ MORE

  5. 19. Heat Treatment Energy Mapping

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Chidera Henry Mbanyeude; [2023]
    Keywords : Heat Treatment; Through Hardening; Case Carburizing; Surface induction hardening; specific energy consumption; CO2e; Energy Mapping; Carbon intensity;

    Abstract : As the world becomes more focused on sustainability, there is increasing pressure on steel-bearing companies to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. The heat treatment process accounts for about 25% of SKF's energy consumption, and it aims to achieve decarbonized operations by 2030 and the supply chain by 2050. READ MORE

  6. 20. DC-DC Converter for Fast Charging with Mobile BESS in a Weak Grid : Enabling remote charging and increased efficiency with less resource intensity

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

    Author : Alexander Medén; [2023]
    Keywords : Battery energy storage systems; Buck-boost; DC DC converter; Dual-active bridge; fast charging; DC charging; Mobile battery systems; Batterienergilagringssystem; Buck-boost; DC DC-omvandlare; Dual-active bridge; snabbladdning; DC-laddning; Mobila batterisystem;

    Abstract : With the increase of electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads the availability of charging infrastructure becomes more important. Today it is relatively straightforward to install fast chargers in areas with strong power grid connections, such as in urban areas. READ MORE