Essays about: "voluntary carbon offsetting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words voluntary carbon offsetting.

  1. 1. Off with the Offset: The Reshaping of Voluntary Carbon Market Post-Paris Agreement

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Shilin Wang; Arnachani Riaseta; [2022]
    Keywords : Paris Agreement; Voluntary Carbon Market; Carbon offsetting; Market-shaping; Market work;

    Abstract : The 2015 Paris Agreement presented a fundamental disruption to the fabric of international carbon markets, while at the same time it has been increasing voluntary demand for carbon credits. As a result, voluntary carbon market (VCM) actors, particularly those producing and distributing carbon credits, are facing an intriguing dilemma. READ MORE

  3. 2. Blocks and Credits: A Sustainability Lens on Blockchain Technology in Voluntary Carbon Markets

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

    Author : Michael Enejison; Obinna Ejide; Carly Nemanic; [2022]
    Keywords : Carbon Trading; Voluntary Carbon Market; Blockchain Technology; TSVCM; Net-Zero; Sustainability Principles; Proof of Work; Proof of Stake;

    Abstract : Society is dependent processes that emit greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The accumulation of these gases in the atmosphere prevents sunlight reflected from earth’s surface to get to space thereby warming the earth and causing climate change. READ MORE

  4. 3. Corporate Climate Initiatives: An Inside-Out Approach to Stakeholder Engagement

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Matilda Hjelmqvist; [2021]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; Employee Engagement; Environmental Communication; Stakeholder Management; Sustainable Development; Voluntary Climate Initiatives;

    Abstract : The aim of this case study was to explain how voluntary climate initiatives are communicated to employees, and the role of employee involvement as an antecedent for more strategic environmental sustainability work. More specifically, the project explored enabling factors for stakeholder involvement from a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) communication perspective. READ MORE

  5. 4. Driving forces and expectations for sustainability within the corporate sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Jasmine Axelsson; Amelie Björkman; [2021]
    Keywords : Carbon offset; business strategy; driving forces; developmental barriers; future analysis; sustainability strategy; voluntary carbon market.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change is a long-term challenge that requires urgent actions. An increased amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, causing changes in the climate system such as melting glaciers and extreme weather conditions, are correlated to economic growth. READ MORE

  6. 5. Swedish companies' current use of carbon offsetting - underlying ethical view and preparedness for post-2020 carbon market conditions

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Louise Hwargård; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; Climate change mitigation; Corporate climate strategies; Voluntary carbon offsetting; Ethical view; Paris Agreement;

    Abstract : In 2015, the Paris Agreement was signed by nations all over the world. The new climate agreementwill replace previous Kyoto Protocol post-2020 and will likely change the conditions for using carbonoffsetting. READ MORE