Essays about: "projects investment decisions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 essays containing the words projects investment decisions.

  1. 1. Proactive Decarbonization in Projects - At What Price? : A Qualitative Study of Life-cycle Cost Analysis and Shadow Pricing of Carbon as Decision-making Tools

    University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

    Author : Anna Edorson; [2023]
    Keywords : Life-cycle Cost Analysis ; Shadow Pricing of Carbon ; Sustainability ; Climate Targets ; Decision-making ; Project Management ; Livscykelkostnadsanalys ; Skuggpris på koldioxid ; Hållbarhet ; Klimatmål ; Beslutsfattande ; Projektledning ;

    Abstract : As we move towards a low-carbon economy, environmental sustainability drives corporate performance and strategy to a greater extent than a decade ago. Hence, there is a growing importance among actors with long-term ownership interests to recognize climate-related issues in investment decisions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Valuation in the energy storage sector - an investor perspective

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Oliver Vasanoja; Alessandro Volpe; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy storage; project finance; sustainable finance; investor rationality; financial valuation; levelized cost of storage; net present value; internal rate of return; payback period; technological maturity;

    Abstract : This study will examine a strategy for evaluating energy storage projects by integrating valuation metrics from finance and the energy sector. Uncertainty is one of the key barriers to investment in the energy sector (Shimbar & Ebrahimi, 2017, p. READ MORE

  4. 3. Scoring from the Sidelines : Managing Risk through an Uncertain Environment

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Gabriel Butros; Junior Chukro; [2023]
    Keywords : Sports management; Risk management; Swedish elite football; Uncertainty; Volatility; Stakeholder theory; Governance; Mutual association.; Sports management; Riskhantering; Svensk elitfotboll; Osäkerhet; Volatilitet; Intressenteori; Styrning; Idrottsförening.;

    Abstract : Sports clubs face numerous challenges, including economic fluctuations, shifting supporter preferences, and changes in regulations and policies. However, the unpredictable nature of athletic performance makes it difficult to forecast future financial outcomes, which can negatively impact planning and operations. READ MORE

  5. 4. PPA Greenwashing or Financial Incentives for Investments in Offshore Wind Power? A qualitative study on power purchasing agreement and its effect on investment decisions and corporate image in the offshore wind power industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jacob Bjärne; Albin Frick; [2022-07-01]
    Keywords : PPA; Greenwashing; Green Energy; CSR; Offshore Wind Power;

    Abstract : The government of Sweden is currently looking to expand one of the unexploited natural resources, offshore wind. Offshore wind power has for several years been stagnated in terms of production, and the funding of projects has been one of the major issues. Getting bank loans with a lower interest rate demands a steady cash-flow. READ MORE

  6. 5. Sustainable investment decisions: A qualitative study on reasons for incorporating ESG in internal investments

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Alexander Wirzberger; Jakob Tärnvik; [2022]
    Keywords : ESG; Sustainability; Investment; Standardization; Manufacturing companies;

    Abstract : Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important topic and the relevance for companies to address non-financial aspects, such as ESG, increases since they are key drivers in the sustainable transition. In this paper, we aim to analyze if, and why, manufacturing companies address non-financial sustainability in their investment decisions. READ MORE