Essays about: "climate investment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 302 essays containing the words climate investment.

  1. 1. Sustainability priorities of Swedish companies: an analysis of materiality matrixes

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Yegana Abbaszade; [2023]
    Keywords : banking; capital goods; consumption items; daily items; material; investment;

    Abstract : In this study, I used quantitative content analysis to analyze the materiality matrixes of sustainability reports to identify the sustainability priorities of major companies in Sweden. I focus on the 131 largest listed companies in the country within six industries: material, consumer goods, capital goods, daily goods, banks, and investment companies. READ MORE

  3. 2. WILL THE MUNICIPALITIES BENEFIT? : The impact of wind power deployment on the local economy- Evidence from Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Jessica Lidberg; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Investment in wind energy has increased rapidly in the past few decades in Sweden and is believed to be important for mitigating climate change and contributing to energy independence. Despite this, wind power projects are frequently met with local opposition, and many wind power projects are rejected by the municipal veto. READ MORE

  4. 3. Biochar and district heating : The path to negative emissions

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Amanda Widlund; Thomas Norström; William Isaksson; Andreas Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : biochar; pyrolysis; climate impact; carbon sink; district heating;

    Abstract : Uppsala Kommun is developing a new city district called Sydöstra staden (SÖS) as an innovative and transformative city district. A technical supply system that aligns with the district’s goals is pyrolysis. Pyrolysis is a process where biomass is heated without the supply of oxygen. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exploring the solar park market in Lower Saxony : Implications on foreign companies’ entry strategies

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Patricia Chronéer; Nike Hammerman; [2023]
    Keywords : Solar Parks; Lower Saxony; Germany; Entry Strategies; Drivers; Barriers; Regulatory Landscape; Social Landscape; Technical Landscape; Economic Landscape; Geographical Landscape; Market Potential; Electricity Production;

    Abstract : To meet the European Union’s target of climate neutrality by 2050 ambitious measures need to be taken. The electricity sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions globally, which makes it an important sector to decarbonize. For this to happen, fossil fuels must be replaced by renewable energy sources. READ MORE

  6. 5. Rättvis vattenfördelning i klimatkrisens tid : en studie om hur Sverige kan ta lärdomar av extrema kontexter

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Veronica Lennefors; Linnéa Saiduddin; [2023]
    Keywords : vattendistribution; vattenhantering; vattenbrist; klimatförändringar; ursprungsbefolkning;

    Abstract : Sverige har hittills varit relativt förskonade från vattenproblematik, men det extrema väder orsakat av klimatförändringarna gör att även vi kan utsättas för bristande tillgångar på färskvatten och de sociala konsekvenser som medföljer. Ett sätt att förbereda oss i kampen mot det förändrade klimatet och dess konsekvenser kan vara att studera extrema kontexter, områden som redan idag visar på resultatet av klimatförändringarna. READ MORE