Blar i NHH Brage på emneord "sustainable development"
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Access to energy : impetuses shaping business decisions, and the strategic implications for cross-sector social partnerships
(Master thesis, 2012)This study aims to identify the underlying factors stimulating and shaping companies’ access to energy activities, and how inter-organizational collaborations can change the rules of the games. A review of relevant ... -
Does nature have a value? : a qualitative study to pinpoint incentives for implementing valuation of ecosystem services
(Master thesis, 2014)There is a growing consensus worldwide that human economies and human well-being rely on ecosystem services. The Economics of Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity [TEEB], a global initiative launched in 2007 as a response ... -
The effects of changes in EU emission trading scheme on the value of a gas fired power plant in Norway
(Master thesis, 2011)The purpose of this thesis was to study how changes in the carbon market influences the present value of the gas fired power plant operated by Naturkraft AS. The changes in focus here are the ones introduced in EU’s Emission ... -
Energy key performance indicators : a european benchmark and assessment of meaningful indicators for the use of energy in large corporations
(Master thesis, 2013)This study aims to identify and analyze energy key performance indicators among large European companies. Energy usage has become a very meaningful topic for both internal management as well as external stakeholders of ... -
From green to gold - alchemy in the 21st century? : the effect of voluntary environmental initiatives, certifications, and awwards on short-term stock returns in Norway and Sweden
(Master thesis, 2012)This thesis aims at identifying the relationship between a company’s environmental and economic performance. Using an event study methodology, we study 125 environmental press releases on voluntary initiatives, awards and ... -
Knowledge Flows in Social Business Joint Ventures : contribution to innovative capabilities of parent firms, and strategic implication for corporate social responsibility
(Master thesis, 2013)This study aims to understand what relationship exists between the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) orientation of a firm and the innovative capabilities that shape its ability to prosper in its environment. To ... -
The OECD agreement on exchange of information on tax matters : an analysis of its adequateness as a tool to combat tax havens
(Master thesis, 2011)The aim with this thesis is to investigate whether Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEA) serve as adequate tools to combat the existence of tax havens and its harmful consequences. More specifically, this thesis ... -
Supplying water to poor population in developing countries : a new contribution of private sector
(Master thesis, 2010)This paper originates from the observation that private sector, here multinational companies, is changing its practices to address poverty issues in developing countries. Since water is a prima ... -
The integration of renewable energy sources in the electricity mix in Europe and virtual power plants
(Master thesis, 2016)New energy trends are emerging in line with the goal of combatting climate change. The way electricity is produced is greatly affected by these changes, mainly as the sources of generation gradually shift from fossil ...