Essays about: "ESG"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 443 essays containing the word ESG.
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21. Does ESG-score matter to investors? - An EU Taxonomy Perspective
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Since the introduction of the EU Taxonomy, it is still unclear how it affects investors' perception and actions towards high ESG-scoring firms, and whether it effectively promotes sustainable investing. The implications of the EU Taxonomy on finance and the environment are significant and must be addressed. READ MORE
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22. The Greenfee of Beta - Unraveling the Impact of Sustainability on Systematic Risk
University essay fromAbstract : This paper unravels the impact of sustainability on systematic risk. Literature suggests that enhanced sustainability reduces companies' systematic risk, thanks to e.g. product differentiation, a broader spectrum of investors holding the assets, or simply because there exists a specific ESG factor. READ MORE
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23. THE IMPACT OF ESG PERFORMANCE AND EXTERNAL AUDIT OF ESG REPORTS ON STOCK LIQUIDITY
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Prior research on market reactions to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors has predominantly centered around financial performance. In this study we instead shed light on stock liquidity, a previously underexplored dimension of market reactions to ESG. READ MORE
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24. EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ESG DISAGREEMENT AND STOCK RETURNS - AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : During the recent years investors shifted their preferences towards sustainable stocks and funds, increasing the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance ratings. At a similar pace the related literature started to develop shedding light on some crucial aspects of the ESG ratings, such as the disagreement between rating agencies and the lack of common methodologies to assess the ratings. READ MORE
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25. From Tree Huggers to Money Makers: How ESG Scores Boost Corporate Financial Performance in the EU
University essay fromAbstract : This thesis examines the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and financial performance as measured by both accounting- and market-based measures; Return on Assets and Tobin's Q. The study takes a particular focus on the European Union (EU), more specifically on companies operating in the region and the union's strong commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and more general efforts towards a more sustainable future. READ MORE