Essays about: "long-term targets"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 96 essays containing the words long-term targets.
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1. IMPLICATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG TO ALIGN WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S TARGET REGARDING CLIMATE NEUTRALITY BY 2045 - Scenarios and Consequences
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : It is widely acknowledged that one of the most significant global challenges of the 21 st century is climate change. In its Fifth Assessment Report (2014), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) described the present extent of the problem and the hazards involved, citing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities as the primary contributor to global warming since the mid-20th century. READ MORE
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2. Reducing corporatescope 1 emissions on a voluntarily basiswith a focus on European biomethane and hydrogen markets
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : This research project represents a collaborative effort between E&C Consultants, an international energy procurement consultancy, and aims to address the increasing demand for guidance on scope 1 emissions reduction strategies expressed by their clients. From a procurement perspective, companies are actively seeking alternative commodities, such as biomethane or hydrogen, to substitute their natural gas consumption. READ MORE
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3. Barriers and Enablers for Repurposing Vehicle Components in Cross-Sector Collaborations : A Case Study of a Swedish Vehicle Manufacturer
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Sweden's economy is currently heavily dependent on a linear economy model, where raw material ultimately is discarded as waste. The linear approach is unsustainable for manufacturing companies in the long term. READ MORE
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4. Proactive Decarbonization in Projects - At What Price? : A Qualitative Study of Life-cycle Cost Analysis and Shadow Pricing of Carbon as Decision-making Tools
University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltningAbstract : As we move towards a low-carbon economy, environmental sustainability drives corporate performance and strategy to a greater extent than a decade ago. Hence, there is a growing importance among actors with long-term ownership interests to recognize climate-related issues in investment decisions. READ MORE
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5. Deep-Decarbonization of the Industrial Sector through Electrification in France : Analysis of Current Status, Technologies and Policies
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The increasing scientific awareness around man’s responsibility towards global warming has led to political decisions and actions, in order to try to curb the phenomenon of climate change. As a pioneer in tackling greenhouse gases emissions, Europe is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with emission reduction targets of -55% by 2030, and Member States have had to make plans to fulfil this goal. READ MORE