Essays about: "ethical concern"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 70 essays containing the words ethical concern.

1. 16. What the Sceptics Believed : On the notion of belief in Sextus Empiricus’ Pyrrhoniai hypotyposeis

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för teoretisk filosofi

   Author : Vincent Flink Amble-Naess; [2021]
   Keywords : Sextus Empiricus; sceptics; epistemology; ancient philosophy; history of philosophy;

   Abstract : In this thesis I try to answer the question of what attitude the ancient sceptics had towards the notion of belief. I concern myself exclusively with Pyrrhonic scepticism, as it was described by Sextus Empiricus in his book Pyrrhoniai hypotyposeis. READ MORE

3. 17. Looking Good and Feeling Green : Exploring drivers and barriers to sustainability initiatives in Swedish fashion SMEs

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Doreen Avi; Martin Kallur; [2021]
   Keywords : small and medium enterprises SMEs ; fashion industry; sustainability; drivers; barriers; theory of planned behaviour TPB ; pro-sustainability ethics;

   Abstract : With growing concern around the fashion industry’s socio-environmental impact, the industry has come under intense scrutiny by researchers as well as stakeholders. Research on the industry’s negative impact has focused largely on large, international enterprises, failing to recognize the role of small and medium enterprises. READ MORE

4. 18. Values over value? : Pension beneficiaries' willingness to pay for socially responsible investments and their perception of exponential growth.

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Emilia Jemtå; Matilda Kvist Björklund; [2021]
   Keywords : Willingness to pay for socially responsible investments; SRI; pension; exponential growth bias;

   Abstract : Background: As more individuals continuously become more conscious of the external influences of their decisions, integrating social and ethical criteria and perceived non-monetary value in their investment decisions, the interest in socially responsible investments (SRI) has escalated in the past decade. Reflecting this shift, the Swedish Pension Agency continuously increases the requirements and sustainability demands for the funds available in the premium pension selection. READ MORE

5. 19. 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

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

   University essay from 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