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1. Lobbying against increased accountability: The case of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomiAbstract : This study investigates the feedback received in the public consultation process for the European Sustainability Reporting Standards to determine if business associations engaged in lobbying by comparing the policy positions of said business associations to organizations geared towards examining and advocating for sustainability topics. The effects of the organization's characteristics on policy positions were examined based on findings of previous studies suggesting distinct factors determine the decision to lobby and the success of such actions. READ MORE
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2. The influence and impact of Japan to upbringing the human rights norms in Southeast Asia through the world of business
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakultetenAbstract : Japan’s influence in Southeast Asia has been enormous throughout history, whether in its military occupation, culture, or economic ties, and there is no doubt that Southeast Asia has developed under its influence. Have Southeast Asian states then developed and improved their human rights situation because of Japan? Or has Japan aggravated the situation being “blue washed”, by performing its business activities to be “cooperative”, or to simply make profit? My answer to these questions is that Japan has certainly done a considerable amount of upbringing human rights norms, with afterwar compensation and ODA to help shape the infrastructure of many countries in the region, and this can especially be seen in economic, social and cultural rights. READ MORE
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3. Factors for Driving Nature Positive Bio diversity : A Case Study on the Wind Energy Sector in Sweden
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Biodiversity plays a crucial role in global sustainability. Its decline, due to overexploitation and the inadequacy of existing strategies calls for innovative approaches. In recent years, the link between biodiversity and business strategy has gained focus, with many researchers emphasizing companies' role in its protection. READ MORE
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4. The responsibilities of LKAB to respect the rights of the Sami people - a Business and Human Rights perspective on access to remedy in the Swedish mining sector
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakultetenAbstract : In 2023, the Swedish state-owned enterprise LKAB revealed that it had found Europe’s largest deposit of critical minerals, which are needed in green technology. Being located on indigenous territory, a mine would impact the migration of reindeers, a Sami practice which form the basis of their culture and status as indigenous peoples under international law. READ MORE
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5. Addressing challenges in the initial stages of Business Intelligence with Design Thinking
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)Abstract : Business Intelligence (BI) can be a great source of advantage in a business decision process. However, as we move forward, data comes in a greater volume and variety than before which puts pressure on BI to utilize this complex data and take better decisions. READ MORE
