Essays about: "economic activities"

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  1. 16. Ökad kolsänka i den svenska skogen : ett intressentperspektiv

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Adam Hurtig; Emma Häggberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Fallstudie; legitimitet; LULUCF; styrmedel; teorin om planerat beteende;

    Abstract : Dagens klimatpolitik står inför stora förändringar då den går mot att breddas. Åtgärder för att öka upptag av koldioxid från atmosfären blir alltmer väsentligt för att nå 1,5 graders-målet och klimatneutralitet till 2050. READ MORE

  3. 17. A European Material Kuznets Curve

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Pyry Järvinen; Emil Fernström; [2023]
    Keywords : Material Kuznets Curve; Environmental Kuznets Curve; Economic Growth; Economics Development; Material Footprint; Emissions; Sustainable Growth; Decoupling; Europe;

    Abstract : This bachelor thesis investigates the correlation between 28 European countries’material footprints (MF), as proxied by their Raw Material Consumption (RMC)per capita, and the environmental impact indicated by their carbon dioxide (CO2)emissions per capita, respectively, with their economic development, measured bytheir purchase power parity adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) per capita,during the period of 2008 to 2019. Specifically, through the theoretical frameworkof the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) and by utilizing Fixed EffectsOrdinary Least Squares regression models as well as Pooled Mean Groupestimation, the thesis asks whether or not evidence can be found for the possibleexistence of an EKC, an inverted-U shaped relationship between environmentaldegradation and economic development, within this European context. READ MORE

  4. 18. SDGs in Action: Exploring Stakeholder Engagement for Sustainable Development

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Joana Goncalves; Eugenia Urdaneta Rodriguez; Loris Trigan; [2023]
    Keywords : Stakeholder engagement; Triple Bottom Line; Sustainable Development Goals; Port Industry;

    Abstract : Background: As the Earth heads towards the zone of exceedance, there is a highlighted importance in contributing towards sustainable development. The sustainable development goals (SDGs), introduced by the United Nations, act as guidance to integrate environmental, social, and economic aspects, to ensure a sustainable future. READ MORE

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

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Arvid Särkiniemi; Oskar Lindman; [2023]
    Keywords : 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.;

    Abstract : 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. READ MORE

  6. 20. Interactive infographics for communicating sustainability : Use of an interactive infographic in explaining a complex sustainability framework for companies

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Rodrigo Esparza Salas; [2023]
    Keywords : interactivity; sustainability; informative illustration; information graphics; user experience; engagement; interaktivitet; hållbarhet; informativ illustration; informationsgrafik; användarupplevelse; engagemang;

    Abstract : The natural world is under immense and increasing pressure caused by human activity. The adjustment from a state of declining nature to a more sustainable world requires changes of social and economic activities by individuals, societies, and the private sector. READ MORE