Essays about: "climate change literature background"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 28 essays containing the words climate change literature background.

  1. 11. Does CSR really influence Millennials' purchase decisions? : A qualitative study on attitudes toward the fast fashion industry

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sanna Moresjö; Yue Xin; [2020]
    Keywords : CSR; fast fashion; purchase decisions; millennials; emerging markets;

    Abstract : Background: The phenomenon of CSR has become an increasingly adopted strategy among companies, as a result of the frequent discussion on climate change. At the same time, consumers have attained further awareness regarding sustainability and how consumption impacts the environment. READ MORE

  3. 12. Airport expansion in times of climate crises – examining the discrepancy. : A discursive exercise on the rationale of the Royal Schiphol Group expansion

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Esmée Ramaaker; [2019]
    Keywords : Airport expansion; Schiphol Airport; Lelystad Airport; Environmental discourse analysis; Sustainable development; Carbon regimes.;

    Abstract : This study tries to increase the understanding on how expansionist aviation policies are rationalized against the background of climate change politics. The study executes a case study on the Netherlands, focusing on the Royal Schiphol Group aviation expansion project. READ MORE

  4. 13. Development of a modern catalytic system for the production of C3+ aliphatic alcohols by the Fischer-Tropsch method

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Aravind Ganesan; [2019]
    Keywords : syngas; Cobalt; Fischer-Tropsch; alcohols; hydrocarbons; syngas; kobolt; Fischer-Tropsch; alkoholer; kolväten;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with converting a mixture of H2 and CO, also referred to as syngas or producer gas, to higher or mixed alcohols and other fuels through a process called Fischer Tropsch Synthesis (FTS). It is a beneficial pathway that minimizes the dependence on oil and similar fossil fuels which contribute to rapid climate change by releasing harmful greenhouse gases. READ MORE

  5. 14. Artificial Groundwater Injection : A Study of Groundwater Level Control in Swedish Infrastructure Projects

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Martin Kjellberg Skjenken; [2019]
    Keywords : Groundwater; Subsidence; Artificial Recharge; Artificial Groundwater injection; Climate Change; Numerical modelling; Infrastructure and Swedish Transport Administration; Grundvatten; marksättningar; Skyddsinfiltration; Framtida klimatförändringar; Infrastruktur; Numerisk modellering; Trafikverket;

    Abstract : This thesis sets out to increase the knowledge of artificial groundwater injection (AGWI) in Sweden on behalf of the Swedish Transport Administration. This has been done by firstly conducting a literature review which provided the background which comprises mainly groundwater theory and subsidence. READ MORE

  6. 15. Challenges of transforming a Business Model to a Sustainable Business Model - A case study based on IKEA and Tetra Pak

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Martin Alexander Schneider; Viviana Bermudez; [2018]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Business Model; Sustainable Business Model; Challenges; IKEA; Tetra Pak; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Climate change, poverty, inequality and the increase of strict regulations - these are just a few of the factors contributing to the rise of sustainability in today’s corporate environment. As society and the worldwide population are affected by these omnipresent changes, it becomes inevitable for companies to transform their business models in order to respond to demands concerning sustainability. READ MORE