Drivers and Challenges of the Science Based Targets Initiative Mapping the Achievability Challenges of Science Based Targets in Swedish Transport-Reliant Industries, and Identifying the Drivers of Its Adoption
Ladda ner
Typ
Examensarbete på kandidatnivå
Bachelor Thesis
Bachelor Thesis
Program
Publicerad
2024
Författare
Claesson, Ida
Joon, Sophie
Lingström, Carl
Helgesson, Axel
Krantz, Jonathan
Sommar, Zigge
Modellbyggare
Tidskriftstitel
ISSN
Volymtitel
Utgivare
Sammanfattning
The challenging nature of achieving Science Based Targets (SBTs) implies that companies
must have compelling reasons for their voluntary commitments. In achieving such ambitious
targets, companies encounter significant challenges in reducing emissions, particularly in
specific sectors like road transportation. This thesis aims to understand the drivers behind
commitments and the challenges faced by Swedish companies with these targets. The data
was collected through 16 semi-structured interviews. These interviewees were categorized
into four groups: manufacturers, customers of transportation, haulage contractors, and
experts. Findings indicate that corporate commitments in the studied sector are primarily
driven by strategic considerations, including market competitiveness, anticipation of future
regulatory change, and stakeholder pressure. Key challenges for transport include technical
and infrastructure limitations to leverage zero-emission technologies, total cost of ownership
and operation combined with the need for defined and supportive policy and market
environments. The findings underscore the necessity for targeted policies and industry
support from customers of transportation to achieve emission reduction challenges. It also
suggests shared stakeholder responsibility in enhancing corporate contributions to global climate goals.
Beskrivning
Ämne/nyckelord
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) , Science Based Targets (SBTs) , Zero Emission , Sustainable Transportation , Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)