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1. Is the EU ETS effective? Examining the impact of the EU ETS on methane emissions
University essay fromAbstract : 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
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2. Profitability During a Sustainability Transformation - A Case Study of a Swedish Petroleum and Biofuel Company
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : 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
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3. Biobased iron pellet production : Assessment of the availability and sustainability of biomass as fuel for iron ore pellet production in LKAB
University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, design och hållbar utveckling (2023-)Abstract : Iron production accounts for substantial shares of global coal use and GHG emissions. LKAB is Europe’s largest iron company and Sweden’s fourth-largest emitter of GHGs. To reduce its emissions, LKAB might implement biomass in iron ore pelletisation. READ MORE
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4. The effects of sector free allowances & emissions on stock returns : A study on firms which partake in the EU emissions trading system
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)Abstract : This study aims to investigate whether sectorial free allowances and sector emissions have any effect on a firm's stock return under the newly introduced EU ETS (Emission trading system). In doing so, the data have been structured as panel data and are gathered for a sample period of 10 years measuring from 2012-2021, looking at 6 sectors (Aviation, Combustion of fuels, refining of mineral oil, production of cardboard/ paper, production of pig iron and steel and production of bulk chemicals). READ MORE
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5. Has the EU ETS been efficient in reducing carbon dioxide emissions without harming firm revenue?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenAbstract : The increasing urgency of climate change has raised the need for effective climate policy. The European Union emissions trading system (EU ETS) is the world’s first and largest ‘cap and trade’ policy which aims at reducing carbon dioxide emissions at the most cost-efficient allocation. READ MORE