MAN 771 Seminar on Corporate Decarbonization
This seminar examines and discusses the challenges and opportunities that companies face on their pathway towards net carbon emissions of zero. Such pathways hinge on the economic analysis of reducing corporate carbon emissions and the formulation of abatement strategies. Particular topics covered in this seminar include:
- Climate-Tech Innovation
- Corporate Decarbonization Strategies
- Corporate Carbon Accounting and Reporting
- Competitiveness of Clean Energy Technologies
- Emergence of Sustainable Transportation Services
- Pathways for Industrial Decarbonization
- Climate Risk in Finance and Investment
The analysis of these topics involves a review of the most current literature as well as the use of analytical and empirical research methods. As part of the seminar, participants will present and discuss the key findings of their analysis and write up their findings and conclusions in the form of a seminar paper. The seminar reflects the preparation for a master thesis at MISES.
Learning outcomes: Participants will get a better understanding of the main challenges and opportunities associated with the transition towards a decarbonized energy economy. They will also learn both theoretical economic concepts central to this transition as well as recent practical developments and tools. In addition, the participants will improve their skill in writing a coherent state-of-the-art seminar paper.
Form of assessment: Written seminar thesis (70%) and in-class presentation (30%)
Credits: 6 ECTS
Lecturers: Amadeus Bach, Gunther Glenk, Stefan Reichelstein
Course structure:
Topic | Date | Time | Room |
| Kick-off | February 26th | 15:30–17:00 | SO 133 Seminarraum (Schloss Schneckenhof Ost) |
| Presentations | April 30th | 13:45–17:15 | O 226–28 Seminarraum (Schloss Ostflügel), O 145 Heinrich Vetter Hörsaal (Schloss Ostflügel) |
| Final Submissions | tba |
Application period: February 3rd – February 6th 2025
To apply for the seminar, please fill out this form and send your CV and transcript of records as one PDF to Yvonne Münch.
Announcement of results: February 13th 2025
Acceptance of offer: February 14th 2025
Kick-off: February 26th 2025
Submission of topic preferences: tba
Working period, meetings with supervisor upon request: February 26th until April 23rd 2025
Presentations: April 30th 2025
Submission of a seminar paper: tba
If you have any questions, please contact Yvonne Münch.