Essays about: "swan"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 43 essays containing the word swan.

  1. 16. Signalling commitment to sustainability on the mutual fund market : An investigation of the Swedish equity mutual fund market

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola

    Author : Mattias Andersson; Erik Bernstrup; [2020]
    Keywords : Nordic Swan Ecolabel; Equity mutual funds; Signalling; eco-labelling; sustainable investing; Svanenmärkning; Aktiefonder; Signalteori; Eko-märkning; Hållbart investerande;

    Abstract : In the midst of climate change and growing concern about social aspects, investors want to make informed sustainable choices regarding their consumption and investments. Many companies are trying to stay ahead of the curve by engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility. READ MORE

  3. 17. Black Swan Investments : How to manage your investments when the market is in distress

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : William Knutsson; David Ekeroth; [2020]
    Keywords : Black Swans; mean reversion; beta; investment strategy; volatility; CAPM; Sharpe ratio; DJIA;

    Abstract : This study examines how investors can take advantage of Black Swan events by applying an investment strategy that involves investing in stocks that have performed badly during Black Swan events. The stocks are chosen from and compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index. READ MORE

  4. 18. Publikum Nynäshamn: Social-ecological Architecture in Public Municipal Space

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Jeff Ranara; [2019]
    Keywords : Nynäshamn; Stockholm; municipal building; social-ecological architecture; green roofs; green walls; assembly hall;

    Abstract : Publikum Nynäshamn docks directly to the west façade of the existing 9 story municipal building with seven floors of open activity space. These surround a full-height atrium across which a two-floor living plant green wall provides the monumental living presence of nature and its ecosystem services in an office environment. READ MORE

  5. 19. The Science of Deodorants

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Sofia Ödborn; [2019]
    Keywords : Deodorant; antiperspirant; axilla; aluminum;

    Abstract : Deodorants are cosmetic products that are consumed by people regularly and globally. In this thesis, the opportunities to develop a deodorant for the Swedish cosmetics brand IDUN Minerals AB is investigated. The deodorant market in Swedish pharmacies, deodorant formulation and deodorant packaging are studied. READ MORE

  6. 20. Ecolabelling as a means for encouraging sustainable lifestyles? : a case of the Nordic Swan Ecolabel in Sweden through a paradox perspective

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Lotta Karlsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Consumers; Ecolabel; Paradox perspective; Sustainability communication; Sustainable consumption; Sustainable lifestyles;

    Abstract : Humans’ rapidly growing consumption of natural resources have caused severe damage on the planet which has led to climate change and deranged ecosystems. When looking at actions taken for establishing sustainable consumption of natural resources, ecolabelling is a possible matter to look closer into. READ MORE