Sökning: "Corporate Environmental Performance"

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  1. 1. From Tree Huggers to Money Makers: How ESG Scores Boost Corporate Financial Performance in the EU

    Kandidat-uppsats,

    Författare :Martin Ekendahl; Philippa Hedström; [2023-06-29]
    Nyckelord :ESG score; financial performance; stakeholder theory; the EU; fixed effects model;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis examines the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and financial performance as measured by both accounting- and market-based measures; Return on Assets and Tobin's Q. The study takes a particular focus on the European Union (EU), more specifically on companies operating in the region and the union's strong commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and more general efforts towards a more sustainable future. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Comparison of High ESG Portfolio Performance in Germany and Switzerland

    Master-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Författare :Nino Shakulashvili; Saud Talic; [2023-06-29]
    Nyckelord :ESG; Portfolio Performance; Fama French; Carhart; Risk Factors; Value; Size; Momentum; Germany; Switzerland;

    Sammanfattning : This study focuses on the relationship between stock return performance and sustainability, the latter taking the form of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. The paper provides a comparative setting in which stocks of companies headquartered in Germany and Switzerland are examined. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Understanding The Motives Of Scandinavian Retail Companies CSR-efforts At Their Offshore Suppliers

    Kandidat-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Författare :Vendela Axelsson; David Löfven; [2023-06-28]
    Nyckelord :Sustainability ⋅ Business ethics ⋅ Supply chain ⋅ CSR ⋅ Scandinavian Retail Industry;

    Sammanfattning : Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained substantial significance in recent years, driven by the growing societal emphasis on sustainability. Businesses are now expected to contribute to social and environmental goals alongside economic performance. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Sustainability performance and market risk. A study of the banking sector

    Master-uppsats, Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Författare :Arvid Särkiniemi; Oskar Lindman; [2023]
    Nyckelord :risk; market risk; sustainability performance; corporate management; bank management; CSR; panel data; parametric VaR; non-parametric VaR; CVaR; VaR; Historical simulation; bank sector; the financial sector; ESG; financial performance.;

    Sammanfattning : The financial crisis of 2007-2008 highlighted the societal impacts of bank risk-taking. A strong focus on maximizing profits for shareholders combined with a disregard for, and  underestimation of risks led to the downfall of large banks such as Lehman Brothers and multiple other banks getting bailed out by several governments and other banks. LÄS MER

  7. 5. The role of the Countries' Institutional Quality on the relationship between Companies' Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Financial Performance

    Master-uppsats, Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Författare :Isadora Siqueira Mafra; Roberto Carlos Imme Junior; [2023]
    Nyckelord :ESG; financial performance; institutional quality;

    Sammanfattning : It is known that ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) performance positively influences the company's financial performance. However, little attention has been paid to macro elements that can moderatethis relationship. LÄS MER