Essays about: "environmental offsets"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words environmental offsets.

1. 1. Buying carbon neutrality? : Corporate motives for financing carbon offsets

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Dennis Schmuck; [2023]
   Keywords : Carbon Offsets; Carbon Credits; Climate Change; Sustainable Development;

   Abstract : Carbon offsets are often presented as a multi-beneficial way for companies to mitigate their net climate impact while contributing environmental and social benefits on a global and local scale. Critics argue it is used to avoid more meaningful alterations to a company's own operations. READ MORE

3. 2. Driving forces and expectations for sustainability within the corporate sector

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

   Author : Jasmine Axelsson; Amelie Björkman; [2021]
   Keywords : Carbon offset; business strategy; driving forces; developmental barriers; future analysis; sustainability strategy; voluntary carbon market.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Climate change is a long-term challenge that requires urgent actions. An increased amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, causing changes in the climate system such as melting glaciers and extreme weather conditions, are correlated to economic growth. READ MORE

4. 3. Environmental issues from sugarcane plantations in Brazil and how to handle them with market-based instruments

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

   Author : Freja Milton; [2019]
   Keywords : Market-based instruments; environmental offsets; Payments for ecosystem services; PES; Brazil; bioplastic; biopolymer; sugarcane; certification; environmental impacts from sugarcane cultivations.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : This study is a literature review of three market-based instruments used for land management; environmental offsets, payments for ecosystem services (PES) and certification, and how they could be used to mitigate environmental impacts from sugarcane cultivation in Brazil when purchasing biopolymers. The study showed that certification is the most common market-based instrument in Brazil. READ MORE

5. 4. Evaluation of Signal Optimization Software : Comparison of Optimal Signal Pans from TRANSYT and LinSig – A Case Study

   University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

   Author : EVANS OTIENO ODHIAMBO; [2019]
   Keywords : TRANSYT; LinSig; Delay; Practical Reserve Capacity; Optimal cycle time; Optimization.;

   Abstract : The design of traffic signal control plan is directly related to the level of traffic congestion experienced both at the junction level and the network particularly in urban areas. Ensuring signals are well designed is one of the most cost-effective ways of tackling urban congestion problems. READ MORE

6. 5. Exploring Local Realities of Carbon Offsetting: Environmental Justice in a Ugandan Carbon Forestry Project

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

   Author : Julia Hedberg; [2016]
   Keywords : equity; efficiency; environmental justice; income stability; fuel security; food security; PES; Trees for Global Benefits; carbon offsets; carbon forestry; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In the quest to find a ‘least cost solution’ for climate change mitigation that do not interfere with business-as-usual, carbon trading and PES schemes were introduced. PES schemes with carbon forestry projects are implemented in the Global South as a win-win-win tool for climate change mitigation and sustainable development. READ MORE