Essays about: "investment compliance"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 45 essays containing the words investment compliance.
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1. Rapid expansion of roof mounted PV systems in commercial facilities - How can they be insured?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och SamhällssäkerhetAbstract : PV system components that are exposed to unmanageable strain can be overheated, which subsequently results in a fire ignition. Common failure factors are poor component quality, mechanical exposure due to natural phenomena and poor craftmanship. The underlying problem is that PV regulations are lacking in quality or are non-existent. READ MORE
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2. World Bank Group Engagement in Public-Private Partnerships : Strengthening Sustainable Finance in International Investment Standards
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : The prioritisation of private funds in financing public infrastructures due to limited financial resources available through the public sector has raised concerns about the protection of human rights and environment considering that the main goal of corporations is to generate as much profit as possible. The presence of the World Bank Group in the mix is to strike a balance between these competing needs by introducing the concept of sustainable finance through technical assistance and the adoption of standards that are integrated with the concept to influence the behaviour of state and non-state actors in their investment practices, especially in the developing world. READ MORE
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3. Exploring the Factors Influencing the Degree of Adherence to the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Recommendations in Climate Reporting : Evidence from Swedish Financial and Real Estate Companies
University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella systemAbstract : Stakeholders' risk assessments are increasingly emphasising the importance of considering the risks and opportunities posed by climate change. Therefore, TCFD has published recommendations to standardise and compare the reporting of climate-related issues. Prior research has demonstrated a low level of TCFD recommendation adherence. READ MORE
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4. To What Extent EU Regulations and Consumer Behavior Have Affected the Expansion of Alternative Proteins: A Comparison of the Plant-Based and Cell-Based Meat Markets
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Plant-based meat (PBM) fulfills the criteria set by the European Union regulations for the product to be sold in the EU and is currently a highly consumed conventional meat substitute in the region. Whereas, cell-based meat (CBM), as of July 2023, does not fulfill the criteria set by the EU regulations for the product to be legally sold in the EU. READ MORE
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5. The Effects of the EU Taxonomy on Municipal Energy Investment Plans - A qualitative study exploring the effects of the EU taxonomy in bioenergy investment strategies related to the energy plan of Gothenburg municipality
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : One of the most recent climate initiatives of the European Union (EU) is the Taxonomy Regulation (EU/2020/852), a tool to redirect capital towards sustainable investment and to achieve the goals set in Agenda 2030 and the Paris Agreement. The taxonomy’s classification system is a predetermined and union-wide definition of sustainable economic activities, risking to be in conflict with different local perceptions of what is sustainable. READ MORE
