Essays about: "importance of environmental sustainability"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 410 essays containing the words importance of environmental sustainability.

  1. 16. 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

  3. 17. Understanding factors related to food waste in Swedish primary schools

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : Roula Yandem; Fatima Fkhir; [2023]
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    Abstract : Production and consumption of food have several environmental impacts, regardless of the type of food production. However, food production can have a particularly large impact on the environment, as it often causes pollution and spreads harmful contaminants in nature. READ MORE

  4. 18. Sustainability Filtration and Optimization: A Stepwise Integration Approach

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

    Author : Soroosh Jalaei; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Modern Portfolio Theory; Optimization; Sequential Quadratic Programming; Optimal ESG Portfolio.; Hållbarhet; Modern portföljteori; Optimering; Sequential Quadratic Programming; Optimal ESG-portfölj.;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the integration of sustainability into Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) optimization by introducing stepwise filtration and optimization. This study acknowledges the growing importance of sustainability in investment strategies and modifies the traditional MPT framework to include environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. READ MORE

  5. 19. Lagom, the key to a sustainable business? : The role of lagom within international business and its impact on environmental sustainability: A qualitative study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Hugo Jansson; Linus Krebser; [2023]
    Keywords : International Business; Business culture; Sustainability; Lagom; Leadership culture;

    Abstract : With the rising importance of environmental sustainability, there is a growing need for solutions. Some research indicates that Sweden is performing well in environmental sustainability and the Swedish concept of lagom has been trending in recent years due to its usefulness in leadership. READ MORE

  6. 20. Evaluation of a computational method for natural fiber-reinforced plastics

    University essay from KTH/Hållfasthetslära

    Author : Anna Lim; [2023]
    Keywords : PPNF; Composite material; fiber orientation; natural fiber; coupled analysis; PPNF; Kompositmaterial; fiberorientering; naturfiber; kopplad analys;

    Abstract : The importance of using natural fiber composites (NFCs) has been addressed as a substitution for synthetic fibers, such as glass and carbon fibers. This substitution contributes significantly to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with the environmental responsibilities of engineering industries. READ MORE