Essays about: "emissions"

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  1. 1. To innovate or not - that is the question A study investigating how the number of patents applications has been affected by the EU ETS

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Alma Hemberg; [2021-08-23]
    Keywords : aviation; business enterprise investments; cement; difference-in-differences; emissions; environmental regulation; EPO; Espacenet; the EU ETS; GDP growth; gross domestic investments; innovation; IPC; manufacturing of iron and steel; OECD; patent applications; patents; Porter Hypothesis; R D;

    Abstract : MSc in Economics.... READ MORE

  3. 2. Innovation Adoption for Eco Materials in the Construction Industry in Sweden: How Three Players Can Actively Foster the Adoption Process - A Case Study on the Material Hempcrete with the Company House of Hemp

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Anna Marija Jefimova; Sophia Tafertshofer; [2021-07-06]
    Keywords : Swedish construction industry; innovation adoption; hempcrete; eco material;

    Abstract : The construction industry is currently experiencing environmental problems associated withgreenhouse gas emissions, in particular due to the extensive use of unsustainable materials. Inthis regard, the industry is in need of alternative solutions, one of which is the introduction ofinnovative green materials. READ MORE

  4. 3. Why are ecological problems increasing when corporate sustainability practices are significantly growing? A planetary boundaries perspective of the Swedish food retail market’s sustainability reporting

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ellen Olofsson; Klara Ribom; [2021-06-30]
    Keywords : Food industry; Planetary boundaries; Ecological limits; Sustainability reporting; Swedish food retail market.;

    Abstract : Background and Problem: The environmental debate has increased in society for the lastcouple of years and the main focus has been on climate change and carbon dioxide emissions.The concern has led to an increase of sustainability practices among companies and newdirectives from policymakers. READ MORE

  5. 4. The effects of taxes on fossil fuels on firms’ environmental and economic performance

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Mia Bivered; [2021-06-29]
    Keywords : carbon pricing; CO2 emissions; climate policy; fossil fuels; competitiveness;

    Abstract : MSc in Economics.... READ MORE

  6. 5. A EUROPEAN (NO) COAL AND (GREEN) STEEL COMMUNITY? - A Technological Innovation System case approach in the fossil-free steel sector

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Hannes Wigerfelt; [2021-06-28]
    Keywords : Green steel; HYBRIT; Hydrogen; Technological Innovation System;

    Abstract : The EU has committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 and thereby heavily reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases. Policymakers and scholars have pointed out the development of fossil-free technological energy innovations as crucial in reaching these objectives. READ MORE