Essays about: "voluntary organisations"

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  1. 1. The SDGs in Georgia : An explanatory case study on the roles of humanitarian organisations

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Maiken Sofia Bjorlin Hansen; [2022]
    Keywords : SDGs; Georgia; Humanitarian actors; Planet goals;

    Abstract : This dissertation explored how humanitarian organisations have supported Georgia to achieve the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of 2015, in particular the Planet Goals. It has proven difficult for Member States to turn the SDGs into national policy. READ MORE

  3. 2. Doing More Than The Minimum : A Case Study of SMEs' Voluntary Compliance to Sustainability Reporting

    University essay from

    Author : Andrea Ljung; Maria Enache; [2022]
    Keywords : EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activity; EU Taxonomy; SMEs; Sustainability Reporting; Sustainability Reporting in SMEs;

    Abstract : Background:  The introduction of the EU-taxonomy for sustainable activities in 2020 aims to create a shift in investments to foster sustainable growth. It classifies an organisation as “green” or not based on a predetermined set of categories and criteria. However, not all organisations are included. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainability Reporting : A case study of challenges and future challenges with sustainability reporting methods

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Sara Johansson; Ebba Ohlson; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainability reporting; Sustainability reporting and accounting; Legitimacy; Comparability; Reliability; Inconsistency; Sustainability data; GRI; Reporting Standards; Reporting methods; Future forecast ; Hållbarhetsrapportering; Hållbarhetsrapportering och redovisning; Legitimitet; Jämförbarhet; Pålitlighet; Inkonsekvens; Hållbarhetsdata; Rapporteringsstandarder; Rapporteringsmetoder; GRI; Framtidsprognos ;

    Abstract : Challenges on how to approach global sustainability issues are increasing along with the growing global warming. This entails an increasing pressure on firms to manage sustainability- related issues, both deriving from governance regulations as well as a from a growing consciousness from public institutions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Environmental Reporting Practices in German EMAS- registered Organisations: In-depth Content Analysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Isabel Westarp; [2022]
    Keywords : EMAS; Environmental Reporting; German firms; Content Analysis; Indicators; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Environmental standards are an important part of corporate sustainability efforts. According to signalling theory, they provide relevant information about a company’s efforts, while institutional theory assumes that firms use them to mitigate societal pressures by selectively disclosing information. READ MORE

  6. 5. Integration through Civic Participation - Exploring the Relationship between Membership in Organisations and Political Trust

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Ivana Cosic; [2021]
    Keywords : Integration. Civic participation; Political trust; Integration indicators; Hierarchical organisations; Horizontal organisations; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In the Nordic countries, an increasing part of the population consists of migrants from various backgrounds. Naturally, it is important to investigate what can be done in order for these migrants to integrate successfully. Previous research shows that some of the fundamentals of integration are trust and the sense of collective identity. READ MORE