Essays about: "knowledge valuation"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 91 essays containing the words knowledge valuation.
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21. DOES IT PAY TO BE ESG? : An empirical analysis of sustainability in the Nordic countries from a risk and valuation perspective
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : In the field of sustainable finance, Environmental-, Social- and Governance-ratings (ESG) have become an acknowledged measurement of a firm's sustainability performance. The increased awareness of sustainability issues in today's society is undeniable. READ MORE
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22. Functions of Wetlands in Sweden : a literature review
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografiAbstract : The lack of cultural and economic recognition of the significance of wetlands arguably led to theirdevastating and rapid loss compared to other ecosystems. To reverse this trend and establish a reasonablevaluation of wetlands, the foundations of socio-ecological concepts were laid in late 20th century thatsuggested the acknowledgement of the functions, values, and services of ecosystems. READ MORE
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23. Farmers' willingness to adopt silvopasture practices : investigating compensation claims using a contingent valuation approach among Swedish cattle producers
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : To mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss from cattle production in Sweden, it is particularly crucial to incentivize cattle producers to adopt silvopasture practices. To investigate cattle producers’ willingness to adopt silvopasture practices and the related compensation claims, a contingent valuation survey was conducted among cattle producers in Sweden. READ MORE
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24. A European CSR study about the deviation of valuation
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : For the last decades, public authorities and private firms have emphasized their focus on integrating sustainability into corporate disclosure. The shift towards CSR instead of the traditional profit maximization narratives is evident in increased demand among various stakeholders for sustainability awareness. READ MORE
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25. Understanding new expectations for democratic environmental governance : a policy analysis of an activist movement in the South-East of France
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : This paper is based at the nodal points of several phenomena, including political distrust in France, a European trend supporting public participation, a failed experiment of citizen assembly in France, and the organisation of a citizen collective to advocate for a replication of a similar citizen assembly, at the regional level, by environmental activists. In this context, I have conducted a policy analysis focusing particularly on the activist movement with the aim to provide insights into new expectations for democratic governance of environmental resources. READ MORE