Essays about: "emission data"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 598 essays containing the words emission data.

  1. 6. Is the EU ETS effective? Examining the impact of the EU ETS on methane emissions

    University essay from

    Author : Carl Otto Lindsjö; William Karlander; [2023-07-03]
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    Abstract : The European Union Emission Trading System (EU ETS) is the world's largest trading system for emissions. It has a crucial role to play in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement. However, there has been debate over its effectiveness. This thesis examines how the EU ETS impacts methane emissions. READ MORE

  3. 7. Opposing Attitudes Towards Environmental Taxes: A Price Dilemma? A Case of the Swedish Attitudes on Gasoline Emission Taxes

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ignacio López Casanueva Arturo; Bergström Martin; [2023-06-29]
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    Abstract : This thesis investigates how people’s attitudes toward environmental taxes are shaped and whether changes in end-consumer prices of gasoline have a direct effect on carbon tax perception. A theoretical model is constructed to represent the individual’s choice problem using a utility function. READ MORE

  4. 8. Profitability During a Sustainability Transformation - A Case Study of a Swedish Petroleum and Biofuel Company

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Michael Crona; Filip Linnér; [2023-02-27]
    Keywords : This report examines the financial profitability of a petroleum and biofuel company during their sustainability transformation. The case company is Preem AB; the largest fuel company in Sweden. The study finds that debt-to-equity ratios tend to increase with investments in more sustainable solutions. This could propose a higher financial risk to the firm. The report also proposes and discuss the use of metrics for CO2- emission that are easier to understand than just the weight of the gas emitted. Preem does not seem to benefit from being part of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System ETS ; since their green investments are focused on reducing emissions in the use phase of their products; not in the production phase; which is what the ETS measures and rewards. The case study is based on an interview with a director at Preem to get an insight to the green investments. Data for financial- and environmental performance are collected from official reports published by Preem.;

    Abstract : This report examines the financial profitability of a petroleum and biofuel company during their sustainability transformation. The case company is Preem AB, the largest fuel company in Sweden. The study finds that debt-to-equity ratios tend to increase with investments in more sustainable solutions. READ MORE

  5. 9. On the implementation of green airport facilities by integrating electric airplanes: A case study : A potential solution for future green airports

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap och fysik (from 2013)

    Author : Oscar Larsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Green airport; Microgrid; Solar Panels; ESS; Green energy;

    Abstract : Following continued emission of greenhouse gases climate change is increasingly becoming a greater threat to the continued well-being of people around the world. While airports contribute around 2. READ MORE

  6. 10. Emission factors and methods used in climate impact assessments of energy use in Swedish heated buildings - Assessing district heating and electricity as energy source

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Louise Piltz Vitanc; Matilda Hinsegård; [2023]
    Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment; Climate Calculation; Methodology; B6; Global Warming Potential; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : When the property- and building industry moves towards new solutions targeting reduced climate impact, this puts pressure on the building owners and companies to calculate the climate impact of buildings. It may seem easy, but there are various methods and guidelines to navigate around. READ MORE