Aviation energy transformation in Sweden – a case study of environmental assessment of the future transition pathways in socio-technical systems

Session MO.1.B || Transformation Towards Future Mobility Authors Lai, Celeste Yat-Yin; Björklund, Anna; Karakaya, Emrah Abstract The Swedish government has set targets for a completely fossil-free transport sector in 2045. This calls for radical transformation of the aviation industry, which is currently nearly 100% reliant of fossil fuels. Aviation as a socio-technical system is difficult [...]

Aviation energy transformation in Sweden – a case study of environmental assessment of the future transition pathways in socio-technical systems2021-09-30T20:00:58+00:00

Direct and indirect environmental effects of service lifetime extension of mobile internet-enabled devices

Session TU.3.E || Circular Economy and Circular Society in LCM Authors Itten, René; Jattke, Marleen; Bieser, Jan; Stucki, Matthias Abstract The environmental impact of laptops, tablets and smartphones summarised as mobile Internet-enabled devices (MIEDs) is highly relevant and growing. The global market penetration of smartphones is likely to reach 50 % in 2021 with 3.6 [...]

Direct and indirect environmental effects of service lifetime extension of mobile internet-enabled devices2021-09-30T20:00:58+00:00

Decarbonizing regions to meet the Paris Agreement 2°C target: The Luxembourg Greater Region as a case study

Session MO.1.C || Achieving Sustainability Goals on the Regional, National and International Level Authors Gibon, Thomas; Hitaj, Claudia; Igos, Elorri; Babi Almenar, Javier Abstract We propose a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per capita per year to a level that is sustainable and in keeping with the climate warming targets set in the [...]

Decarbonizing regions to meet the Paris Agreement 2°C target: The Luxembourg Greater Region as a case study2021-09-30T20:00:58+00:00

Energy storage with less metal scarcity? Prospective life cycle assessment of lithium-sulfur batteries with a focus on mineral resources

Session MO.3.B || Prospective Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of Energy Technologies Authors Wickerts, Sanna; Arvidsson, Rickard; Chordia, Mudit; Nordelöf, Anders; Svanström, Magdalena; Johansson, Patrik Abstract In order to reduce the global dependency on fossil fuels by adopting renewable energy technologies and advancing electromobility, batteries are a key technology. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are currently the dominant [...]

Energy storage with less metal scarcity? Prospective life cycle assessment of lithium-sulfur batteries with a focus on mineral resources2021-09-30T20:00:58+00:00

Demarchi + Ecoefficient: the importance of engagement in ecofficient management of industrial operations

Session TU.3.C || Operationalising Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment Authors Moraes, Adriana Graziela de; Venâncio, Rebeca; Silva, Max Abstract In 2021, the Demarchi + Ecoefficient program - a pioneering action by BASF in São Paulo/Brazil - will complete 10 years of existence, disseminating the concept of life cycle management of paint production processes, combining an analysis [...]

Demarchi + Ecoefficient: the importance of engagement in ecofficient management of industrial operations2021-09-30T20:00:58+00:00
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