Emissions trading and its likely effects on the airline industry
Recht-Hansen, Sonja (2010)
Recht-Hansen, Sonja
Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola
2010
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201005047732
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201005047732
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This study concerns the extension of emissions trading to the airline industry and was designed to clarify and substantiate likely effects of the Emissions Trading Scheme. The research question concerned potential tactic and strategic responses airlines can take to adapt to the emissions trading regulations.
Regarding the primary research, the author used a qualitative and exploratory approach by undertaking expert interviews. The sample consisted of five airline managers, additionally two researchers and one governmental expert. Most of the research took place in Germany due to the easier access to the required data and greater industry size.
The findings revealed not only specific business areas where adjustments can be made in order to reduce emissions, but also significant background knowledge of the drivers behind tactic and strategic mechanisms. Furthermore, the measures different airline types are likely to take was examined as well. Therefore, the writer selected a small regional airline, one network carrier, an alliance member and a low-cost carrier. Their microeconomic view was well complemented by the macroeconomic knowledge of the researchers.
The answers presented a great variety of expertise. In conclusion the author was able to find various approaches to solutions, of which airlines can consider and select the most suitable ones for their particular business model.
Regarding the primary research, the author used a qualitative and exploratory approach by undertaking expert interviews. The sample consisted of five airline managers, additionally two researchers and one governmental expert. Most of the research took place in Germany due to the easier access to the required data and greater industry size.
The findings revealed not only specific business areas where adjustments can be made in order to reduce emissions, but also significant background knowledge of the drivers behind tactic and strategic mechanisms. Furthermore, the measures different airline types are likely to take was examined as well. Therefore, the writer selected a small regional airline, one network carrier, an alliance member and a low-cost carrier. Their microeconomic view was well complemented by the macroeconomic knowledge of the researchers.
The answers presented a great variety of expertise. In conclusion the author was able to find various approaches to solutions, of which airlines can consider and select the most suitable ones for their particular business model.