Essays about: "science-based targets"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 27 essays containing the words science-based targets.

1. 6. Credible Engagements or Empty Promises? A Study of Investors' Reactions to Commitment to the Science-Based Target Initiative

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Theodor Minnhagen; Alexander Stenberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; ESG; Science-Based Targets Initiative; Event Study; Abnormal Returns;

   Abstract : This paper seeks to explore the short-term financial implications of a commitment to the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), a previously sparsely researched topic in financial literature. By employing an event study methodology, the findings point towards a non-conclusive link between a commitment to the SBTi and abnormal returns around the date of commitment. READ MORE

3. 7. Business as usual trumps transformation: 1.5°C Businesses not on track

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Julia Martin; [2023]
   Keywords : climate policy; business climate action; emissions reduction targets; sustainable business; high-impact; Paris Agreement; sustainbility science; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Averting catastrophic climate change requires private businesses to reach net zero emissions while staying within 1.5°C of global warming. READ MORE

4. 8. The Science Based Targets initiative: Its impact on the financial results and the determinants to joing

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Beatriz Pineda Pérez; [2023]
   Keywords : Science Based Targets initiative; Financial impact; Difference-in-Differences; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Science Based Targets initiativ; Ekonomisk påverkan; Difference-in-Differences; Greenhouse Gas Emissions.;

   Abstract : We are currently experiencing a climate crisis. The planet’s temperature is rising considerably due to the emission of greenhouse gases generated by human activities. This situation poses a challenge for everyone, including companies. Private sector actors are taking actions to mitigate the consequences of climate change, such as global warming. READ MORE

5. 9. Environmental Management for System Engineering Projects : A Case Study on How to Bridge the Gap between Ambition and Action

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   Author : Lisa Rylander; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Environmental Management; System Engineering; Science-Based Targets; Carbon Footprint Analysis;

   Abstract : This thesis focuses on addressing the challenge of managing the climate impact of system engineering projects within a large global industrial company. The research design is a case study within the selected company, and it integrates qualitative and quantitative methodologies to provide a holistic understanding of environmental challenges. READ MORE

6. 10. The issues with measuring and reporting emissions - An analysis of the agriculture sectors efforts to improve sustainability reporting

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Nicole Lindau; Johan Henriksson; [2022-07-01]
   Keywords : Sustainable development; Agriculture; GHG emissions; Sustainability Reporting. Natural Resource Based View;

   Abstract : Agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are a major contributor to climate change globally. The way to report and calculate the emissions can require vast amounts of resources and can be a complicated process for both farmers and top-level management. READ MORE