Essays about: "Sustainable and responsible investment"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 67 essays containing the words Sustainable and responsible investment.

1. 16. Sustainable Investments : Sustainability reporting from the institutionalinvestors point of view

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : Sofia Blomström; Sofie Bokfors; [2020]
   Keywords : Sustainability reporting; non-financial reporting; ESG; institutional investors; financial policy; Hållbarhetsrapportering; icke-finansiell rapportering; ESG; institutionella investerare; finanspolicy;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the type of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) information that institutional investors seek when making and monitoring investment decisions, as well as the possibilities for this information to be presented in sustainability reports. As a basis, twelve semi-structured interviews were conducted with Swedish state institutional fund holders in the category regions and municipalities. READ MORE

3. 17. The Incorporation of ESG Scores into Factor based Investment Decisions. Does ESG Integration necessarily come with a Financial Trade-off?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Patrick Schumacher; [2020]
   Keywords : ESG; Financial performance; Investment strategies; Integration; Trade-off; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The present study examines potential financial trade-offs in socially responsible investment strategies. It focuses on a period between September 2009 and November 2019 in Central Europe. While financial performance of an investment is measured by monthly risk-adjusted returns, social responsibility is represented by Sustainalytics ESG scores. READ MORE

4. 18. Sustainable Bonds and Beyond: A Sustainable Alternative for Portfolio Diversification : An empirical study of sustainable bonds and existing asset classes from a volatility and correlation perspective in Sweden

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Tung Bui Ba; Javier Jo; [2020]
   Keywords : Responsible Investment; Sustainable Bonds; Swedish Market; Modern Portfolio Theory; Diversification; Volatility; Correlation; Hedging;

   Abstract : Increasing awareness of sustainable issues is just one of the ways how modern society has evolved. Due to the growing challenges faced by climate change and societal issues, our world has grown to be more innovative in the fight and support towards initiatives that will contribute to the long-term of the world we live in. READ MORE

5. 19. What does it cost to be green? : An empirical investigation of the European green bond market

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Gustaf Söderström; Anton Pettersson; [2020]
   Keywords : Green bonds; Green bond premium; Liquidity; Non-pecuniary preferences; Socially responsible investing; Capital asset pricing model; Matching method; ESG; CSR; Yield spread; Green Bond Principles; European bond market.;

   Abstract : The green bond market offers investors the opportunity to take an explicit focus on sustainable investment projects. However, it is yet to be determined whether this novel asset class offers attractive yields compared to non-green bonds. READ MORE

6. 20. Self-sufficiency of the vineyard of Ch�teau de la Chaize : Design and Simulation of a grid-connected PV system in South of France

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Noriko Jia Yong Claudine Ly; [2019]
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   Abstract : The task of this master thesis is to evaluate the potential and economic feasibility of a solar photovoltaic project at the Castle Ch�teau de la Chaize, situated near Lyon in France. The domain of the Ch�teau de la Chaize aims to be more ecologically responsible, by producing organic wine, using geothermal energy and producing its own electricity, using solar energy. READ MORE