The following bachelor's thesis investigates the sustainability-related tensions present within the single-use paper products and packaging industry. The addressed research question was structured in consideration of relevant theories, such as the Triple Bottom Line (TBL), Dyllick & Hockerts (2002) sustainability model, stakeholder theory, and paradox management strategy within corporate s

We explore the effects of foundation control on CEO incentive contracts. Unlike other blockholders, foundations do not consume the entirety of their cash flow rights, which attenuates the incentives of the controlling foundations to directly monitor the management. We present a simple model of moral hazard which predicts that foundation-controlled (FC) firms will resort to executive compensation a

ObjectivesIndividuals who die by suicide often consult their general practitioners (GPs) in their final weeks of life. The aim of this study was to gain a deeper knowledge of the clinical characteristics and GP assessments and treatments among individuals who consulted their GPs during the month preceding suicide. Further, we compared these features in those with and without contact with psychiatr

The chiral bile salt sodium cholate has been covalently linked to tetra-aryl-porphyrins, conferring them an extrinsic chirality and obtaining new molecules with high tendency to aggregate in solution. The chirality transfer from the molecular to the nano- and meso-scale has been investigated by promoting the self-assembly of the conjugates balancing the ratio of aqueous/organic solvent mixtures an

Oestrogen receptor alpha (ER; gene symbol ESR1) is the most important prognostic and treatment-predictive biomarker in breast cancer. Drugs targeting oestrogen and ER for endocrine therapy of breast cancer include aromatase inhibitors, the selective ER modulator tamoxifen and the selective ER degrader fulvestrant. Tumours can develop resistance to endocrine therapy through several mechanisms, whic

The textile and clothing industry, driven by a linear economic model, significantly impacts the environment, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable reforms within this sector. The circular economy (CE) offers a solution by promoting resource reuse and recycling to minimise raw material extraction and waste. A key component of the CE is extending product lifespans through repair, which helps

The new deforestation-free products regulation (EUDR) is driving significant change in agricultural commodities. From traceability requirements to deforestation-free production, this policy will force supply chains to adapt and ensure that products entering the EU market are free of deforestation. In the palm oil sector, the supply chains in producing countries will have structural difficulties in

Biodiversity depletion directly impacts businesses and society by influencing ecosystem services. Despite the growing recognition of biodiversity loss as a significant crisis, many companies have not yet sufficiently integrated broader nature considerations into their strategies. The Science-Based Targets Network (SBTN) aims to facilitate nature including biodiversity target setting within corpora

Accessible housing for the aging population is important, but large-scale reliable information on accessibility problems in ordinary housing is lacking. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of environmental barriers and analyze potential accessibility problems in the Swedish housing stock and to evaluate the validity and representativeness of housing data collected in a citizen science proj

This thesis aims to investigate if there is an existing relationship between board gender diversity and cost of capital for public firms in Sweden. The study has a quantitative approach and is based on 1306 public Swedish companies during the time period 2019-2023. The study found that more women on the board is negatively associated with cost of capital, which indicates that more diverse boards c

Purpose: This study aims to determine if a greenium exists for bank-issued green bonds compared to their brown counterparts and to examine the impact of green policies on the European bond market. Methodology: This study takes on a deductive scientific approach along with an econometric approach for which OLS regression models are estimated. The regressions use yield to maturity (YTM) as the dep

Seminar Date: 2024-05-29 Course: BUSN79 - Degree Project in Accounting and Finance Authors: William Gustafsson and Jacob Linder Examiner: Anna Glenngård Five key words: CEO letters, sentiment analysis, agency theory, firm performance, Tobin's Q. Purpose: Discern with the help of a new machine learning model whether the sentiment expressed in CEO letters can offer meaningful insights into

Title: Estimating the Impact of ESG scores on Firm Value and Cost of Capital - A Quantitative Study Across European Firms Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores on firm value and cost of capital across various market capitalizations, with a focus on small, mid, and large cap companies in the European Union. Methodology:

This thesis explores the effectiveness of internal whistleblowing mechanisms in a German company, focusing on their establishment, maintenance, and the influence of institutional pressures. This qualitative study employs a single case study methodology, gathering empirical data through semi-structured interviews with employees and compliance experts at a large German agricultural company. By analy

This paper seeks to further explore the determinants that lead Nordic firms to raise capital through foreign debt issuance rather than domestic debt. Specifically, this study mainly analyzes the firm-specific and bond-specific factors that tend to influence firms to issue bonds in foreign markets. This paper uses quantitative data collection with a Deductive Research Approach. Both Linear Probabil

Abstract Title: Beyond the Numbers - A Study on the Effect of Managerial Judgment on Operational Risk Hand-In Date: 24th May 2024 Seminar Date: 30th May, 2024 Course: BUSN79 - Degree Project in Accounting and Finance Authors: Christian Brams & Felix Walter Persson Advisor: Elin Funck Five Keywords: Managerial judgment, Operational risk, Heuristics, Decision-Making Process, Economic- and

Existing literature has yet to cover the enabling factors of how firms manage international growth while bootstrapping. This study contributes to the literature by delving into the intricate relationship between bootstrapping, scalability, and international growth in the context of financially independent firms aiming to achieve a multinational status. The study sheds light on how entrepreneurs ma