Essays about: "ESG disclosure"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 essays containing the words ESG disclosure.

  1. 1. Specificity in Non-Financial Disclosure - Regulated by Directive 2014/95/EU

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Matilda Frövenholt; Kevin Wirdéus; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Directive 2014 95 EU; ESG Disclosure; Biodiversity; Specificity; Textual Analysis; Named Entity Recognition; Market Reaction;

    Abstract : We use textual analysis of annual reports to investigate if ESG disclosures, including biodiversity, regulated by the Directive 2014/95/EU provide the market with decision-useful information. Several studies have examined whether the directive has increased the quality of ESG disclosure but with mixed results. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. How Does ESG Impact Firms’ Financial Performance: Empirical evidence from European companies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Bin Zhu; Yixuan Wei; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG; Financial performance; Return on assets ROA ; Europe; CFP; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This study investigates the relationship between ESG factors and corporate financial performance (CFP) by using data from listed companies in the European market and Thomson Reuters’ ESG scores. The analysis reveals a complex picture, with mixed results for different ESG components. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sustainability Reporting and the developing role of the ESG/Sustainability Controller : A qualitative study among Swedish medium and large sized companies

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Stefan Schaumberger; Vijitha Dasayanaka; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Sustainability Reporting; Sustainability Reporting Frameworks; Sustainability Reporting Unification; GRI; CSRD; ESG Controller; Sustainability Controller;

    Abstract : Sustainability is a universal topic that has gained in significance during the last decade due to the increased risks for society as well as the environment itself. Therefore, a lot more attention is given to how companies disclose upon their impact on environment, society and governance. READ MORE

  6. 5. Corporate Social Responsibility and Earnings Management

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Amanda Jansson; Johanna Radler; [2023]
    Keywords : earnings management; corporate social responsibility; ESG; discretionary accruals; transparent financial reporting;

    Abstract : This study aims to investigate the relationship between CSR and constraint of earnings management on Swedish firms listed on OMX Stockholm. Earnings management is estimated using two accrual-based models to detect discretionary accruals. The first hypothesis explores whether a continuous CSR score is correlated with earnings management. READ MORE