Essays about: "Impact investing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 139 essays containing the words Impact investing.

1. 1. GP stakes in Private Equity: An Empirical Analysis of Minority Stakes in Private Equity Firms

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Jonatan Gustafsson; Erik Fogelström; [2021]
   Keywords : GP Stakes; Minority Stakes; Private Equity; Agency Conflicts; Difference-in-Differences;

   Abstract : This study examines the phenomenon of minority stakes in Private Equity firms ("GP stakes") and specifically the motives behind such deals and their fund-level impact on target firms. We use a unique dataset on GP stake deals between 1988-2020 to empirically analyze the motivations behind GP stakes using logit regressions and their fund level impact using a Difference-in- Differences (DiD) approach with fixed effects. READ MORE

3. 2. A Comparative Study on Green Mutual Equity Fund’s Financial Performance : International vs Domestic Fund Composition

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi; Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Janusa Aiyadurai; Mathias Brenckert; [2020]
   Keywords : Risk-adjusted rate of return; mutual fund; performance; green investing; international diversification; Modern Portfolio Theory; Stewardship Theory; Home Bias Theory; Behavioral Finance; Sharpe Index; Jensen Index; Treynor Index;

   Abstract : In this thesis the relationship between regional composition and risk-adjusted performance is evaluated concerning Swedish issued green mutual equity funds. By using three different indices; Sharpe, Jensen and Treynor, a relationship has been able to establish. READ MORE

4. 3. Impact Investing in the Residential Real Estate Sector

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Gustav Östgren; Hugo Tedroff; [2020]
   Keywords : Impact investing; Sustainable investing; Sustainability; Sustainability accounting; Residential real estate; Real estate management; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The investing industry has historically been built around the sole purpose to bring superior financial returns to investors. Due to the rising concern towards global social and environmental issues, investments promoting sustainable development have grown popular. Centring sustainable investments debate is the strategy impact investing. READ MORE

5. 4. Creating a Dynamic Model of a Gas Turbine in the MVEM Framework Using an Ellipse Compressor Model

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Fordonssystem

   Author : Edvin Hansson; [2020]
   Keywords : Gas turbine; Modeling; control;

   Abstract : The legislations on greenhouse gas emissions are getting tougher and tougher every year. This drives the demand for energy efficient gas turbines with as low emissions as possible. This poses the challenge to manufacturers of constructing gas turbines with lessened environmental impact, but with maintained performance. READ MORE

6. 5. Exploring off-grid electricity production in Sweden: Benefits vs costs

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

   Author : Jesper Björkman; Simon Lundqvist; [2020]
   Keywords : Battery storage; Grid defection; Grid parity; Grid tariff; HOMER Pro; Hydrogen storage; Off-grid; Off-grid applications; Partially off-grid; Prosumer; Prosumer household; Self-sufficient household; Socio-technical change; Socio-technical systems; Solar PV; Sweden; Utility death spiral.; Batterilagring; Delvis Off-grid; Grid paritet; Off-grid; Prosument; Vätgaslagring; Självförsörjande hushåll; Socio-tekniska förändringar; Socio-tekniska system; Solpaneler; Sverige;

   Abstract : Over the past decade, technologies that facilitate household electricity production and storage have seen a rapid development along with a significant cost reduction. Research points to an increased share of household-produced electricity within the existing national grids across the globe. READ MORE