Essays about: "green transition"

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1. 21. Sustainability-Linked Bonds - A Case Study of H&M

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Waldemar Andersson; Larysa Karsayeva; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability-linked bond; fast fashion; green financing; transition;

   Abstract : The thesis investigates the sustainability-linked bond issuance by fast fashion company H&M in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. The study contributes to existing literature by providing observations of real-world practitioners on the cost-benefit considerations of SLB issuance, in particular, challenging the notion of a "free lunch", conversely concluding that the greatest concern is attributed to potential reputational damage in the event of missed targets. READ MORE

3. 22. Socio-technical imaginaries of the energy transition in Iceland, potential consequences for future conservation efforts

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Sigurlaug Guðmundsdóttir; [2023]
   Keywords : energy transition; conservation; socio-technical imaginaries; discourse analysis; political ecology; Iceland; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In 2021, the Icelandic government stated that Iceland will implement an energy transition plan with the goal of becoming a 100% carbon neutral and fossil free nation by 2040, furthermore, that a doubling in renewable energy production was needed to reach that goal. This led to an upsurge of a discourse among stakeholders and concerned citizens about the future of Iceland. READ MORE

4. 23. The Correlation Between CO2 Emissions and GDP in Bhutan - A Threat to Carbon Neutrality?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Sofia Wollnert; [2023]
   Keywords : Bhutan; Gross Domestic Product GDP ; Carbon dioxide CO2 emissions; Carbon Neutrality; Environmental Kuznets Curve EKC ; The Decoupling Theory; Green Growth; Degrowth; Gross National Happiness GNH ; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The nexus between environmental degradation and economic growth is becoming of greater importance globally and in order to limit global warming at an increase of 1.5 ° C there needs to be a net zero-transition towards carbon neutrality. READ MORE

5. 24. Look under the Hood: Green Cars - Red Batteries : A human rights approach on the expanded demand of Electric Cars in the run for carbon neutrality and renewable transportation

   University essay from Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm/Avdelningen för mänskliga rättigheter och demokrati

   Author : Johanna Palmgren; [2023]
   Keywords : Just Transition; Power Structures; Sustainable Development; Global South Global North; EV industry;

   Abstract : The climate crisis is an urgent threat towards people and planet, and rapid changes are needed to decarbonize the planet. The energy sector is in a current transition to renewable-based energy, which also includes a shift to electric cars. Electric cars are motivated to be the future, which will be beneficial for the economy and the environment. READ MORE

6. 25. Communication Interfaces for Mobile Battery Energy Storage Applications

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Alessandro Bonetti; [2023]
   Keywords : BESS; DER; Smart Grid; IEC 61850; Communication Protocol; Flexible Grid; BESS; DER; Smarta nät; IEC 61850; Kommunikationsprotokoll; Flexibelt nät;

   Abstract : In the midst of the green energy transition, the need for flexible grid solutions is growing. One of the most desired and suitable flexible solutions are Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), in both stationary and mobile applications. READ MORE