Essays about: "social corporate reporting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 136 essays containing the words social corporate reporting.

1. 1. THE EUROPEAN TAXONOMY A study of Swedish and Norwegian companies view on a European taxonomy

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Anna Gligoric; [2023-10-20]
   Keywords : Sustainability; EU taxonomy; Corporate social responsibility;

   Abstract : This research investigates the effects of EU Taxonomy implementation on sustainability reporting practices among companies in Sweden and Norway. Using an exploratory multiple case study approach, qualitative interviews were conducted to understand personal perceptions and outcomes within Swedish and Norwegian companies. READ MORE

3. 2. Sustainability priorities of Swedish companies: an analysis of materiality matrixes

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Yegana Abbaszade; [2023]
   Keywords : banking; capital goods; consumption items; daily items; material; investment;

   Abstract : In this study, I used quantitative content analysis to analyze the materiality matrixes of sustainability reports to identify the sustainability priorities of major companies in Sweden. I focus on the 131 largest listed companies in the country within six industries: material, consumer goods, capital goods, daily goods, banks, and investment companies. READ MORE

4. 3. Unveiling Socioeconomic Disparities in Finnish ICT Sector Sustainability Reporting : A Thematic Analysis of the Digital Divide in Sustainable Development Discourse

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

   Author : Maria Frostbark; [2023]
   Keywords : sustainable development; digital divide; corporate responsibility; information and communication technology;

   Abstract : This research analyzes Finnish information and communication technology companies' sustainability principles with an emphasis on themes related to social sustainability. A broader focus is given to researching how class, education level, and low-income-related perspectives have been taken into account. READ MORE

5. 4. Comply or Die: A Study of ESG Factor Returns and Volatility in the Nordic Countries from 2016 to 2022

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Jean-Philippe Chakbazof; Amitesh Raghav; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG Factor; Nordic Compass; Fama Macbeth; Volatility Management; ESG Portfolio;

   Abstract : Using corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting data from 611 publicly traded firms in the Swedish House of Finance's Nordic Compass database, we estimate stock return and volatility exposures to an ESG factor during the period 2016-2022 in the Nordics. Using a Fama-Macbeth methodology, we find that during this time in the Nordic Countries exposure to an ESG factor is compensated with a risk premium and a volatility reduction in a Fama French 4 Factor model. READ MORE

6. 5. Corporate Social Responsibility and Earnings Management

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

   Author : Amanda Jansson; Johanna Radler; [2023]
   Keywords : earnings management; corporate social responsibility; ESG; discretionary accruals; transparent financial reporting;

   Abstract : This study aims to investigate the relationship between CSR and constraint of earnings management on Swedish firms listed on OMX Stockholm. Earnings management is estimated using two accrual-based models to detect discretionary accruals. The first hypothesis explores whether a continuous CSR score is correlated with earnings management. READ MORE