Essays about: "negative impact of technology on an economy"
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1. 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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2. A Climate, Land, Energy, and Water Nexus Assessment of Ethiopia
University essay from KTH/EnergisystemAbstract : Ethiopia is a landlocked country located in northeast Africa with a predominantly rural population dependent on rainfed agriculture and traditional biomass. The Ethiopian economy is growing fast and as it continues to grow, so does the demand for water, food, and energy. READ MORE
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3. Monitoring Sustainability Performance during the Use Phase of Product-Service Systems
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : 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
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4. Establishing the interactions between the Sustainable Development Goals and biowaste valorization: Insights from the Swedish context
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Biowaste Valorization (BV) includes practices that capture the value of biowaste through its conversion to high-value products. BV practices can influence the progress of various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) differently. READ MORE
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5. Conditions for Circular Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chains : Exploring Opportunities for Circular Economy Implementation in the Value Chain of Electric Vehicle Batteries in Nairobi, Kenya
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknikAbstract : To reduce the negative impacts of climate change, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a viable solution in the mobility sector, leading to an increase in battery production and use. For electric vehicle batteries (EVBs) to be sustainable, the total impact of the supply and value chain has to be as low as possible, making the implementation of circular economy (CE) principles a key element in the transition. READ MORE