Essays about: "climate neutrality"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 87 essays containing the words climate neutrality.

  1. 11. Resource efficient manufacturing within the steel industry : A study of the approaches utilized by steel manufacturers to optimize resource efficiency

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Alan Aboul Hosn; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The steel industry plays a critical role in shaping the modern world, serving as a foundational pillar for infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing sectors. However, its rapid growth has sparked concerns regarding its environmental impact and sustainability. READ MORE

  3. 12. Hard to reach energy consumers in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Sanna Lundin; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy consumers; hard to reach energy consumers; HTR; policies; behavior; FCM; Energikonsumenter; HTR; politiska åtgärder; FCM; beteende;

    Abstract : The transition towards a sustainable and low-carbon future requires significant changes in energy behaviour among energy consumers. However, the question remains about how, by whom, and what changes are necessary to achieve this transition. READ MORE

  4. 13. Methodological study for carbon accounting : Case study: ISS's technical maintenance activities

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Théo Andreux; [2023]
    Keywords : Greenhouse gas emissions; decarbonization; carbon accounting; transparency; comparability; accuracy; completeness.; Växthusgasutsläpp; avkolning; klodioxidredovisning; transparens; jämförbarhet; noggrannhet; fullständighet.;

    Abstract : European greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have decreased by 24% between 1990 and 2019 according to a report by the European Commission. Yet, the Paris agreement set a target of 55% by 2030 to prevent the effects of climate change and prepare for carbon neutrality by 2050. READ MORE

  5. 14. Buying carbon neutrality? : Corporate motives for financing carbon offsets

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Dennis Schmuck; [2023]
    Keywords : Carbon Offsets; Carbon Credits; Climate Change; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : Carbon offsets are often presented as a multi-beneficial way for companies to mitigate their net climate impact while contributing environmental and social benefits on a global and local scale. Critics argue it is used to avoid more meaningful alterations to a company's own operations. READ MORE

  6. 15. Designing for the needs of present and future generations: The development of a sustainability integrated design process for consumer products

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Miljövetenskap

    Author : Henrik Lunderbye; [2023]
    Keywords : Industrial design; design process; sustainability; consumer products; greenwashing; climate neutrality; consumption.;

    Abstract : Due to the increased popularity of greener products (green implies being more sustainable) and more businesses involved in greener markets, the phenomenon of greenwashing has expanded. This is problematic because actors trying to design, manufacture and sell products with a high sustainability content are then forced to compete with actors that deal with artificial sustainability. READ MORE