Strategies for carbon emission reduction: a case study of KGHM Polska Miedź S.A.

• Autorzy: Świda Adam , Ziaeian Yasmin

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DOI

10.34659/eis.2024.91.4.851

Warianty tytułu

PL

Strategie redukcji emisji dwutlenku węgla: studium przypadku KGHM Polska Miedź S.A.

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This article explores the role of energy in reducing global carbon emissions, which is crucial in the worldwide fight against climate change. Using the case study of KGHM, a leading industry player that has successfully integrated energy solutions, this study highlights the impact and key results of such efforts. By searching into the state of energy consumption this research addresses the widespread dependence on fossil fuels and the potential impact of renewable sources like solar, wind, hydroelectric power and biomass in reshaping our energy landscape. The study provides insights into technologies, the challenges they face during implementation and the economic and policy structures that influence their adoption. The study outlines technologies, their challenges in implementation and the economic and policy frameworks that impact their adoption. In this research, some recommendations have been provided for companies aiming to reduce their impact and encourage eco initiatives. The findings highlighted the growing of the transition to renewable energy in order to meet the targets set forth in agreements such as the Paris Agreement, which seeks to limit temperature rise to than 2 degrees Celsius. Finally, it was concluded a call to action for widespread policy reforms and increased corporate accountability in fostering a sustainable future for energy.

PL

Artykuł ten analizuje rolę energii w redukcji globalnych emisji dwutlenku węgla, co jest kluczowe w światowej walce ze zmianami klimatycznymi. Na przykładzie KGHM, czołowego gracza w branży, który z powodzeniem zintegrował rozwiązania energetyczne, badanie to podkreśla wpływ i kluczowe wyniki takich działań. Analizując stan zużycia energii, badanie zwraca uwagę na powszechną zależność od paliw kopalnych oraz potencjalny wpływ odnawialnych źródeł, takich jak energia słoneczna, wiatrowa, hydroelektryczna i biomasa, na przekształcanie naszego krajobrazu energetycznego. Badanie dostarcza wglądu w technologie, wyzwania związane z ich wdrażaniem oraz struktury ekonomiczne i polityczne wpływające na ich adopcję. W badaniu przedstawiono zalecenia dla firm dążących do zmniejszenia swojego wpływu i promowania inicjatyw ekologicznych. Wyniki podkreślają rosnące znaczenie przejścia na odnawialne źródła energii w celu osiągnięcia celów określonych w porozumieniach, takich jak Porozumienie Paryskie, które dąży do ograniczenia wzrostu temperatury do mniej niż 2 stopni Celsjusza. Na koniec sformułowano apel o powszechne reformy polityczne i zwiększoną odpowiedzialność korporacyjną w promowaniu zrównoważonej przyszłości energetycznej.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

renewable energy; carbon reduction; CCS/CCU; improving energy efficiency

PL

odnawialna energia; redukcja emisji dwutlenku węgla; CCS/CCU; poprawa efektywności energetycznej

• Wydawca: Polskie Stowarzyszenie Ekonomistów Środowiska i Zasobów Naturalnych
• Czasopismo: Economics and Environment
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: No. 4
• Strony: art. no. 851
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 46 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Świda Adam

• Department of Organization and Management, Faculty of Management, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2513-0832

autor

Ziaeian Yasmin

• Department of Organization and Management, Faculty of Management, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego Street 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4713-1860

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki (2025).