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Carbon Neutrality as Leverage in Transitioning a Financial Organisation Towards Sustainability
Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
2006 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year))Student thesis
Abstract [en]

Climate change is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, as it threatens the survival of human civilisation. With the increasing number of initiatives trying to address climate change, it is important to examine how effective they are and what other roles these initiatives can serve in transitioning society towards sustainability. This thesis investigates the role of one such initiative, carbon neutrality, within a strategic approach to sustainable development, based on the case study of the North American Credit Union (NACU). A scientific understanding of climate change and sustainability provide a strict evaluation of the carbon neutrality concept with its benefits and challenges, including the role of carbon offsets. Within this context, recommendations are provided for roles and actions that a financial organisation such as NACU can take in order to set high standards in this new and still evolving market of voluntary carbon offsets, while striving for full sustainability and leadership within the community.

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2006. , p. 102
Keywords [en]
Sustainability, carbon neutral, carbon offsets, emission reductions, The Natural Step.
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Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
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URN: urn:nbn:se:bth-2714Local ID: oai:bth.se:arkivexF5AFEDD0DD76573EC12572DE0062FFE9OAI: oai:DiVA.org:bth-2714DiVA, id: diva2:830005
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SLASL (Master programme in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability
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Social and Behavioural Science, Law
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Available from: 2015-04-22 Created: 2007-05-17 Last updated: 2018-01-11Bibliographically approved

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