Essays about: "thesis in environmental Accounting"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 62 essays containing the words thesis in environmental Accounting.
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1. The journey of accounting for nature: A qualitative study of the strive to account for nature through translation of the TNFD framework from a Scandinavian Institutionalism perspective
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : This thesis examines how the traveling idea of accounting for nature is translated and materialized into a standardized framework. This is interesting as there is a rising interest in how to report on environmental issues and this interest has now expanded beyond climate-related issues to nature more broadly. READ MORE
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2. From Tree Huggers to Money Makers: How ESG Scores Boost Corporate Financial Performance in the EU
University essay fromAbstract : This thesis examines the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and financial performance as measured by both accounting- and market-based measures; Return on Assets and Tobin's Q. The study takes a particular focus on the European Union (EU), more specifically on companies operating in the region and the union's strong commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and more general efforts towards a more sustainable future. READ MORE
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3. Analysing the effects of 24/7 Carbon-free Energy procurement strategies on the electricity system : Case Study of commercial and industrial sector in the Netherlands
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Considering the growing importance of the electricity sector in the worldwide decarbonisation efforts, as well as large volumes of energy consumed by the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, corporate power procurement is found to be a significant contributor to building a net zero economy. Within this topic, hourly matching of carbon-free electricity supply with demand, or 24/7 Carbon-free Energy (24/7 CFE), is identified as a next-generation power procurement framework, with growing interest from a wide range of stakeholders in the energy sector and benefits backed by robust research evidence. READ MORE
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4. Taking Climate into Account - Carbon Management Tools for Investment Decisions and Progress Tracking at an Energy Company
University essay from Lunds universitet/InnovationsteknikAbstract : Background: Climate change is becoming a more urgent issue, where global agreements and regulations are putting pressure on companies to calculate and disclose their greenhouse gas emissions to combat the problem. Other driving forces of carbon disclosure for companies include social, economic, and financial pressure, as well as firm specific internal factors. READ MORE
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5. Paths forward for Sustainable Maritime Transport : A techno-economic optimization framework for next generation vessels
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Recently, the decarbonization of maritime transport has received increased attention, in order to align with the targets of the Paris Agreement. In 2023, the International Maritime Organization unveiled their revised greenhouse gas strategy with an ambitious target: net-zero emissions by 2050. READ MORE
