Essays about: "ESG-rating"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 36 essays containing the word ESG-rating.

  1. 11. Corporate Sustainability and Working Capital : A panel data analysis of the relationship in Swedish-listed firms

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Muhammad Shehzad Moin; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Corporate Sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility; CSR; ESG; ESG Rating; ESG Investing; Sustainable Finance; Sustainable Investment; Sweden; Working Capital; Working Capital Management; WCM; Cash Conversion Cycle; CCC; Working Capital Requirements; WCR;

    Abstract : The theoretical and practical importance of working capital management (Sharma & Kumar, 2011) and its strong link with the firm’s financial stability (Wang et al., 2020, p. 2; Kamel 2015, p. 35) make it one of the most important functional areas of corporate finance. READ MORE

  3. 12. 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

  4. 13. Exploring the Issues with ESG assessments in Investment Decision-Making : Insights from the Swedish Fund Market

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

    Author : Victoria Engström Kindmark; Ellen Surtevall; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG assessment; ESG rating; issues; challenges; sustainable investing; investment decision; mutual funds; ESG-bedömning; ESG betyg; utmaningar; svårigheter; hållbara investeringar; investeringsbeslut; fonder;

    Abstract : Sustainable investing has seen a significant increase in the past years and is continuing to gain momentum with the constant rise of awareness and concern of the climate crisis. It is necessary for modern mutual fund companies to conduct ESG assessments as it provides a comprehensive understanding of a firm's sustainability performance, and identifies potential risks and opportunities which lay ground for investment decisions. READ MORE

  5. 14. Is there a trade-off between economic return and ESG rating? 

    University essay from

    Author : Anton Bornlid; Eriksson Alexander; [2022-07-01]
    Keywords : Carhart s Four Factor Model; ESG; Risk-adjusted return; Sweden;

    Abstract : ESG scores have during the last 15 years been used to categorize firms by rating according to environmental, social and governance aspects. Earlier research looking at performance and ESG indicates various results for different markets, publishing dates and time frames. 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