Essays about: "Sustainable Finance"

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  1. 6. Does it pay to be transparent? - An empirical study on the relationship between yield and transparency for EU corporate green bonds

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Nestor Stenson; Unurjargal Chuluunjav; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : corporate green bonds; yield; transparency; information asymmetry; CBI aligned; CBI certified; self-labeled;

    Abstract : This thesis uses OLS methodology to investigate the relationship between yields and transparency on green bonds. Transparency is divided into three categories: Self-labeled green bonds following the voluntary GBP framework, CBI aligned green bonds following CBI taxonomy with external verification and CBI certified green bonds following the CBI framework with mandatory external verification by the independent body Climate Bonds Standards Board. READ MORE

  3. 7. Does ESG-score matter to investors? - An EU Taxonomy Perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Linnéa Falkenström; Johan Olsson; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : ESG; EU Taxonomy; Efficient Market Hypothesis; Behavioral finance; Investor behavior; Event study;

    Abstract : Since the introduction of the EU Taxonomy, it is still unclear how it affects investors' perception and actions towards high ESG-scoring firms, and whether it effectively promotes sustainable investing. The implications of the EU Taxonomy on finance and the environment are significant and must be addressed. READ MORE

  4. 8. Are European Green Bond Yields Lower Than the Yields of Their Conventional Counterparts?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Caroline Lundberg; Olle Enelund; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Green bonds; Greenium; Sustainable investment; Principal Component Analysis PCA ; Nelson-Siegel NS ;

    Abstract : In this paper, we contribute to the growing literature on sustainable finance by investigating whether European green bonds provide a lower issue yield compared to their conventional counterparts, i.e. if there exists a greenium in the primary market. READ MORE

  5. 9. Exploring implications of the EU Taxonomy on funding and disclosure for Swedish SMEs

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Jessie Westerberg; Sofia Gren; [2023]
    Keywords : EU taxonomy; CSRD; GAR; BTAR; SMEs; Voluntary disclosure;

    Abstract : In 2019 the EU taxonomy was launched as a classification system that aims to provide a common language and framework for sustainable finance. The purpose is to guide investors and businesses to identify environmentally sustainable economic activities to support the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy by 2050 within the EU. READ MORE

  6. 10. Financial Literacy, Environmental Literacy, and Environmental Related Financial Preference - The Case of China

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Kaloyan Gorunski; Delun Liu; [2023]
    Keywords : Behavioural Finance; Financial Literacy; Environmental Literacy; ESG-Investing;

    Abstract : This paper describes a survey of a sample of Chinese individuals regarding their financial literacy, environmental literacy, attitudes toward ESG, and environmental related financial preference to investigate if pro-investment attitudes are related to financial decision-making. The data revealed that individuals with higher financial knowledge (FL) also have higher environmental knowledge (EL) and the effect is stronger among consumers who incorporate sustainability factors into their investment selection. READ MORE