Essays about: "sustainability benchmarks"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 15 essays containing the words sustainability benchmarks.

  1. 6. Performance Evaluation of a bench-scale Thermochemical Storage System

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Harish Balaji Seetharaman; [2022]
    Keywords : Thermal energy storage TES ; Thermochemical heat storage TCS ; SrCl2-NH3; Absorption; Desorption; Monoammine; Octaammine; Performance evaluation.; Termisk energilagring TES ; Termokemisk energilagring TCS ; SrCl2-NH3; Absorption; Desorption; Monoammin; Oktaammin; Utvärdering av prestanda.;

    Abstract : This thesis is part of a joint thermochemical heat storage (TCS) research project named Neutrons for Heat Storage (NHS), involving three Nordic research institutes. The project isfunded by Nordforsk and KTH Royal Institute of Technology for the project partner KTH. READ MORE

  3. 7. How do ESG assets relate to the financial market? : A Diebold-Yilmaz spillover approach to sustainable finance

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Shobair Moosawi; Ludvig Segerhammar; [2022]
    Keywords : AR 1 -GARCH p; q ; Commodity; ESG; Equity; Return; Spillover; Sustainability; Sustainable finance; Volatility;

    Abstract : The purpose of this master’s thesis is to investigate to what extent ESG assets and traditional benchmarks affect one another. Since sustainable investment is a growing segment of the financial market, investors need to be informed about how it may affect their portfolios, and by extension if it can be used for portfolio diversification. READ MORE

  4. 8. Key Factors in Driving Sustainability Initiatives in the Supply Chain : A multiple case study of manufacturing companies

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : ALEXANDER BISSLER; SHERVIN GHAHESTANI; [2021]
    Keywords : SSCM; Sustainability Initiatives; Manufacturing Industry; Sustainable Performance; A priori factors; Post-implementation factors; Goal Creation; Execution; Follow-up; SDGs; Hållbar försörjningskedja; Hållbarhetsinitiativ; Tillverkningsindustri; Hållbar prestanda; Förutsättningar för hållbarhet; Faktorer för långsiktiga initiativ; Målskapande; Genomförande; Uppföljning; Globala mål för hållbar utveckling;

    Abstract : The manufacturing industry is accountable for a significant amount of carbon emissions released, and manufacturers experience pressure from stakeholders to address the sustainability issues and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. However, the lack of verified frameworks to achieve a sustainable supply chain makes it difficult to revisit their supply chain strategies. READ MORE

  5. 9. An Exploratory Study of Sourcing Options for Alternative Materials to Leather - A Case Study at IKEA of Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Akashdeep Maheshwari; David Marriaga Diaz; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Corporate Sustainability; Leather; Coated fabrics; Leather alternatives; Circular supply chain; Sustainable supply chain management; Purchasing strategic management; Supplier selection; LCA.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: An exploratory study of sourcing options for alternative materials to leather. Authors: Akashdeep Maheshwari and David Marriaga Diaz – Master Students in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Division of Engineering Logistics. Lunds Tekniska Högskola (LTH), Lund University. READ MORE

  6. 10. Financing Low - Carbon Materials Through Green Bonds : Proposing Criteria and Benchmarks for Green Bonds in the Aluminium Sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Stefanie Berendsen; [2019]
    Keywords : Climate finance - Green bonds – Low-Carbon Materials – Green Bond Criteria – Aluminium Production; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Reducing emissions in the basic materials sector, which account for 25% of the global greenhouse gas emissions is a pressing climate mitigation task. Investments into decarbonising this sector are critical and therefore raising capital though climate finance is gaining attention. READ MORE