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1. 1. CLIMATE FINANCE AND UNIVERSAL ENERGY ACCESS: ENERGY JUSTICE IN THE GREEN CLIMATE FUNDS PROJECTS TO PROMOTE ENERGY ACCESS IN AFRICA

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Alice Sjölén; [2023]
   Keywords : Climate Finance; Energy Justice; Energy Access; Green Climate Fund; Africa;

   Abstract : Climate finance is becoming an increasingly important aspect of climate change action, and massive sums are estimated to be required to mitigate further increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Mitigation projects supported by climate finance further have the possibility to increase access to modern energy services in countries where these are lacking. READ MORE

3. 2. Net Present Value of Investments in Data Warehousing and Differences Across Firm Sizes

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Ferdinand Netsch; [2023]
   Keywords : Net Present Value; NPV; Data Warehouse; Corporate Finance; SME;

   Abstract : The continuous advent of data management technologies has enabled small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)s like Transalb Kühl- und Express-GmbH, a small German trucking company, to explore the strategic and financial benefits of data warehousing. This case study evaluates the data warehouse investment at Transalb by employing a Net Present Value (NPV) analysis to determine its financial viability. READ MORE

4. 3. Corporate Sustainability and Working Capital : A panel data analysis of the relationship in Swedish-listed firms

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Muhammad Shehzad Moin; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Corporate Sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility; CSR; ESG; ESG Rating; ESG Investing; Sustainable Finance; Sustainable Investment; Sweden; Working Capital; Working Capital Management; WCM; Cash Conversion Cycle; CCC; Working Capital Requirements; WCR;

   Abstract : The theoretical and practical importance of working capital management (Sharma & Kumar, 2011) and its strong link with the firm’s financial stability (Wang et al., 2020, p. 2; Kamel 2015, p. 35) make it one of the most important functional areas of corporate finance. READ MORE

5. 4. Exploring the Decision Making Process for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Procurement Investments within Organizations: Interviewing Sustainability Managers

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   Author : Rebecca Sarah Fleck; Christoffer Schjerning Povlsen; [2023]
   Keywords : Decision making process; ESG; procurement investments; stakeholder perspective; bounded rationality;

   Abstract : This research addresses the decision making process for ESG procurement investments within organizations. Since the decision making process for ESG procurement investments, particularly the consideration of environmental, social, and governance, is not clearly understood or documented, this research aims to investigate the roles, activities, and stakeholders involved in each stage of the decision making process, while exploring the challenges and opportunities associated with using ESG considerations for ESG procurement investments. READ MORE

6. 5. Unlocking Finance through Social Networks : Attracting investment for the high-tech Swedish startups in Luleå, Sweden

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Thilini Nimesha Wijewarna Arachchi; [2022]
   Keywords : Social networks; entrepreneurship; high-tech startups; investments; digitalization;

   Abstract : The importance of entrepreneurship for economic growth and development is a well-known factor in the world. In which high technology startup firms are playing an important role in introducing innovative and advanced technologies. However, due to inherent difficulties in nature, they face major challenges such as acquiring sufficient investments. READ MORE