scholarly journals Energy-Related Behaviour of Consumers from the Silesia Province (Poland)—Towards a Low-Carbon Economy

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2218
Author(s):  
Sylwia Słupik ◽  
Joanna Kos-Łabędowicz ◽  
Joanna Trzęsiok
Keyword(s):  
Classification Model ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
The Public ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Low Emission ◽  
Energy Behaviour ◽  
Carbon Economy

The issue of energy behaviour among Polish consumers, and especially the motives and attitudes they manifest, is relatively under-researched. This article attempts to identify individual attitudes and beliefs of energy consumers using the example of the residents of the province of Silesia (Poland). The authors conducted the expert segmentation of respondents in terms of their motivation for saving energy, based on the results of their proprietary survey. The second stage of the study involved using a classification model that allowed for the characterisation of the obtained groups. Psychological and financial factors were of greatest significance, which is confirmed by the results of other studies. Nonetheless, the obtained results explicitly indicate the specificity of the region, which requires transformation towards a low-emission economy. Despite the initial stage of changes both in the awareness of the consumers and the public interventions of the authorities, it should be emphasized that a majority of the respondents—at least to a basic extent—declared taking energy-saving measures. Financial motives are predominant among the respondents, although pro-environmental motives can also be noticed, which might translate into increased involvement and concern for the environment and climate.

scholarly journals Competency Gaps of Employees in the Construction Sector in Terms of the Requirements of a Low-Carbon Economy. Polish and Czech Case

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (23) ◽  
pp. 7868
Author(s):  
Honorata Howaniec ◽  
Łukasz Krzysztof Wróblewski ◽  
Hana Štverková
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emission ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Low Emission ◽  
Carbon Economy

Environmental policy obliges modern society to transition to a low-carbon economy. After entering to life, the Paris Agreement obligated the signatories to prepare the first nationally determined contributions (NDCs). The NDCs aim first to reduce greenhouse gas emission targets under the UNFCCC and they apply equally to both developed and developing countries. Countries voluntarily indicate what actions will be taken to achieve the declared goals. The construction sector is an industry that is under scrutiny due to its negative impact on the environment, but it also has the potential to reduce it. Activities that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions can be carried out at various levels in the construction industry. One of them is the appropriate preparation of the staff, including equipping them with the so-called green skills. This research aimed to determine the competency gaps of people employed in the construction industry, including competencies in the field of low-emission economy. For the purposes of the study, a questionnaire survey was carried out in Poland and the Czech Republic and based on the results obtained the appropriate competencies were determined that should be possessed by people employed in the construction sector, including competencies related to a low-emission economy. Competency profiles for people employed in the construction sector were built and competency gaps of these people were determined. In both countries, no competencies have been identified in any of checked areas that meet or exceed the requirements of managers according to specific competency profiles.

Study on Chinese Low Carbon Economic Model

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 57-64
Author(s):  
Huifeng Li ◽  
Xiaofang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Economic Model ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Low Emission ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
The Status ◽  
Economic Development Model ◽  
Carbon Economy

Global warming, which is caused by over consumption of fossil energy during economic development in human society, threatens global ecological balance, tampers social and economic development, imperils energy security, ecological safety, water and food safety, and endangers the entire human race. Low carbon economy is a new economic development model based on low energy consumption, low pollution, and low-emission-based. This paper analyzes the Status quo and Limits of the Chinese Low Carbon Economy, making deep research on Design and Implementation Strategy of Chinese Low Carbon Economic model.

CO2 emissions from facility services

Facilities ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 216-233
Author(s):  
Andrea Pelzeter ◽  
René Sigg
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Office Building ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Low Emission ◽  
Equipment Manufacture ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Carbon Economy

Purpose The purpose of this paper is identification of a methodology to determine CO2 emissions through facility services on an approximate and sufficiently accurate basis. This methodology is to be used by German practitioners for request for proposals (RFPs) and offers of facility services. Design/methodology/approach In accordance with ISO 14067, a matrix of CO2-relevant modules for the representation of CO2 emissions from facility services is developed. Key figures for energy consumption, transport and equipment manufacture and use are used in a case study. Findings For a transparent CO2 assessment of facility services, the following modules are required: work clothing, devices, vehicles (service personnel), supplies, transportation of personnel and overhead (vehicles and office space). In the case study, facility services account for about 30 per cent of the CO2 emissions originating from the use of the building. Research limitations/implications The methodology developed is also applicable to other services. Prior to that, however, the investigation of additional facility services (catering or security) and an extension to other types of facilities is required (office building, hospital, etc.). Practical implications The developed methodology allows transparent competition for low-carbon services concepts, for example, in RFP procedures for facility services. Social implications CO2-optimised facility services increase the demand for low-emission operating equipment and resources. They therefore have an indirect influence on the development of a low-carbon economy. Originality/value To date, there has not been a methodology that supports a transparent and practical summary of the service-related CO2 emissions associated with the resources used in facility services.

