Essays about: "Commitment"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 1345 essays containing the word Commitment.

1. 21. Challenges and organizational capabilities to implement circularity in the automotive industry. A multiple case study

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Edoardo Galassi; [2023-07-19]
   Keywords : circular economy; circularity; circular business model; capabilities; automotive industry;

   Abstract : The market for electric vehicles has been growing rapidly in recent years. As a result, the largest share of emissions along the life cycle of vehicles will no longer come from the combustion of waste gases but from manufacturing materials. READ MORE

3. 22. From Tree Huggers to Money Makers: How ESG Scores Boost Corporate Financial Performance in the EU

   University essay from

   Author : Martin Ekendahl; Philippa Hedström; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : ESG score; financial performance; stakeholder theory; the EU; fixed effects model;

   Abstract : 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

4. 23. The Role of Impression Management in Sustainability Disclosure: Enhancing Legitimacy for Financial Institutions

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Sophie Victoria Schiereck; Silvia Bovina; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : impression management; legitimacy; financial industry; ESG; sustainability strategy;

   Abstract : This study explores the usage of sustainability disclosure in the financial field. Sustainability disclosure has become a relevant practice for companies to display their sustainability commitment, given stakeholder and regulatory pressure in recent years. READ MORE

5. 24. IMPLICATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG TO ALIGN WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S TARGET REGARDING CLIMATE NEUTRALITY BY 2045 - Scenarios and Consequences

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Nafiseh Kazemi Ashtiani; [2023-06-21]
   Keywords : Climate Neutrality; GHG emissions; higher education institutions HEIs ; Net Zero emission; carbon footprint; carbon capture and storage CCS ;

   Abstract : It is widely acknowledged that one of the most significant global challenges of the 21 st century is climate change. In its Fifth Assessment Report (2014), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) described the present extent of the problem and the hazards involved, citing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities as the primary contributor to global warming since the mid-20th century. READ MORE

6. 25. THE ROLE OF DEMOCRACY IN THE SELECTION OF AID RECIPIENTS A Case Study Investigating the Decision-Making Process of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Ismail Bazine; [2023-06-20]
   Keywords : Sida; Development Aid; Decision-Making Process; Selection of Aid Recipients; State Actors; Non-State Actors; Democracy;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to explore how the level of democracy in recipient countries affects the decision-making process of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) when determining whether to provide aid to state or non-state actors. While existing research has predominantly focused on donor motivations and interests based on aid allocation patterns, little attention has been given to the selection process employed by donor agencies and the factors that guide this process. READ MORE