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  1. 1. Corporate Sustainability and Working Capital : A panel data analysis of the relationship in Swedish-listed firms

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Muhammad Shehzad Moin; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Corporate Sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility; CSR; ESG; ESG Rating; ESG Investing; Sustainable Finance; Sustainable Investment; Sweden; Working Capital; Working Capital Management; WCM; Cash Conversion Cycle; CCC; Working Capital Requirements; WCR;

    Abstract : The theoretical and practical importance of working capital management (Sharma & Kumar, 2011) and its strong link with the firm’s financial stability (Wang et al., 2020, p. 2; Kamel 2015, p. 35) make it one of the most important functional areas of corporate finance. READ MORE

  3. 2. Corporate ownership and firm’s ESG performance : A study of Swedish listed firms.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Erina Liao; Farjana Haque Jesmin; [2023]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; Corporate governance; Ownership Concentration;

    Abstract : Growing public awareness of corporate social responsibility (CSR), particularly corporate involvement in environmental, social, and governmental (ESG) issues, has led to extensive discussions on the factors that may influence corporate ESG performance. Prior literature has pointed out that ownership structure can be a crucial factor regarding a firm’s attitude and engagement in ESG. READ MORE

  4. 3. Corporate Social Responsibility policies and Shareholder reactions during the Great Recession

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Ellen Hjelmberg; Tilde Holmgren; [2022]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; Corporate Financial Performance; ESG;

    Abstract : This study aims to provide understanding of the relationship between firm changes in CSR policies and the reaction of shareholders through using the Great Recession as an external shock on the Northern European market. Firm and shareholder reactions to the Great Recession are examined using a quantitative approach, where stock price is used as a measure to quantify shareholder reactions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Does CSR Actually Hurt Profitability? A Study on the Impact of US Firms' Corporate Social Responsibility Performance on Accounting and Market Metrics of Financial Profitability

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Gian Luca Hedenström; Jacopo Breschi; [2022]
    Keywords : CSR; Corporate Financial Profitability; Accounting and Market Profitability; Stakeholder Theory; ESG;

    Abstract : Researchers have long investigated the relationship between firms' corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance and corporate financial performance (CFP) without reaching a consensus. Several scholars highlight the multiple economic benefits that firms increasing CSR performance can enjoy. READ MORE

  6. 5. CSR Committees’ impact on ESG Performance : A Quantitative Study of Swedish Listed Firms

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Maral Melanie Levonian; [2022]
    Keywords : CSR committee; ESG performance; legitimacy theory; impression management; management control;

    Abstract : Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) related issues has increased in relevance in recent years. To address societal pressures, many firms introduce corporate social responsibility (CSR) committees in their boards. READ MORE