Essays about: "Thesis, sustainability index"

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  1. 1. Development of a Product Circularity Indicator Suitable for the EPD-scheme of Construction Products : A Review of Product Circularity Indicators and their Potential Applicability in EPDs for the Construction Sector

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Anna Hallberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Product Circularity; Indicator; EPD; Construction Products; Green Buildings; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Produktcirkuläritet; Indikator; EPD; Byggprodukter; Hållbara Byggnader;

    Abstract : A change in resource consumption patterns is crucial to avoid climate change, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to increase climate resilience and consequently, the idea of a circular economy (CE) has gained widespread attention. The resource intense building and construction sector has become subject to both internal and external pressure to become more circular. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sustainability Filtration and Optimization: A Stepwise Integration Approach

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

    Author : Soroosh Jalaei; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Modern Portfolio Theory; Optimization; Sequential Quadratic Programming; Optimal ESG Portfolio.; Hållbarhet; Modern portföljteori; Optimering; Sequential Quadratic Programming; Optimal ESG-portfölj.;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the integration of sustainability into Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) optimization by introducing stepwise filtration and optimization. This study acknowledges the growing importance of sustainability in investment strategies and modifies the traditional MPT framework to include environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainability Reporting and the developing role of the ESG/Sustainability Controller : A qualitative study among Swedish medium and large sized companies

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Stefan Schaumberger; Vijitha Dasayanaka; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Sustainability Reporting; Sustainability Reporting Frameworks; Sustainability Reporting Unification; GRI; CSRD; ESG Controller; Sustainability Controller;

    Abstract : Sustainability is a universal topic that has gained in significance during the last decade due to the increased risks for society as well as the environment itself. Therefore, a lot more attention is given to how companies disclose upon their impact on environment, society and governance. READ MORE

  5. 4. Portfolio Theories: A Comparison Between General and Sustainable Portfolios

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Axel Zetterfeldt; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Insurance companies hold large amounts of assets to ensure that they can meet the claims of policyholders. They prefer safer investments with lower risk to guarantee future payouts. Sustainability has become a growing topic over the last couple of years and insurance companies have the possibilities to make the world more sustainable. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Sustainable Development Goals – Sustainable for Whom? : Sweden's acknowledgments, actions, and contradictions regarding its negative spillover effects

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Matilda Kronholm; Samuela Segal; [2023]
    Keywords : Sweden; the Swedish government; Sustainable Development Goals; SDGs; Agenda 2030; spillover effects; The Spillover Index; sustainability;

    Abstract : Sweden is a country that has made significant achievements regarding sustainable development through its implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Regardless of its efforts and leading position in global sustainability work, scholars have pointed out how other countries are negatively affected by its actions. READ MORE