Essays about: "equator principles"

Found 5 essays containing the words equator principles.

  1. 1. The influence and impact of Japan to upbringing the human rights norms in Southeast Asia through the world of business

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Chieri Yamamoto; [2023]
    Keywords : Business and Human Rights; International Law; Human Rights in Asia; Japan; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Japan’s influence in Southeast Asia has been enormous throughout history, whether in its military occupation, culture, or economic ties, and there is no doubt that Southeast Asia has developed under its influence. Have Southeast Asian states then developed and improved their human rights situation because of Japan? Or has Japan aggravated the situation being “blue washed”, by performing its business activities to be “cooperative”, or to simply make profit? My answer to these questions is that Japan has certainly done a considerable amount of upbringing human rights norms, with afterwar compensation and ODA to help shape the infrastructure of many countries in the region, and this can especially be seen in economic, social and cultural rights. READ MORE

  3. 2. Reducing Swedish Banks’ Negative Impacts on Biodiversity : An Analysis of Possible Strategies

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Mikaela Ring; [2015]
    Keywords : Banks; biodiversity; forests; finance; investments;

    Abstract : Svenska banker har stor förbättringspotential när det gäller att säkerställa att finansieringar och investeringar inte bidrar till utrotning av växt- och djurarter och förödelse av skog, våtmarker och orörda miljöer. I en rankning utförd av Fair Finance Guide fick sju av de största svenska bankerna mycket låga betyg för sina åtaganden och handlingar inom temat ”biodiversitet”. READ MORE

  4. 3. Voluntary Programs in Sustainable Finance: The Case of the Equator Principles

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Yoko Morimoto; [2012]
    Keywords : Business and Economics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

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  5. 4. Financing a Green Future: An examination of China’s banking sector for green finance

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Yunwen Bai; [2011]
    Keywords : Green Finance; Chinese Banking; Sustainable Banking; Green Credit; the Equator Principles; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : With the rapid economic development, China has accelerated its trade and investment at home and abroad. China’s banking sector, in supporting financial activities with capital flow, has become an emerging force at international financial stage. READ MORE

  6. 5. Environmental Considerations in Corporate Lending Business of Montenegrin Commercial Banks

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Ratka Delibasic; [2008]
    Keywords : CSR; Banking; Environmental Consideration; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Commercial banks can play an important role in environmental issues. Having a role of an intermediary in an economy, because of their importance for the business sector, commercial banks can influence and contribute to the healthy environment significantly. READ MORE