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  1. 1. Opposing Attitudes Towards Environmental Taxes: A Price Dilemma? A Case of the Swedish Attitudes on Gasoline Emission Taxes

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ignacio López Casanueva Arturo; Bergström Martin; [2023-06-29]
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    Abstract : This thesis investigates how people’s attitudes toward environmental taxes are shaped and whether changes in end-consumer prices of gasoline have a direct effect on carbon tax perception. A theoretical model is constructed to represent the individual’s choice problem using a utility function. READ MORE

  3. 2. The role of the Countries' Institutional Quality on the relationship between Companies' Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Financial Performance

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Isadora Siqueira Mafra; Roberto Carlos Imme Junior; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG; financial performance; institutional quality;

    Abstract : It is known that ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) performance positively influences the company's financial performance. However, little attention has been paid to macro elements that can moderatethis relationship. READ MORE

  4. 3. Effects of Green Labelling on Residential Property Prices : An empirical study of the municipality of Malmö

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Sóley Ólafsdóttir; [2023]
    Keywords : Real estate; Energy performance; Eco-labels; Sustainability; Hedonic Prices;

    Abstract : To reduce environmental impact from the real estate sector, improving energy performance and promoting the use of eco-labels are among essential elements. Understanding the relationship between the green initiatives, and their impact on property prices provides valuable insights into consumer preferences and market dynamics, from the perspective of asymmetric information. READ MORE

  5. 4. Biobased iron pellet production : Assessment of the availability and sustainability of biomass as fuel for iron ore pellet production in LKAB

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, design och hållbar utveckling (2023-)

    Author : Magnus Kemi; [2023]
    Keywords : bio-energy; biomass; coal; greenhouse gas emissions; industrial residues; LCA; LKAB; logging residues; iron ore; pellets; sinters; willow; sustainability;

    Abstract : Iron production accounts for substantial shares of global coal use and GHG emissions. LKAB is Europe’s largest iron company and Sweden’s fourth-largest emitter of GHGs. To reduce its emissions, LKAB might implement biomass in iron ore pelletisation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Environmental Regulation Stringency and Green Technological Innovation in the Maritime Industry (2006-2020)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Layla Erietta Chamilothoris; [2023]
    Keywords : Maritime industry; competitiveness; green technology innovation; green process innovation; green product innovation; Institutional Theory; Porter Hypothesis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The following research paper examines the impact of varying environmental regulation stringency on the landscape of green technological innovation in the maritime industry from 2006-2020. Additionally, the paper explores the potential indirect effect of these innovations, induced by stringency levels, on industry competitiveness. READ MORE