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  1. 16. From Tree Huggers to Money Makers: How ESG Scores Boost Corporate Financial Performance in the EU

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    Author : Martin Ekendahl; Philippa Hedström; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : ESG score; financial performance; stakeholder theory; the EU; fixed effects model;

    Abstract : 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

  3. 17. Sentient Objects — A Theoretical Analysis of the Potential of Animals as Legal Subjects

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Alice Edfast; [2023-04-26]
    Keywords : Jurisprudence; Legal theory; The legal subject; Legal personhood; The person-thing dichotomy; Animal Law theory; Animal sentience; Animal slaughter; Animal testing; Legal rights; Hohfeld’s fundamental legal conceptions; Speciesism; Humanism; Posthumanism; Greimas’ semiotic square;

    Abstract : The sentience of animals has been scientifically proven since the nineteenth century, which has led to changes in our attitude towards animals and to the proliferation of anti-cruelty laws. But despite the rise of an Animal Law discipline, animal rights organisations’ attempting to elevate the legal status of animals, and several recent European legislative changes categorising animals as “non-things”, the legal status of a person has not yet been extended to animals. READ MORE

  4. 18. THE IMPACT OF PLATFORM- BASED DATAFICATION ON PEDAGOGY

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

    Author : Chukwuemeka Anazia; [2023-03-20]
    Keywords : datafication; ; platformization; ; pedagogy; ; standardized tests; ; accountability; ; school governance;

    Abstract : urpose: This qualitative meta-synthesis examined how the impact of digital datafication on pedagogical practices in European schools is addressed in existing research. It explored the interplay between school governance, datafication and digitization of teacher and student practices. READ MORE

  5. 19. EU INITIATIVES TO FIGHT CORRUPTION

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Vanesa Voci; [2023-02-06]
    Keywords : EU initiatives; Corruption; EU-membership; Albania; Croatia;

    Abstract : It has always been a significant goal for Western Balkan countries to obtain EU membership. The European Union admits new members when they achieve the democratic, economical, and political conditions and requirements. READ MORE

  6. 20. How do Family Firms Cope with Crises : A study on the current inflation and energy crisis

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Falk Hundertmark; Martin Pettersson; [2023]
    Keywords : family firms; economic resilience; energy crisis; inflation;

    Abstract : Background: The current energy and inflation crisis presents a challenge for businesses in Europe. One of the countries that is especially affected by the crisis is Germany. Family firms are an important factor for the German and European economies, as they account for 65 to 80 percent of all European companies. READ MORE