Study on Chinese Low Carbon Economic Model

2012 ◽  
pp. 220-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huifeng Li ◽  
Xiaofang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Economic Model ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Low Emission ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
The Status ◽  
Economic Development Model ◽  
Carbon Economy

Global warming, which is caused by over consumption of fossil energy during economic development in human society, threatens global ecological balance, tampers social and economic development, imperils energy security, ecological safety, water and food safety, and endangers the entire human race. Low carbon economy is a new economic development model based on low energy consumption, low pollution, and low-emission-based. This paper analyzes the Status quo and Limits of the Chinese Low Carbon Economy, making deep research on Design and Implementation Strategy of Chinese Low Carbon Economic model.

The Low Carbon Financial Development of Jiangxi Province Based on Low Carbon Economy

2014 ◽  
Vol 675-677 ◽  
pp. 1711-1715
Author(s):  
Xiao Zhu Deng ◽  
Yu Yang
Keyword(s):  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Jiangxi Province ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Coal Consumption ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Low Emission ◽  
Low Energy Consumption ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Carbon Finance ◽  
Carbon Economy

Recently, China has been constantly attacked by haze weather, which is reported to be connected with China’s high coal consumption. This signal indicates that China's development of low energy consumption, low pollution, low-emission-based carbon economy is imminent. Jiangxi province, rich in natural resources, owns large reserves and many kinds of mineral resources. Development of low-carbon economy is necessary to achieve sustainable development. This thesis analyzes the current situation, prospects, as well as the main problems of low-carbon finance in Jiangxi Province by an overview of domestic and foreign scholars’ works on carbon finance research findings, and focuses on putting forward relevant proposals to the development of low-carbon finance Jiangxi.

Study of Green Low-Carbon Ceramics Materials

2014 ◽  
Vol 484-485 ◽  
pp. 30-33
Author(s):  
Hao Qi ◽  
Qiao Mei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Ceramic Industry ◽  
Industrial Structure ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Core Energy ◽  
Low Emission ◽  
Survival And Development ◽  
Fundamental Shift ◽  
Carbon Economy

Low-carbon economy is based on low energy consumption, low pollution, low-emission-based economic model, its core energy technologies and emission reduction technology innovation, industrial structure and institutional innovation and human survival and development of the concept of a fundamental shift. It has entered an era of advocating and developing low-carbon economy; the ceramic industry to face the storm of low-carbon economy has become a top priority. This paper gives a preliminary study and reflection in response to a low-carbon economy for the ceramic industry.

Application of SLP in Plant Layout Based on Low Carbon Logistics

2012 ◽  
Vol 424-425 ◽  
pp. 314-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Xiao ◽  
Yun Kang Cheng ◽  
Qiu Hong Jia
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Material Flow ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Logistics Systems ◽  
Low Emission ◽  
Improvement Method ◽  
Carbon Economy

With the development of low carbon economy, the low carbon of logistics industry is imperative. In order to carry out the low carbon of enterprises’ economy, the low carbon concept of logistics systems are put forward during planning stage. Combined traditional SLP layout method with the low consumption, low emission and low pollution of low logistics, a SLP improvement method based on the low carbon is given in this article. By using the improvement method and combining with the actual layout of factory, the layout of factory workshop is analyzed and designed again. As a result, the logistics condition of factory is improved greatly, its comprehensive efficiency is increased, its overall material flow rate is reduced, and its energy consumption and waste disposal is significantly slow down

scholarly journals Low-Emission Economy - Evolution or Necessity

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolina Godzisz
Keyword(s):  
Energy Production ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Financial Perspective ◽  
Low Emission ◽  
Reduce Emissions ◽  
Carbon Economy

Abstract A low carbon economy serves to provide economic, social and environmental benefits from measures to reduce emissions of pollutants. The implementation of a low carbon economy in Poland results from the need to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants while reducing the share of coal in energy production, introducing innovative technologies and improving energy efficiency as well as increasing the standard of living of the society. This is a difficult task due to the large use of coal in energy production. The article describes the goals of creating Low Carbon Economy Plans by local government units at the local level and their use in applying for financial resources in the financial perspective 2014-2020.

The Study on the Motivation of the Public Participation in the Ban on Using Plastic Bags in the Low-Carbon Economy

2012 ◽  
Vol 524-527 ◽  
pp. 2469-2473
Author(s):  
Min Lan Liu ◽  
Jing Chen
Keyword(s):  
Public Participation ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Public Interests ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
The Public ◽  
Plastic Bags ◽  
The Government ◽  
Self Protection ◽  
Personal Interests ◽  
Carbon Economy

the development of the low-carbon economy is inseparable from the participation of the government and the public. This study analyzes of the motivations of the public participation in the environmental protection activities for public welfare---the ban on using plastic bags and outlook on the public participation in low-carbon environmental activities.And the conclusion from the study is that the perception of the government's responsibility, the public interests motivation based on nature conservation, the personal interests motivation based on nature conservation, the public interests motivation based on self-protection, and the personal interests motivation based on self-protection affect the public participation in the banning activities. This conclusion may help the government take corresponding strategies and improve the efficiency of the public participation in the environmental protection activities.

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