Essays about: "environmental indicators"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 412 essays containing the words environmental indicators.

1. 21. EU Taxonomy from the Perspective of Investors

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Agnes Isaksson; Ismira Hodžić; [2023]
   Keywords : EU Taxonomy; Investors; Investment Decisions; Sustainable Investments; Sustainability Reporting; SFDR; CSRD; Asymmetric Information; Legitimacy Theory;

   Abstract : To redirect capital flows towards sustainable investments, the European Union (EU) has implemented the EU Taxonomy, a classification system with definitions for sustainable economic activities. The Taxonomy constitutes a part of the European Green Deal, which is an initiative to transition the EU towards sustainability and competitiveness. READ MORE

3. 22. Flexible Sector Coupling (FSC) of Electrical and Thermal Sectors via Thermal Energy Storage (TES) : A Case Study on Oskarshamn Energi

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

   Author : Raúl Calvo García; Jose María Marín Arcos; [2023]
   Keywords : Flexible sector coupling FSC ; district heating DH ; thermal energy storage TES ; heat pump HP ; capacity optimization; dispatch optimization; open-access tools; Flexibel sektorkoppling; fjärrvärme; termisk energilagring; värmepump; kapacitetsoptimering; leveransoptimering; verktyg med öppen tillgång;

   Abstract : The integration of distributed energy sources and systems is of high relevance for the transition towards a more sustainable energy system. Taking into consideration the  amount of emissions produced by the heating sector, which account for at least half of the energy demand in buildings, district heating systems have the potential to play a key role in the transition, by enabling the integration of various energy sources and provide flexible energy services to the grid. READ MORE

4. 23. Monitoring Sustainability Performance during the Use Phase of Product-Service Systems

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Matilda Samuelsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Product-Service System PSS ; Sustainable Business Model; Use Phase; Assessment and Monitoring; Key Performance Indicators KPIs ; Produkttjänstsystem PSS ; Hållbar affärsmodell; Användningsfas; Bedömning och Kontroll; Nyckeltal KPI:er ;

   Abstract : Circular economy (CE) is widely seen as a potential solution to negative impacts caused by thelinear economy; however, companies must integrate CE principles into the business modeldeeper to achieve sustainable development. The Product-Service System (PSS) businessmodel is a potential solution to the superficial implementation of CE due to shifting the focusto delivering functionality rather than ownership. READ MORE

5. 24. Evaluating the Efficient Grid Utilisation Incentive : Through the design of the load flow indicator

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Industriell ekonomi och organisation

   Author : Chris-Antony Ndayisaba; Isabelle Sammils; [2023]
   Keywords : Incentive regulation; DSO revenue cap; Load flow incentive; Efficient grid utilization; Even load; Demand side management; Weighted load factor; Utilization factor; Elnäts reglering; DSO intäktsram; jämnbelastning incitament; Effektivt nätutnyttjande; Laststyrning; viktad medellastfaktor; utnyttjningsgrad;

   Abstract : The Swedish energy markets inspectorate (Ei) regulates the Swedish DSOs revenue cap, to ensure reasonable prices, efficiency, and quality of supply towards the end users. In combination with directives from the European Union and Sweden's environmental goal, Ei implemented efficient grid utilization to the DSOs revenue cap in 2016. READ MORE

6. 25. Exploring the industrial packaging of components for complex electrical products and its sustainability and circularity

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Tirouvaasavy Tirougnanassambandamourty; Felix Strömberg; nil nil; nil nil; [2023]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This master’s thesis explores the sustainability and the circularity of industrial packaging of components for complex electronic products. The research aims to gain insight into the structure of the packaging system between the suppliers and the manufacturers (EMS) and evaluate its circularity to identify the opportunities and challenges for future improvement. READ MORE