Essays about: "climate change"

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  1. 1. TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE ROAD TRANSPORT - Key factors on consumers’ willingness to adopt electric vehicles in Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Gökay Cinar; [2021-07-14]
    Keywords : Sustainable Road Transport; Electric Vehicle; Sweden; Rational Choice Theory; Multi-level Perspective Framework;

    Abstract : This study aims to explore and understand key factors that influence consumers’ willingness to adopt electric vehicles in Sweden. As the world is facing the climate change reality, many initiatives are taking place in various sectors in different countries to tackle climate change. READ MORE

  3. 2. From Product to Service – The Customer Value of Servitization - A study examining the potential customer value of servitization of the indoor climate

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Constance Ekström Skeppstedt; Clara-Beatha Björck; [2021-07-07]
    Keywords : Servitization; Product-Service Systems; Indoor Air Quality; Indoor Climate; HVAC-R Industry; Customer Value; Property Owners;

    Abstract : In an environment that constantly changes and with increasing competition, firms struggle to staycompetitive. To be able to compete, firms have to differentiate. One way to do so is throughservitization. By offering customers services instead of products, firms can improve their offeringto customers by increased customization. READ MORE

  4. 3. The cooling potential of Rain Gardens and Green Roofs - The influence on energy partitioning in Kvillebäcken, Gothenburg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Julia Cederbrant; [2021-07-05]
    Keywords : urban energy balance; urban water balance; SUEWS; energy partitioning; Blue-green infrastructure;

    Abstract : Blue-green infrastructure (BGI) has become a popular way of combating the effects of climatechange, both regarding heat mitigation and runoff from precipitation. This thesis aims tounderstand the potential of two BGI types, namely rain gardens and green roofs, of increasingthe latent heat fraction in an urban area and thereby also understand the possible cooling effectfrom these measures. READ MORE

  5. 4. Greener Closets: Understanding Practices of Acquiring Sustainable Fashion

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Olivia Falklind; Johanna Viitanen; [2021-07-02]
    Keywords : practice theory; sustainable fashion; reuse; upcycling; sharing; time;

    Abstract : MSc in Marketing and Consumption.... READ MORE

  6. 5. Seaweed with several benefits A qualitative study about companies’ interest in an environmental project of seaweed cultivations and important factors to consider when formulating a sustainable value proposition of the concept.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Kajsa Eriksson; Lovisa Rogbring; [2021-06-30]
    Keywords : Environmental project; Seaweed cultivation; Kelp; Saccharina latissima; Climate change mitigation; Carbon offsetting; Eutrophication mitigation.;

    Abstract : Climate change calls for urgent responsibility, not at least from companies, and limitingactivities is vital to not suppress Earth's systems. Carbon offsetting is a short-term solutionused by companies to lower its environmental impact, but new innovations are needed.Multiple researchers have stated several environmental benefits with seaweed, e.g. READ MORE