Essays about: "Socially Responsible Investments SRI"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 28 essays containing the words Socially Responsible Investments SRI.

1. 6. Retail investors' ESG-preferences: Is there something to find under the blanket term of ESG?

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Henrik Lilliecreutz Harryson; Alexander Hervieu; [2021]
   Keywords : ESG; CSR; Sustainable Investing; SRI;

   Abstract : Environment, Social and Governance factors within Socially Responsible Investing and sustainability have been widely discussed subjects. In light of an increasing amount of research and interest into capital allocation towards SRI and ESG, this study aims to fill the research gap on what drives investments in ESG in Sweden from retail investors. READ MORE

3. 7. Investing with an Objective Conscience: A qualitative study on standardization of socially responsible investing in the Swedish financial market

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

   Author : Markus Johansson; Simon Fast; [2021]
   Keywords : Socially Responsible Investing; Standardization; Heterogeneity; EU Taxonomy; Institutional Investors;

   Abstract : The transition towards a sustainable capital market requires private and institutional investors to shift investments to truly socially responsible companies. Identifying genuinely socially responsible investment (SRI) opportunities is, however, complicated by greenwashing, as some companies attempt to portray themselves as more sustainable than they truthfully are. READ MORE

4. 8. Values over value? : Pension beneficiaries' willingness to pay for socially responsible investments and their perception of exponential growth.

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Emilia Jemtå; Matilda Kvist Björklund; [2021]
   Keywords : Willingness to pay for socially responsible investments; SRI; pension; exponential growth bias;

   Abstract : Background: As more individuals continuously become more conscious of the external influences of their decisions, integrating social and ethical criteria and perceived non-monetary value in their investment decisions, the interest in socially responsible investments (SRI) has escalated in the past decade. Reflecting this shift, the Swedish Pension Agency continuously increases the requirements and sustainability demands for the funds available in the premium pension selection. READ MORE

5. 9. Risk Modeling of Sustainable Mutual Funds Using GARCH Time Series

   University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

   Author : Erik Malmgren; Annie Zhang; [2020]
   Keywords : GARCH; ARMA-GARCH; Risk Modeling; Time Series; Volatility; Value at Risk; Sustainable Investments; SRI; ESG; Mutual Funds; Morningstar; GARCH; ARMA-GARCH; Riskmodellering; Tidsserie; Volatilitet; Value at risk; Hållbara investeringar; SRI; ESG; Fonder; Morningstar;

   Abstract : The demand for sustainable investments has seen an increase in recent years. There is considerable literature covering backtesting of the performance and risk of socially responsible investments (SRI) compared to conventional investments. READ MORE

6. 10. Individual investors' preferences regarding green bonds : A survey of Swedish investors

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Lauri Kivikoski; Robert Sandberg; [2019]
   Keywords : green bonds; socially responsible investing; SRI; sustainable finance; environmental attitude; environmental behaviour;

   Abstract : Green bonds are a type of bonds that are designated for investment projects that have a positive effect on the environment. Such projects could be preventing climate change by reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, increasing energy-efficiency, or improving waste management. Green bonds have risen considerably in issued volume in recent years. READ MORE