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  1. 1. Diversifying a Real Estate Portfolio Through Infrastructure Investment : An Interview Study of Opportunities and Challenges in the Nordics

    University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella system

    Author : Carl Jussi-Pekka; Pontus Grundström; [2023]
    Keywords : Real Assets; Infrastructure Investments; Nordic Infrastructure; Barriers; Opportunities; Real Estate; Reala tillgångar; Infrastrukturinvesteringar; Nordisk Infrastruktur; Barriärer; Möjligheter; Fastigheter;

    Abstract : Since the financial crisis infrastructure has become an increasingly attractive asset class for investors, especially among financial institutions, who recognize the value of diversification opportunities within infrastructure. In parallel with the emergence of infrastructure as an investable asset class, the global financial turbulence has generated even greater incentives for investors to diversify their portfolios with infrastructure, as the asset class exhibits characteristics to navigate in a more challenging economic environment. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sentiment analysis as a complementing tool to corporate sustainability assessment : An explorative study

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Lisa Johansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Sentiment analysis; ESG scores; sustainable companies; sustainable investing; ESG investing; Sentiment analys; ESG-poäng; hållbara företag; hållbar investering; ESG investering;

    Abstract : Companies play an important role in the process of sustainable development, and thus investors have increased their focus on companies' sustainability-related activities. These activities are often measured through ESG scores, which mostly are based on biased documents reported by the companies themselves. READ MORE

  4. 3. Innovativa företags utformning av hållbarhetsarbete och dess inverkan på legitimiteten : en fallstudie av K2A

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Emelie Ekström; Emma Gozzi; [2022]
    Keywords : legitimitet; hållbarhet; intressentteorin; triple bottom line; hållbar utveckling;

    Abstract : Unga innovativa företag står inför en utmaning avseende att skapa och erhålla trovärdighet och legitimitet för sin verksamhet. Detta då de ännu inte byggt upp ett förtroende hos sina intressenter. Därmed behöver dessa företag hitta sätt för att uppnå legitimitet. READ MORE

  5. 4. Multidimensional sustainability labels in the Swedish food sector : A study on consumer perception

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Ida Stenberg Forsberg; Carolina Nordström; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainability labelling; Food sector; Sustainability; Multidimensionality; Consumer perception; Sustainable food consumption; Hållbarhetsmärkning; Livsmedelsindustrin; Hållbarhet; Multidimensionalitet; Konsumentuppfattning; Hållbar matkonsumtion;

    Abstract : Sustainability labels play an important role as information providers in the food sector. They serve consumers with information regarding a product’s sustainability performance and shows whether the product is compliant with certain rules and regulations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Value and sustainability design concept assessment using Discrete Event Simulation : A case in the road constructor sector

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Natalie Kauppi; [2020]
    Keywords : Value-driven design; life cycle performances; sustainability profile; Net Present Value; Discrete event simulation; Värdedriven design; livscykelprestanda; hållbarhetsprofil; Net Present Value; Diskret händelsesimulering;

    Abstract : This master thesis has been performed in association with Blekinge Institute of Technology and in collaboration with the company Dynapac Compaction Equipment AB. The thesis aims to investigate how Discrete Event Simulation (DES) can be used for value and sustainability design concept assessments in early design stages. READ MORE