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1. 1. Food Banks: An eco-social solution? Critical perspectives on food charity in Europe

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

   Author : Pauline Rittel; [2023-11-03]
   Keywords : food banks; Europe; Doughnut model; eco-social research; sustainability;

   Abstract : This aim of this thesis was to investigate food banking organisations as part of food charity on different governance levels within the EU in relation to aspects of sustainability. The Doughnut model after Raworth (2017) as an element of eco-social research is employed as theoretical underpinning to explore the organisational positioning regarding the societal problems of food waste and food insecurity, as well as the solutions that the organisations envision in relation to sustainability. READ MORE

3. 2. Exploring implications of the EU Taxonomy on funding and disclosure for Swedish SMEs

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Jessie Westerberg; Sofia Gren; [2023]
   Keywords : EU taxonomy; CSRD; GAR; BTAR; SMEs; Voluntary disclosure;

   Abstract : In 2019 the EU taxonomy was launched as a classification system that aims to provide a common language and framework for sustainable finance. The purpose is to guide investors and businesses to identify environmentally sustainable economic activities to support the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy by 2050 within the EU. READ MORE

4. 3. The Role of EU Legislation and Corporate Social Responsibility in Dealing with Greenwashing in the Spanish banking sector : A comparative case study between a commercial bank, Santander Bank, and a cooperative bank, Caja Laboral Popular Bank

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

   Author : Nikolaos Polyzoidis; [2023]
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   Abstract : The present thesis is a comparative case study between two banks in Spain, a commercial bank, Santander, and a cooperative one, Caja Laboral Popular. The purpose is to be investigated whether the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by those banks, as well as the EU legislation, is in compliance with CSR theory or whether it is a "greenwashing. READ MORE

5. 4. Sustainable Practices within the Real Estate sector : An analysis investigating the impact of sustainability practices within Real Estate companies in Sweden

   University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella system

   Author : Sanna Backenroth; Nicol Magnusson; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable investment; ESG; energy certification; property valuation; Hållbara investeringar; ESG; miljöcertifiering; fastighetsvärdering; fastighetsmarknaden;

   Abstract : The awareness of ESG (environmental, governance, social) has risen significantly during the last decade. The construction and real estate industry represents 21 % of the negative climate emissions in Sweden, highlighting the crucial role of property owners in achieving a climate-neutral society. READ MORE

6. 5. 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