Essays about: "sustainability equity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 142 essays containing the words sustainability equity.

1. 1. Power Play: The influence of energy prices on ESG Stocks’ performance during the Energy Crisis A quantitative study performed on the Swedish stock market

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Daniella Milojkovic; Jennifer Häggander; [2023-08-25]
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   Abstract : This research paper is focused on the impact of the European energy crisis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) stocks. The paper aims to examine the extent to which the performance of stocks with high ESG scores has been affected by energy prices and volatility during the energy crisis. READ MORE

3. 2. The Sustainable Era - The Excess Return on Swedish Sustainable Global Equity Funds

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Kristoffer Holmgren; Måns Hurtigh; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Fama-French; ESG; Morningstar; Morningstar Globe Rating; funds; global equity funds; sustainability; excess return;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the relationship between the performance of Swedish global equity funds and the level of sustainability, as measured by the Morningstar Globe Rating, using a Fama-French six-factor model, globe rating categories, and time effects. Treating the Morningstar Globe Rating as a time-invariant variable, a sample of 80 Swedish global equity funds are divided into two sustainability groups, ‘Low’ and ‘High’, grouping funds with 1-3 globes into a reference group. READ MORE

4. 3. Profitability During a Sustainability Transformation - A Case Study of a Swedish Petroleum and Biofuel Company

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Michael Crona; Filip Linnér; [2023-02-27]
   Keywords : This report examines the financial profitability of a petroleum and biofuel company during their sustainability transformation. The case company is Preem AB; the largest fuel company in Sweden. The study finds that debt-to-equity ratios tend to increase with investments in more sustainable solutions. This could propose a higher financial risk to the firm. The report also proposes and discuss the use of metrics for CO2- emission that are easier to understand than just the weight of the gas emitted. Preem does not seem to benefit from being part of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System ETS ; since their green investments are focused on reducing emissions in the use phase of their products; not in the production phase; which is what the ETS measures and rewards. The case study is based on an interview with a director at Preem to get an insight to the green investments. Data for financial- and environmental performance are collected from official reports published by Preem.;

   Abstract : This report examines the financial profitability of a petroleum and biofuel company during their sustainability transformation. The case company is Preem AB, the largest fuel company in Sweden. The study finds that debt-to-equity ratios tend to increase with investments in more sustainable solutions. READ MORE

5. 4. Economic development in a biodiversity hotspot: what is the jungle worth? : A case study of local understandings of forest use in North Sumatra

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Sydney Laewen; [2023]
   Keywords : Minor Field Study; Sustainable development; Economic development; Natural resource use; Biodiversity; Conservation; Discourse analysis;

   Abstract : Sustainable development as our joint global goal is consensus in the mainstream international arena, in the name of long-term well-being for all living creatures. However economic constraints often limit the choices available to local communities, forcing them to make trade-offs between immediate socioeconomic gains and the long-term sustainability of natural resources. READ MORE

6. 5. The role of customer-based brand equity in the direct-to-consumer business model

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Lara Stahl; Elsa Dardeau; Paul Joubert; [2023]
   Keywords : D2C; direct-to-consumer business model; customer-based brand equity; perceived brand quality; brand awareness; brand image; brand uniqueness; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This paper aims to explore and analyze the intricate relationship between the direct-to-consumer (D2C) business model and customer-based brand equity. This study utilizes a qualitative approach to gather primary data, aiming to gain profound insights into customer perspectives regarding the impact of the D2C business model on trust, loyalty, and value perception. READ MORE