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1. 1. The Significance of Information on the Swedish Stock Market : Investigating ESG during Covid-19

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomi

   Author : Julia Jäger; Amanda Lundberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Environmental; Social; and Governance ESG ; Stock Performance; Information; Sustainability; Socially Responsible Investments SRI ;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate whether certain information, in this case, ESG rating, contributes to better firm performance on the stock market during Covid-19, or whether variables such as size and industry have a higher degree of explanation. The thesis takes on a quantitative method and uses statistical models to analyze secondary data from Refinitiv Eikon. READ MORE

3. 2. Investor preferences reflected in sustainability reporting A study assessing the informational quality of sustainability reports with respect to investor preferences Bachelor's

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Filip Carlsson; Simon Anderberg; [2021-06-30]
   Keywords : Sustainability reporting; Greenwashing; Screening; ESG; CSR; ERA; Asymmetries; communication.;

   Abstract : The interest for investing in sustainable assets has grown rapidly over the recent years. Many investors use methods for risk assessment based on for example Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability (CS), Environmental Risk assessment (ERA) and Socially Responsible Investments (SRI). READ MORE

4. 3. The impact of ESG during COVID-19- A quantitative study targeting ESG and stock returns on the Swedish stock market during COVID-19 Adem

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Adem Göker; Johannes Sköld; [2021-06-30]
   Keywords : Environmental; Social and Governance ESG ; ESG Ratings; Socially Responsible Investments SRI ; COVID-19; Sweden;

   Abstract : In this thesis, we study whether ESG has a positive effect on stock performance during COVID- 19, based on a sample of 153 listed firms in the Swedish stock market. We follow a Best-in- Class ESG screening strategy and compare the performance differences between the top and bottom ESG portfolios during 2019-2020. READ MORE

5. 4. The Performance of Socially Responsible Investments : Are Swedish mutual funds forced to pay a price for doing good?

   University essay from Jönköping University

   Author : Gordon Molander; Carl Jönsson Asp; [2021]
   Keywords : SRI; ESG; Mutual Equity Funds; Conventional; Fund Performance; Portfolio Analysis;

   Abstract : The financial performance of Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) strategies is heavily debated in the modern age. Due to lack of evidence on Swedish SRI performance, Swedish investors are uncertain about placing their financial assets in these strategies as they are afraid expected to sacrifice their financial return for doing good. READ MORE

6. 5. Big Five Personality Traits andSustainable Investments : A survey study based on the Swedish private investors willingness to pay for ESG rating

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Amanda Björnström Hellbom; Erika Jigholm; [2021]
   Keywords : Big five taxonomy; Behavioral finance; Environmental; social and governance ESG ; Personality; Socially responsible investing SRI ; Willingness to pay WTP .;

   Abstract : This thesis contributes to the currently still sprawling literature on the force of sustainable investing together with the “Big Five” personality structure (Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism). By investigating which personality trait, based on the Big Five personality taxonomy, that was willing to exchange revenue for a higher ESG rating in a hypothetical investment fund, we were able to determine when private investors were willing to pay more for a more sustainable investment. READ MORE