Essays about: "Corporate Environmental Performance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 183 essays containing the words Corporate Environmental Performance.

1. 1. 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

3. 2. Comparison of High ESG Portfolio Performance in Germany and Switzerland

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Nino Shakulashvili; Saud Talic; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : ESG; Portfolio Performance; Fama French; Carhart; Risk Factors; Value; Size; Momentum; Germany; Switzerland;

   Abstract : This study focuses on the relationship between stock return performance and sustainability, the latter taking the form of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. The paper provides a comparative setting in which stocks of companies headquartered in Germany and Switzerland are examined. READ MORE

4. 3. Understanding The Motives Of Scandinavian Retail Companies CSR-efforts At Their Offshore Suppliers

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Vendela Axelsson; David Löfven; [2023-06-28]
   Keywords : Sustainability ⋅ Business ethics ⋅ Supply chain ⋅ CSR ⋅ Scandinavian Retail Industry;

   Abstract : Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained substantial significance in recent years, driven by the growing societal emphasis on sustainability. Businesses are now expected to contribute to social and environmental goals alongside economic performance. READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. The role of the Countries' Institutional Quality on the relationship between Companies' Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Financial Performance

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

   Author : Isadora Siqueira Mafra; Roberto Carlos Imme Junior; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG; financial performance; institutional quality;

   Abstract : It is known that ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) performance positively influences the company's financial performance. However, little attention has been paid to macro elements that can moderatethis relationship. READ MORE