Essays about: "ESG Ratings"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 57 essays containing the words ESG Ratings.

  1. 11. Beyond Credit Ratings: The Role of (E)SG in Sovereign Debt Investments

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Oscar Wollmann; Filip Frisk; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG rating; Sovereign debt investments; Sovereign bond yields; Sustainability;

    Abstract : The study investigates the correlation between ESG performance and sovereign bond yield spreads using regression analysis. The results reveal a significant negative correlation between the Governance and Social indices and bond spreads, emphasising the importance of good governance practices and social stability in reducing the risk of sovereign debt default. READ MORE

  3. 12. ESG and Financial Performance Within the Automotive Industry

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Lukas Granelli; Lukas Rådeström; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG; Automotive Sector; Financial Performance; Sustainability;

    Abstract : For many years has sustainability been an important factor for companies to consider. Earlier has sustainability been strongly connected with environmental work, but the concept has grown to include factors like working conditions, equality, and ethical business practices. READ MORE

  4. 13. ESG Rating Divergence & Portfolio Consequences of Relying on a Single Rating Provider - A study conducted on companies in the Nordic region

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Saga Sköld; Malin Wassberg; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG; ESG Divergence; Sustainable Finance; Portfolio Optimization; Efficient Frontier;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how ESG ratings for Nordic companies vary between two ESG providers, and how the risk and expected return differs between two highly rated ESG portfolios according to the two providers. In doing so, we aim to contribute to research on the topic of ESG divergence as it is of great importance for investors that this subject is studied further. READ MORE

  5. 14. Green Minus Brown: A Comparative Analysis of the Financial Performance of the ESG Factor

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Kevin Pettersson; Wael Makdessinaoum; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable Investing; ESG; Asset Pricing Models; ESG Ratings;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the performance of a Green-minus-Brown portfolio in the US public stock market and whether the GMB portfolio provides significant results for investors. The study also aims to investigate if the returns of the GMB portfolio are already explained by other existing factors. The research collected data from 2003 to 2022. READ MORE

  6. 15. Real Estate and ESG Rating A cross-sectional study of ESG Risk, ESG Management and financial performance

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Alexander Wojtowicz Hallberg; Daniel Gellerman; Anton Lundgren; [2022-06-30]
    Keywords : ESG Rating; Real Estate; Financial Performance; Sustainability; Sustainalytics; Inferential Statistics;

    Abstract : Environmental destruction and social sustainability issues are more relevant than ever. The human impact causing social and environmental destruction has led to a forced market movement worldwide where sustainability awareness has grown amongst stakeholders. READ MORE