Essays about: "ESG engagement"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words ESG engagement.

1. 1. Ready or not? : Analysis of the Swedish Energy Sector's Knowledge and View on CSRD

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Ellen Kornfeld; [2024]
   Keywords : CSRD; CSR; NFRD; ESG; SME Energy Sector; SWOT-Analysis; Knowledge-base Analysis; CSRD; CSR; NFRD; ESG; SMF Energisektorn; SWOT-Analys; Kunskapsanalys;

   Abstract : The thesis investigates the view and knowledge among large versus small and medium sized enterprises (SME) regarding the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). To enable a broad collection of data the study carries out semi-structured interviews and surveys on companies and stakeholders within the Swedish energy sector, as well as a literature review. READ MORE

3. 2. Financial Literacy, Environmental Literacy, and Environmental Related Financial Preference - The Case of China

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Kaloyan Gorunski; Delun Liu; [2023]
   Keywords : Behavioural Finance; Financial Literacy; Environmental Literacy; ESG-Investing;

   Abstract : This paper describes a survey of a sample of Chinese individuals regarding their financial literacy, environmental literacy, attitudes toward ESG, and environmental related financial preference to investigate if pro-investment attitudes are related to financial decision-making. The data revealed that individuals with higher financial knowledge (FL) also have higher environmental knowledge (EL) and the effect is stronger among consumers who incorporate sustainability factors into their investment selection. READ MORE

4. 3. ESG Ratings and Stock Market Performance: Evidence of a Shift in Investor Preferences during a Period of Economic Distress in Scandinavia

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

   Author : Johanna Hallstedt; Tim Nyllinge; [2023]
   Keywords : Socially Responsible Investing; ESG; Sustainable Investments; Corporate Resilience; Financial Risk;

   Abstract : During the Covid-19 crisis, firms with high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings traded within the Scandinavian markets had more significant pandemic-induced drops in stock returns than firms with low profiles in ESG. The difference was close to ten percentage points more severe for high-ESG compared to low-ESG firms. READ MORE

5. 4. ESG Scores as Social Ethicality Motivators

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Annika Ebert; Isabella Larsson; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG Responsiveness; Russia-Ukraine War; Divestment Strategy; Brand Management; MNCs; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Relating to the ongoing discussion surrounding criticism and support for ESG scores, the purpose of this paper anchors itself in providing comprehensive, empirical evidence regarding the responsiveness of ESG scores to firm actions. The different strategic choices of multinational firms, resulting from political and stakeholder pressure, were to either fully withdraw, suspend or continue operations in Russia in light of the Russia-Ukraine war. READ MORE

6. 5. The Impact of Investor Types on Corporate Social Responsibility - Evidence from Europe

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Johannes Lubich; Julian Steib; [2023]
   Keywords : Investor Types; Ownership Structure; ESG; CSR;

   Abstract : In this research, we analyse the complex relationship between various investor types and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance, measured via Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores. The study leverages a comprehensive dataset of European companies spanning two decades, employing fixed-effect regression models to discern patterns. READ MORE