Essays about: "COMPASS"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 83 essays containing the word COMPASS.

1. 1. Comply or Die: A Study of ESG Factor Returns and Volatility in the Nordic Countries from 2016 to 2022

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Jean-Philippe Chakbazof; Amitesh Raghav; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG Factor; Nordic Compass; Fama Macbeth; Volatility Management; ESG Portfolio;

   Abstract : Using corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting data from 611 publicly traded firms in the Swedish House of Finance's Nordic Compass database, we estimate stock return and volatility exposures to an ESG factor during the period 2016-2022 in the Nordics. Using a Fama-Macbeth methodology, we find that during this time in the Nordic Countries exposure to an ESG factor is compensated with a risk premium and a volatility reduction in a Fama French 4 Factor model. READ MORE

3. 2. Turning the Doughnut from Vision to Reality in Wales – the Case of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

   University essay from

   Author : Emma Bergeling; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Earth Sciences; Doughnut Economics; Planetary Boundaries; Transformation; Three Spheres of Transformation;

   Abstract : The world is simultaneously facing social and environmental sustainability issues. There is a decreasing window of opportunity to limit global warming in accordance with the Paris Agreement, significant biodiversity loss, and mounting inequality. READ MORE

4. 3. Holmöarna archipelago and its forgotten Iron Age period : Uncovering the past through morphology and GIS-analysis

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudier

   Author : Alexander Bodén; [2023]
   Keywords : Holmön; Holmöarna archipelago; Västerbotten; Umeå; Iron Age; landscape archaeology; settlement archaeology; computational archaeology; Sweden; northern Sweden; hut foundation; cooking storage pit; cairn; labyrinth; compass rose; seamark; fishing village;

   Abstract : The geographical focus area of this essay is Holmöarna archipelago, which is a very large group of islands that are located a short distance to the east of the city Umeå, in northern Sweden, Västerbotten county. This essay is an attempt to uncover and provide knowledge regarding Holmöarna archipelago’s forgotten Iron Age period through the means of GIS-analysis, literary studies, a field visit, as well as morphological comparisons of ancient artefacts and monuments from the area. READ MORE

5. 4. Modeling a Relationship between ESG Metrics and Financial Performance for Nordic Publicly-listed Companies

   University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

   Author : Cornelia Sparring; Topias Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable finance; ESG variables; ESG score; Accounting-based financial performance; Market-based financial performance; Nordic Compass; Materiality; Hållbar finansiering; ESG variabler; ESG värde; Redovisningsbaserad finansiell prestation; Marknadsbaserad finansiell prestation; Nordic Compass; Materialitet;

   Abstract : This study aims to identify whether a relationship between ESG performance and financial performance exists for Nordic publicly-listed companies, by conducting a multiple linear regression analysis. Also, it will be observed which (if any) ESG variables are of relevance. READ MORE

6. 5. The Road Towards Service-Integrated Offerings for Product-Centred Manufacturing Firms : A Case Study within Husqvarna

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

   Author : Kajsa Ivarsson; Eric Seing; [2023]
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   Abstract : In recent years there has been an increase in servitisation amongst manufacturing firms. Change could be inevitable to stay competitive in this fierce innovative environment and is therefore an ongoing topic that needs to be addressed. READ MORE