Essays about: "Thesis, corporate governance and Corporate performance"
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1. Corporate governance and financial institutions performance
University essay fromAbstract : The primary aim of this thesis was to examine the relationship between board independence and financial institutions performance, while also examining the moderation effect on the institutional factors of shareholder and creditor rights on the association between board independence and performance. Using 2000 firm year observations across 25 different countries, a panel data regression was conducted to develop understanding of said relationship. READ MORE
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2. From Tree Huggers to Money Makers: How ESG Scores Boost Corporate Financial Performance in the EU
University essay fromAbstract : This thesis examines the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and financial performance as measured by both accounting- and market-based measures; Return on Assets and Tobin's Q. The study takes a particular focus on the European Union (EU), more specifically on companies operating in the region and the union's strong commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and more general efforts towards a more sustainable future. READ MORE
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3. ESG Scores, Performance Characteristics and Risk : Advantageous Corporate Decisions in European Markets
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : Corporate sustainability has been discussed for a long time as it affects the entire world. The true definition of sustainability came to be established with the Brundtland report in 1987. Paraphrased the report stated that sustainability is being able to meet the needs of today without sacrificing the future for succeeding generations. READ MORE
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4. Sustainability performance as a determinant of ownership structure : A quantitative study on ESG as a benchmark of investor preferences
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : This thesis is investigating how ownership structure of a company is affected by its sustainability performance. The dissertation topic was formed during a literature screening which exposed a clear research gap which we found interesting. READ MORE
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5. An empirical study about the relationship between ESG and firm performance in Nordic countries with the moderating effect of environmental innovation.
University essay from Jönköping UniversityAbstract : Background: During recent years, the growing attention to environmental, social, and governance factors (ESG) as a recognized sustainability performance measurement has led to that corporate participation in sustainable development as one of the main concerns among stakeholders. The Nordic countries have been outstanding leaders in terms of sustainability for years and consistently ranked excellent on ESG scores. READ MORE