Essays about: "ESG pillars"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words ESG pillars.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. ESG Scores as Social Ethicality Motivators

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Annika Ebert; Isabella Larsson; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG Responsiveness; Russia-Ukraine War; Divestment Strategy; Brand Management; MNCs; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Relating to the ongoing discussion surrounding criticism and support for ESG scores, the purpose of this paper anchors itself in providing comprehensive, empirical evidence regarding the responsiveness of ESG scores to firm actions. The different strategic choices of multinational firms, resulting from political and stakeholder pressure, were to either fully withdraw, suspend or continue operations in Russia in light of the Russia-Ukraine war. READ MORE

  4. 3. ESG Scores, Performance Characteristics and Risk : Advantageous Corporate Decisions in European Markets

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Filip Sund; Gustav Forsman; [2023]
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    Abstract : Corporate sustainability has been discussed for a long time as it affects the entire world. The true definition of sustainability came to be established with the Brundtland report in 1987. Paraphrased the report stated that sustainability is being able to meet the needs of today without sacrificing the future for succeeding generations. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sustainability performance as a determinant of ownership structure : A quantitative study on ESG as a benchmark of investor preferences

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Antti Korkeamäki; Andreas Hedell; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis is investigating how ownership structure of a company is affected by its sustainability performance. The dissertation topic was formed during a literature screening which exposed a clear research gap which we found interesting. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Impact of ESG Performance on Financial Performance : Evidence from NASDAQ Stockholm

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Pothupitiya Kankanamge Don Amila Chathuranga Silva; Hiba Hassan Bashir Siddig; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability; ESG scores; ESG pillars; financial performance; ROA; Tobin s Q; good governance view; stakeholder theory; agency view; slack resource theory;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates whether environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance impacts financial performance in the Swedish market. ESG performance is measured using the overall ESG score and the three individual pillar scores (environment, social, and governance). READ MORE