Essays about: "sustainable finance"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 221 essays containing the words sustainable finance.

1. 31. Understanding Green Bonds: An Empirical Study on Shareholder Value of Green Bonds and its Application in Corporations

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Alma Friberg; Alice Ålund; [2023]
   Keywords : Green Bonds; Sustainable Finance; Signaling; Corporate Sustainability;

   Abstract : In this paper, we conduct an event study to understand how equity investors react to the issuance of a corporate green bond. Furthermore, we interview five Swedish public companies that have issued green bonds. Our results from our event study indicate that there is no significant share price reaction concerning the issuance. READ MORE

3. 32. Modeling a Relationship between ESG Metrics and Financial Performance for Nordic Publicly-listed Companies

   University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

   Author : Cornelia Sparring; Topias Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable finance; ESG variables; ESG score; Accounting-based financial performance; Market-based financial performance; Nordic Compass; Materiality; Hållbar finansiering; ESG variabler; ESG värde; Redovisningsbaserad finansiell prestation; Marknadsbaserad finansiell prestation; Nordic Compass; Materialitet;

   Abstract : This study aims to identify whether a relationship between ESG performance and financial performance exists for Nordic publicly-listed companies, by conducting a multiple linear regression analysis. Also, it will be observed which (if any) ESG variables are of relevance. READ MORE

4. 33. A Sustainable Pioneer in a House on Fire

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Cindy Tieu; Julia Tran; [2023]
   Keywords : Climate finance; ESG scores; Event study; Paris agreement; Swedish stock market; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This paper examines the impact of the Paris agreement on firms on the Swedish stock market. Additionally, the firms were also categorized into sustainable and unsustainable firms by their Environmental Pillar Score (which is part of the ESG score) in order to investigate performance differences between the two groups. READ MORE

5. 34. Sustainable investing in the Nordics : A comparative analysis of ESG portfolios

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Linus Gustavsson; Marcus Andersson; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG rating; ESG investing; Factor investing; Nordic ESG financial performance; sustainable finance;

   Abstract : Sustainability has become a pressing global issue due to environmental and social challenges caused by human activity which has led to a rise in sustainable investing, including ESG investing. Research on financial performance and sustainable investing have not only showed mixed results, but they are also generally conducted in greater markets such as the US, Europe, and Asia-pacific markets. READ MORE

6. 35. Corporate Sustainability and Working Capital : A panel data analysis of the relationship in Swedish-listed firms

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Muhammad Shehzad Moin; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Corporate Sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility; CSR; ESG; ESG Rating; ESG Investing; Sustainable Finance; Sustainable Investment; Sweden; Working Capital; Working Capital Management; WCM; Cash Conversion Cycle; CCC; Working Capital Requirements; WCR;

   Abstract : The theoretical and practical importance of working capital management (Sharma & Kumar, 2011) and its strong link with the firm’s financial stability (Wang et al., 2020, p. 2; Kamel 2015, p. 35) make it one of the most important functional areas of corporate finance. READ MORE