Essays about: "ESG factors"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 104 essays containing the words ESG factors.

  1. 21. Drivers of Institutional ESG Investing

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Lars Sjöbom; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG; ESG investments; Financial Institutions; Banks; Institutional investors; Sustainability; EU Taxonomy; ESG; ESG investeringar; Finansiella institutioner; Banker; Institutionella investerare; Hållbarhet; EU taxonomi;

    Abstract : This study analyzes the factors that influence environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments in the Nordic region from the perspectives of institutional investors. The study aims to understand key drivers of ESG investments for institutional investors. READ MORE

  3. 22. EU Taxonomy from the Perspective of Investors

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Agnes Isaksson; Ismira Hodžić; [2023]
    Keywords : EU Taxonomy; Investors; Investment Decisions; Sustainable Investments; Sustainability Reporting; SFDR; CSRD; Asymmetric Information; Legitimacy Theory;

    Abstract : To redirect capital flows towards sustainable investments, the European Union (EU) has implemented the EU Taxonomy, a classification system with definitions for sustainable economic activities. The Taxonomy constitutes a part of the European Green Deal, which is an initiative to transition the EU towards sustainability and competitiveness. READ MORE

  4. 23. 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

  5. 24. Sustainable Investments : The effect of ESG and the EU Taxonomy on Nordic stock returns.

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Elin Hartman; Victoria Dinic; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG; EU Taxonomy; Return on investment ROI; Regression analysis; Environmental; Social; Governance; ESG; EU Taxonomin; Total avkastning; Regressionsanalys; Miljö; Socialt; Bolagsstyrning;

    Abstract : This study analyzes if there is a connection between ESG - which stands for Environmental, Social and Governance, and stock returns over time. The study also analyzes how integrating ESG can impact a company's competitiveness long term. READ MORE

  6. 25. Modeling a Relationship between ESG Metrics and Financial Performance for Nordic Publicly-listed Companies

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Cornelia Sparring; Topias Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable finance; ESG variables; ESG score; Accounting-based financial performance; Market-based financial performance; Nordic Compass; Materiality; Hållbar finansiering; ESG variabler; ESG värde; Redovisningsbaserad finansiell prestation; Marknadsbaserad finansiell prestation; Nordic Compass; Materialitet;

    Abstract : This study aims to identify whether a relationship between ESG performance and financial performance exists for Nordic publicly-listed companies, by conducting a multiple linear regression analysis. Also, it will be observed which (if any) ESG variables are of relevance. READ MORE