Essays about: "VCM"

Found 5 essays containing the word VCM.

  1. 1. Macro-based Adjustment Factors for Valuations in Venture Capital

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Tomás Pinto; [2023]
    Keywords : Valuation; Start-ups; VCM; Multiples Approach; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper focuses on creating macro-based adjustment factors which can be applied to the valuation of start-up companies. Since start-up companies are private, market valuations are limited to events such as funding rounds or M&A transactions, which happen only at discrete points in time. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessing Credibility in the Voluntary Carbon Market? Developing, testing, and evaluating a credibility assessment framework using the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market as a case study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Tim Ziegler; [2023]
    Keywords : voluntary carbon market; ICVCM; credibility; assessment framework; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Voluntary carbon markets (VCM) have grown significantly over the past years. However, the VCM is facing a ‘credibility crisis’ due to governance, technical, and market issues. Notably, despite the significant role of credibility in the VCM, a lack of systematic assessment frameworks in this area is discerned. READ MORE

  4. 3. Off with the Offset: The Reshaping of Voluntary Carbon Market Post-Paris Agreement

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Shilin Wang; Arnachani Riaseta; [2022]
    Keywords : Paris Agreement; Voluntary Carbon Market; Carbon offsetting; Market-shaping; Market work;

    Abstract : The 2015 Paris Agreement presented a fundamental disruption to the fabric of international carbon markets, while at the same time it has been increasing voluntary demand for carbon credits. As a result, voluntary carbon market (VCM) actors, particularly those producing and distributing carbon credits, are facing an intriguing dilemma. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Grass is Always Bluer. An investigation into the applicability of Market-based Governance for Seagrass in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : David Boyd; [2019]
    Keywords : Blue carbon; Seagrass; Sweden; Payment for ecosystem services; Loss and Damage; coastal management; market based environmental governance; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : In recent years the concept of “Blue carbon” has brought attention to the importance of Mangroves, Seagrass and Saltmarsh ecosystems in carbon cycles. Concerns over climate change has had countries commit to decreasing CO2 emissions, often using natural processes to sequester CO2. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Value Perspective in Strategic Cost Management. A case study of a support function in a large manufacturing firm

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ingrid Lumley; Malin Gergely; [2015-07-06]
    Keywords : Strategic cost management; the value creation model; support function; discretionary cost center; case study;

    Abstract : Purpose: The aim of the study is to extend research within value-based Strategic Cost Management (SCM) by developing an Value Creation Model (VCM) adapted to a support function context in order to improve resource effectiveness. This is of specific importance in discretionary cost centers where measuring effectiveness is extra challenging. READ MORE