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  1. 6. Mandating transparency on deforestation and ecosystem conversion

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Moritz Driescher; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability reporting; mandatory disclosure; deforestation; ecosystem conversion; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The production of eggs, meat, and dairy products in the EU indirectly contributes to deforestation and ecosystem conversion (DEC) in Latin America due to extensive imports of soy for animal feed. This thesis explores under which preconditions the mandatory European Sustainability Reporting Standards for the agriculture and farming sector can increase transparency in the opaque soy supply chains and incentivize reductions of imported DEC. READ MORE

  3. 7. ESG CONTRACTING: GREED OR GREEN? A GLOBAL STUDY OF OWNERSHIP INFLUENCE AND VALUE CREATION IN REGARD TO ESG CONTRACTING

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Rebecka Mannerford; Adèle Sveger; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG contracting; Activist ownership; Institutional ownership; Corporate governance; Agency theory;

    Abstract : This study investigates institutional and activist ownership pressure for implementing ESG contracting, and the potential value creation that follows in terms of financial and ESG performance. Using data from 11,521 publicly listed firms worldwide in the period 2007-2022, this longitudinal study employs a multivariate regression model in order to understand whether certain shareholders push for ESG contracting, and whether ESG contracting mitigates or reinforces agency costs. READ MORE

  4. 8. From Remittances to Development: Exploring Nepal's Path to Progress

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Jonathan Damkjær Britton; [2023]
    Keywords : Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Nepal is one of the largest recipients of remittances compared to the size of the economy, reaching 30,1% of GDP in 2018. This makes understanding them, their effects, and how to positively impact that an important policy tool. READ MORE

  5. 9. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive : An analysis on the pre-implementation phase of CSRD in relation to stakeholder engagement, institutional logic, and networks

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Katharina Staudt; Emma Bloem; Maureen ter Steege; [2023]
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    Abstract : The European Union (EU) has proposed and adopted the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to enhance businesses' sustainability performance across the EU. The study focuses on the pre-implementation phase of CSRD within an audit and consulting company and its perceived effects on organizational processes and structures. READ MORE

  6. 10. Systematic Review of Fathers' Attitudes toward their Children with Down Syndrome: A Lifespan Approach from Infancy to Midlife.

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, CHILD

    Author : Deepali Thakkar; [2023]
    Keywords : Down syndrome; fathers’ attitude; perceptions; children;

    Abstract : Background / Aim: Traditionally, research has focused more on mothers’ attitudes and their experiences with their children having Down Syndrome (DS). This study aims to identify various attitudes and perceptions of fathers toward their children with Down syndrome. Two research questions were formulated to further explore the aim. READ MORE