Essays about: "Socially responsible investment"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 63 essays containing the words Socially responsible investment.

1. 36. Socially Responsible Investments? : -An empirical study on why investors do not invest in SRI

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Simon Lundström; Rasmus Rosberg; [2017]
   Keywords : SRI; socially responsible investment; environment; SRI; ansvarsfulla investeringar; miljö;

   Abstract : In today’s society sustainability has become a highly discussed topic due to the increase in global average temperatures and changing ecosystems. Despite differentiating views regarding the origins of these changes, a proportion of the society have begun to adjust themselves into having more green profiles. READ MORE

3. 37. Disclosure of firms’ environmental performance : does the SV approach reduce efficiency losses from asymmetric information?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Jannike Hising; [2016]
   Keywords : asymmetric information; efficiency losses; social cost of CO2; socially responsible investment; sustainability assessment; sustainable value;

   Abstract : Sustainability assessment of corporates has been recognized as an important and powerful tool to support a shift towards a sustainable development. In order to regulate activities with negative externalities and make socially responsible investment decisions, information and methods provided by third parties have become key instruments for investors and policy makers to mitigate market failures. READ MORE

4. 38. A comparison between ESG funds and traditional funds from a sustainable perspectiv

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

   Author : Kevin Gelotte; [2016]
   Keywords : ESG; Environmental; Social; Governance; Sustainable investing; Socially Responsible Investments; SRI; Morningstar;

   Abstract : During recent years many fund managers have merchandised their funds as accounting for “ethical”, “responsible” and “sustainable” criterions during the investment process (the generic term “ESG funds” will be used hereafter). These managers have used this as a marketing tool and claimed that this brings added value to their investors. READ MORE

5. 39. Responsible Investment in Asia and the Pacific Ocean : A study on fund companies portfolio selections

   University essay from

   Author : Emma Stenberg; Elin Östling; [2016]
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   Abstract : This study's purpose is to provide empirical evidence on how fund companies can reason according to SRI when selecting investment in different Asia and Pacific Ocean companies and describe why they make the selection they do. To fulfil the purpose, a case study has been conducted containing interviews with fund managers and representatives that bare the same knowledge about making and managing fund portfolios. READ MORE

6. 40. Development Finance Institutions’ Effect on The Fund Manager’s Investment Decisions : Balancing Financial Performance Goals and Development Impact Objectives

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Alexander Adolfssson; Marie Åström; [2016]
   Keywords : DFI; Development Finance Institutions; MDFI; Multilateral Development Finance Institutions; SEE; SRI; Socially Responsible Invesments; CSR; NGO; SIDA; DEG; FM; SME; Multiplier Effect; Agent Theory; Stakeholder Theory; Qualitative; Subjectivism; Objectivism; Postitivsm; Intepretivism; Investment Behavior; Standard Asset Pricing Model; ESG; Sin Industries; Principle-agent Theory; Positivist Agent Thoery; Agent Conflict; Incentives; Investment Behvaior; Optimal contracts; Descriptive Stakeholder Thoery; Convergent Stakeholder Theory; Stakeholder; Shareholder; Financial Performance; Development Impact; Hands-off model; Direct-involvement model; Affirmative Behavior; Aviodance Behavior; Tripple Bottom Line; Agent; Principle; Control; Fund Manager;

   Abstract : Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) have played a crucial role in moving socially responsibility considerations up on the private equity industry’s agenda. DFIs add a development impact criterion to traditional financial performance goals in the investment industry and play a catalytic role by mobilizing other investors. READ MORE