Essays about: "carbon finance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the words carbon finance.

  1. 1. Exploring implications of the EU Taxonomy on funding and disclosure for Swedish SMEs

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Jessie Westerberg; Sofia Gren; [2023]
    Keywords : EU taxonomy; CSRD; GAR; BTAR; SMEs; Voluntary disclosure;

    Abstract : In 2019 the EU taxonomy was launched as a classification system that aims to provide a common language and framework for sustainable finance. The purpose is to guide investors and businesses to identify environmentally sustainable economic activities to support the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy by 2050 within the EU. READ MORE

  3. 2. Buying carbon neutrality? : Corporate motives for financing carbon offsets

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Dennis Schmuck; [2023]
    Keywords : Carbon Offsets; Carbon Credits; Climate Change; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : Carbon offsets are often presented as a multi-beneficial way for companies to mitigate their net climate impact while contributing environmental and social benefits on a global and local scale. Critics argue it is used to avoid more meaningful alterations to a company's own operations. READ MORE

  4. 3. Rising Heat, Rising Risk: The Effect of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Downside Tail Risk

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Moritz Neuber; Fabrice Van Lancker; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate Risk; Downside Risk; GHG Emissions; Tail Risk; Sustainable Finance;

    Abstract : Regulatory and societal attention to environmental pollution is increasing, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are becoming a potential risk factor for investors. This paper uses panel data from S\&P 500 firms between 2015 and 2022 to investigate the link between GHG emissions and downside tail risk. READ MORE

  5. 4. Carbon Protectionism?

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

    Author : Sam Säflund; Malcolm Thunberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Event study; Cumulative Abnormal Return; EU CBAM; ETS; Sustainable finance;

    Abstract : This study examines the market reactions and valuation implications of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) adopted by the European Union (EU). The CBAM is the world's first carbon border import tax aimed at addressing carbon leakage and promoting a transition to a low-carbon economy. READ MORE

  6. 5. CCU in Scandinavia: an uncertainty analysis regarding the future state of captured carbon in the region.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : William Melander; [2023]
    Keywords : CCU; E-kerosene; Precast concrete; CO2 utilization; Scandinavian region; Defossilization; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The urgent need to mitigate climate change has prompted researchers to investigate novel strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One promising technology that might ease the way for sustainable and circular economies is carbon capture and utilization (CCU), which not only captures CO2 emissions but also uses them to produce valuable products. READ MORE