Essays about: "environmental pressure"

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1. 1. Inflationary Pressure: Exploring the Impact of Inflation on Gen Z’s Sustainable Consumption

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Erik Jahrl; Betiel Mebrahtom; [2024]
   Keywords : Sustainable consumption; Gen Z; Inflation;

   Abstract : Background: Consumers of Gen Z are facing a reality of high inflation. With their unique characteristics and strong attitudes towards sustainability and environmental concern, this thesis is examining how their sustainable consumption is affected by inflation. READ MORE

3. 2. Sustainability within the Swedish automotive industry - A qualitative study of the incorporation of sustainability criteria in the decision-making process

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Erik Enström; Olle Frendin; [2023-07-19]
   Keywords : Decision-making; Sustainability criteria; Automotive industry; Multi-criteria decision analysis; Scenario Planning;

   Abstract : An increasing amount of pressure has been seen from stakeholders that companies should transition their business to become more sustainable. The result of this pressure can be seen in the Swedish automotive industry as the largest companies have all committed to ambitious sustainability goals. READ MORE

4. 3. High-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage for Innovative Hybrid CSP/PV Plants : A Comprehensive Design Optimization

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Lorenzo Centonze; [2023]
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   Abstract : By means of a literature review, critical parameters in the context of thermal energy storage systems, particularly packed bed thermal energy storage systems are identified. The goals of this thesis project are to come up with an optimized design for a PBSTES and to evaluate the thermal performance of alternative storage materials derived from byproducts of industrial processes and natural rocks in order to reduce the environmental impact of the designed system. READ MORE

5. 4. Techno-economic analysis and simulation of low temperature district heating networks

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

   Author : Ilia Iarkov; [2023]
   Keywords : Low-temperature district heating; Modelica; BTES; LCA; LCC; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The continuous increase in global energy consumption has led to a greater focus on the energy required for heating buildings. This thesis presents a techno-economic model for analysing low-temperature district heating networks coupled with a geothermal heat source. READ MORE

6. 5. Governance and decision-making : Lessons from three French eco-villages

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Gwenaël Bertrand; [2023]
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   Abstract : In a context of rising environmental pressure and slow societal changes in response, the emergence of ecovillages comes as a small-scale solution to actively propose sustainable alternatives to the modern consumerist society. The human factor plays a key role in enabling such ecovillages to last. READ MORE