Essays about: "Corporate government issues"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 essays containing the words Corporate government issues.

  1. 1. Impact of ESG performance and carbon emissions on cost of debt : A study of the Nordic markets

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Filip Larsson; Henrik Larsson; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG performance; carbon intensity; cost of debt; spreads; Refinitiv; ESG scores; CSR; sustainability; Nordics;

    Abstract : The study examines the link between the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance of a company and its cost of debt, measured as credit spreads between corresponding corporate and risk-free government bonds, in Nordic countries between 2020 and 2022. No previous studies look at ESG effects on bond spreads in the Nordic markets, although their stakeholder-oriented nature could make them attentive to ESG issues. READ MORE

  3. 2. PPA Greenwashing or Financial Incentives for Investments in Offshore Wind Power? A qualitative study on power purchasing agreement and its effect on investment decisions and corporate image in the offshore wind power industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jacob Bjärne; Albin Frick; [2022-07-01]
    Keywords : PPA; Greenwashing; Green Energy; CSR; Offshore Wind Power;

    Abstract : The government of Sweden is currently looking to expand one of the unexploited natural resources, offshore wind. Offshore wind power has for several years been stagnated in terms of production, and the funding of projects has been one of the major issues. Getting bank loans with a lower interest rate demands a steady cash-flow. READ MORE

  4. 3. An empirical study of the relationship between women director and corporate social responsibility performance: insights from China.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Dan Wang; Zhaoyuan Mu; [2022-06-30]
    Keywords : CSR; Board gender diversity; women directors;

    Abstract : Title: An empirical study of the relationship between women director and corporate social responsibility performance: insights from China. Background and Problem Discussion: Globally, women directors are increasingly recognized and valued for their governance and decision-making abilities, and their impact on CSR performance has become the focus of academic attention. READ MORE

  5. 4. Games for Change : Exploring the Effects of the Game Climate Fresk at Schneider Electric and the Climate Engagement Potential for Employees

    University essay from KTH/Lärande

    Author : Björn Nordin; Martin Wahlström; [2022]
    Keywords : Pro climate behaviour; Value-action gap; Climate ambassador; Behavioural change; Attitude change; Self- and Collective efficacy; Climate change education; Corporate climate action; Klimatpositivt beteende; Value-action gap; Klimatambassadör; Beteendeförändring; Attitydförändring; Själv- och kollektiv förmåga; Klimatutbildning; Corporate climate action;

    Abstract : Climate change creates an urgency for action to be taken at government, corporate and individual level. Changing behaviours is a necessity to meet the global temperature goal of 2 °C increase, and companies have a significant role to play in this transformation. To change these behaviours, a change needs to happen in both attitudes and actions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Competing on sustainability - A study on stakeholder interaction, becoming truly sustainable and obtaining a sustained competitive advantage in an industry characterized by low sustainability maturity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Kristina Källner; Anna Lundberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainability; cold chain; pharmaceutical industry; stakeholder theory; sustainable business models; VRIO analysis; truly sustainable; competitive advantage; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Although more and more companies are facing increasing pressure to take responsibility for their actions impacting sustainability, the pharmaceutical industry and in extension the cold chain solutions industry, have previously been exempted from scrutiny. Research on sustainability in the industry is lagging, why this master thesis aims to explore how sustainability can be incorporated into the business model while avoiding creating a disconnect between corporate strategy and actual sustainability impact. READ MORE