Essays about: "standards of good companies"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 51 essays containing the words standards of good companies.

  1. 11. The non- straightforward link between anti-corruption and CSR-reporting : A study assessing the quality of CSR disclosure regarding anti-corruption of four Swedish banks

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Elin Blom; Alexandra Larsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainability reporting; CSR; anti-corruption; money laundry; corruption; CONI model; Consolidated Narrative Interrogation Model; GRI; Legitimacy theory; Stakeholder theory;

    Abstract : In 2019, the two Swedish banks Swedbank and SEB was involved in what has been called one of the largest money laundry scandals. Money laundering is a critical sustainability issue for banks since their operations enable money from corrupt activities to be laundered into the financial system, hence diverts resources from education and health services. READ MORE

  2. 12. Does stakeholder pressure have an effect on the quality of the sustainability report?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Eric Westergren; Linn Hasselgren; [2020]
    Keywords : GRI; sustainability reports; quality; stakeholder pressure; Sweden; Agency Theory; Legitimacy Theory; Stewardship Theory; Stakeholder Theory;

    Abstract : Our planet suffers from severe climate change and environmental issues has never been as important as it is now. Countries and communities come together to get involved in environmental questions and to work against a sustainable future. READ MORE

  3. 13. Addressing Aggressive Tax Planning through Unitary Tax or Self-Regulation- A Study on the Possible Need for an International Tax Reform

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Astrid Bendixen Kettis; [2020]
    Keywords : International Tax Law; Corporate Taxation; CSR; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Domestic and international regulations aiming to facilitate international trade and investment today enable multinational corporations (MNCs) to operate transnationally through the use of branches or subsidiary companies. Within the field of corporate taxation, the lack of a global and universal tax system regulating international tax matters however allows MNCs to exploit gaps and loopholes within such regulations to lower or even eradicate their tax burden. READ MORE

  4. 14. Experimental Tests of Pre - placed Aggregate Concrete for Concrete Repairs

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Husseen Hassan; Abdifatah Sahal; [2020]
    Keywords : Shrinkage; Compressive strength; Splitting tensile strength; Freeze-thaw; resistance; Pre-placed aggregate concrete; PREPAC; Slag; Krympning; Tryckhållfasthet; Spräckhållfasthet; Frostbeständighet; Injekteringsbetong; PREPAC; Slagg;

    Abstract : Since a large part of the hydropower structures in Sweden was built in the 1950s and 1960s, many of them are slowly but surely exhibiting deterioration. The hydropower companies are facing big challenges and are consequently investing in effective repairing methods since a hydropower structure failure could pose serious consequences and dangers to people, the environment, and the community. READ MORE

  5. 15. Inter-Firm Comparability of GRI Sustainability Reporting : A study of seven European Companies in the Chemical Sector

    University essay from

    Author : Alexander Thoresson; Mikael Pehrsson; Yao Tang; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainability Reporting; GRI; Inter-Firm Comparability; GRI Standards;

    Abstract : Abstract Background: The perceived importance of sustainability has left its mark on organizations. The demand for sustainability reports is growing. The question whether these sustainability reports provide an authentic, or alternatively, an embellished picture of how sustainable a company is, seems interesting. READ MORE