Essays about: "climate readiness"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words climate readiness.

  1. 1. Navigating Sustainability : A case study exploring alternative energy sources for maritime shipping

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Simon Nordenskiöld; [2024]
    Keywords : Maritime shipping; Alternative energy sources; Alternative fuels; Hydrogen-based fuels; Sustainable shipping; Electrofuels; Electro-methanol; Liquid Hydrogen; Electro-ammonia; Sails; Wind; Technological Innovation System; Sjöfart; Alternativa energikällor; Alternativa bränslen; Vätebaseradebränslen; Hållbar sjöfart; Elektrobränslen; Elektrometanol; Flytande väte; Elektroammoniak; Segel; Vind; Technological Innovation Systems;

    Abstract : This master thesis studies alternative energy sources for maritime shipping in Sweden. With current climate goals, and a need for change, the maritime sector currently undergoes intense transitions. For shipping companies to lower their carbon footprint, the need to replace non decarbonised fuels is hence critical. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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]
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    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

  4. 3. Preparedness of Construction SMEs for climate adaptation-related renovation services : An analysis of companies in the Kronoberg region

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggd miljö och energiteknik (BET)

    Author : Rida Naeem; [2023]
    Keywords : Construction sector; Buildings; Small and Medium-sized Enterprises SMEs ; Climate change; Kronoberg region;

    Abstract : Climate change presents a significant global challenge, affecting various aspects such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and altered precipitation patterns. Climate adaptation and climate mitigation are two fundamental strategies for addressing climate change. READ MORE

  5. 4. Organizational Readiness for Initiating the Implementation of the RAMP Tool : A case study of LKAB Malmberget

    University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

    Author : Katerina Kraus; [2023]
    Keywords : Systematic work environment management; RAMP tool; organizational readiness; implementation of risk management tool;

    Abstract : In Sweden, all employers are obligated to provide occupational health services that prevent and eliminate health risks in the workplace. Risk assessment is one of the recommended procedures of systematic work environment management that employers shall conduct to investigate the occurrence of workplace risks. READ MORE

  6. 5. Conditions for Industrial Symbiosis surrounding a hydrogen based steel industry

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

    Author : Erland Nylund; [2023]
    Keywords : Industrial Symbiosis; H-DRI steelmaking; Industrial Symbiosis Networks; Waste management; Supplementary Cementitious Material SCM ; circular economy; Industriell symbios; H-DRI stålproduktion; Industriell Symbios-nätverk; restmaterialhantering; alternativa cementmaterial; SCM ; cirkulär ekonomi.;

    Abstract : There is an ongoing transition to a more sustainable industry with lower climate impact. As part of this transition, the steel industry is expected to move from the conventional process for producing iron and steel using Blast Furnace (BF) and Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) processes, consuming large amounts of fossil fuels. READ MORE