Essays about: "environmental valuation"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 88 essays containing the words environmental valuation.

  1. 21. DOES IT PAY TO BE ESG? : An empirical analysis of sustainability in the Nordic countries from a risk and valuation perspective

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Corentin Arnou; Marcus Hammarstedt; [2021]
    Keywords : ESG; Cost of equity; Sustainable finance; Price-to-earnings ratio; Price-to-book ratio; Enterprise value to earnings before interest and taxes ratio; Covid-19; Shareholder’s theory; Stakeholder’s theory; Information asymmetry;

    Abstract : In the field of sustainable finance, Environmental-, Social- and Governance-ratings (ESG) have become an acknowledged measurement of a firm's sustainability performance. The increased awareness of sustainability issues in today's society is undeniable. READ MORE

  3. 22. Functions of Wetlands in Sweden : a literature review

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Gergely Istvan Toth; [2021]
    Keywords : wetland; functions; ecosystem services; review;

    Abstract : The lack of cultural and economic recognition of the significance of wetlands arguably led to theirdevastating and rapid loss compared to other ecosystems. To reverse this trend and establish a reasonablevaluation of wetlands, the foundations of socio-ecological concepts were laid in late 20th century thatsuggested the acknowledgement of the functions, values, and services of ecosystems. READ MORE

  4. 23. Perspectives on sustainable forest management by stakeholders in Östergötland

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Katharina Charlotte Heimes; [2021]
    Keywords : Ecosystem services; sustainable forest management; bioeconomy; biodiversity conservation;

    Abstract : The emerging bioeconomy in Europe requires the intensification of forestry to meet the market demand for biomass. The policy conflict between increasing production and halting biodiversity loss has fueled debates in Sweden on sustainable forest use and management in recent years. READ MORE

  5. 24. Dislike for insects align with human-centered and anti-egalitarian beliefs

    University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Fakulteten för lärarutbildning

    Author : Nanette Nygårds; [2021]
    Keywords : Animal charisma; social identity; equality; biodiversity; anthropocentrism; ethnocentrism; nature relatedness; interspecies model of prejudice;

    Abstract : An outgroup can be defined as that which is perceived as different or dissimilar from oneself. The Interspecies Model of Prejudice (TIMP) predicts that negativity to human outgroups align with animal negativity. Human-centered and anti-egalitarian beliefs have shown to correlate with outgroup rejection. READ MORE

  6. 25. Public urban green space: Exploring priorities and challenges for managing and valuing green space, using Stockholm as a case study

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Rachel Ann Hopkins; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban planning; environmental planning; sustainable development; nature protection; assessment; nature valuation; public space; ecosystem services; Stadsplanering; miljöplanering; hållbar utveckling; naturskydd; utvärdering; naturvärdering; allmän plats; ekosystemtjänster;

    Abstract : Public urban green space has never been more important: Its past contributions and potential to promote future public health, climate mitigation, and biodiversity are invaluable to cities experiencing population growth and urban densification. This research explores complexities of multiple demands on public urban green space in cities, using Stockholm as a case study. READ MORE