Essays about: "Sustainable investing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 104 essays containing the words Sustainable investing.

  1. 1. The Relationship Between a Governmental Investment Organization and the Concept of Sustainability: The Operationalization of Sustainability in the Case of the Swedish Pension System

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Kajsa Ek Engqvist; [2020-10-08]
    Keywords : The Swedish Pension System; The First Four Funds Within the Swedish Pension System; Governmental Investment Organizations; Legitimacy Theory; Sustainability; Ownership Control;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to contribute to the understanding of how the relationship between agovernmental investment organization and the concept of sustainability has effects on bothnational and global scales. The thesis discusses the first four funds within the Swedish PensionSystem, which secures Sweden’s pensions through investing money retrieved from citizens’income. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Signalling commitment to sustainability on the mutual fund market : An investigation of the Swedish equity mutual fund market

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola

    Author : Mattias Andersson; Erik Bernstrup; [2020]
    Keywords : Nordic Swan Ecolabel; Equity mutual funds; Signalling; eco-labelling; sustainable investing; Svanenmärkning; Aktiefonder; Signalteori; Eko-märkning; Hållbart investerande;

    Abstract : In the midst of climate change and growing concern about social aspects, investors want to make informed sustainable choices regarding their consumption and investments. Many companies are trying to stay ahead of the curve by engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sustainable Fast Fashion: Paradox or Possibility? From Consumer Insight to Sustainable Marketing

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Aurora Fagerhus; Sophia Hallqvist; [2020]
    Keywords : Conscious consumers; fast fashion; marketing mix; sustainability; sustainability labels; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Awareness of sustainability-related issues within the fashion industry has increased. Fast fashion is specifically criticized for its negative impacts on the environment and society. Due to this, several fast fashion companies are trying to position themselves as more sustainable. READ MORE

  6. 5. Challenges of Achieving a Green Future and Financial Security - A Multiple Case Study of Swedish Pension Firms' Green Bond Assessment Processes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : My Ewrelius Ryde; Josefina Röckert; [2020]
    Keywords : Green bonds; ESG Assessment; Conventional Bond Assessment; Socially Responsible Investing; Institutional Logics; Pension Firms; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Deriving from an increased awareness of the devastating effects of global warming consequences, the interest for green bonds is growing at an explosive pace. However, researchers and practitioners have raised concerns about the challenges of assessing green bonds. READ MORE