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Palgrave handbook of ESG and corporate governance
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- 2023
- Paulo Camara, Filipe Morais
- Palgrave Macmillan
A collection of articles and essays on corporate governance and ESG developments. Covers general aspects of ESG such as sustainable finance; regulatory developments concerning ESG and ESG in particular types of companies.
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Shaping corporate culture: for sustainable business success
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- 2023
- Josef Herget
- Springer
Offers a brief introduction to the relevant terms and concepts of corporate culture, and explains its importance for corporate success.
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Quantitative methods for ESG finance
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- 2023
- Cino Robin Castelli, Cyril Shmatov
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
An introduction to ESG finance from a quantitative analyst's perspective. Combines the theoretical and quantitative basis underlying risk factor investing and risk management with an in-depth discussion of ESG applications.
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Principles of banking
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- 2022
- Moorad Choudhry
- John Wiley & Sons
A practical guide to the foundations of modern banking and good banking practice, aimed at both professionals and students. The author discusses key aspects of responsible bank stewardship, and gives pointers as to how banking organisations may create a more sustainable business model.
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ESG investing for dummies
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- 2021
- Brendan Bradley
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Aims to educate potential environmental, social and governance (ESG) investors about the opportunities, but to also highlight the risks. This book helps readers understand the principles for building a diversified sustainable portfolio.
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Valuation: measuring and managing the value of companies
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- 2020
- McKinsey & Company Inc, Tim Koller, Marc Goedhart, David Wessels
- Wiley
Now in its seventh edition, this volume continues to help financial professionals around the world gain a deep understanding of valuation and help their companies create, manage, and maximize economic value for their shareholders. This latest edition has been revised and updated throughout, and includes new insights on topics such as digital, ESG (environmental, social and governance), and long-term investing, as well as fresh case studies. Clear, accessible chapters cover the fundamental principles of value creation, analyzing and forecasting performance, capital structure and dividends, valu...
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Six Capitals: capitalism, climate change and the accounting revolution that can save the planet
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- 2020
- Jane Gleeson-White
- Allen & Unwin
Six Capitals charts the rise of four movements: multi-capital accounting, for society, nature and profit; the push for a new type of corporation legally bound to benefit nature and society while making a profit; ecosystem accounting for nations; and legal rights for nature.
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Practical sustainability strategies: how to gain a competitive advantage
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- 2020
- George P. Nassos, Nikos Avlonas
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Contains guidance on sustainability strategies and tools to improve competitive business advantage.
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Principles of sustainable finance
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- 2019
- Dirk Schoenmaker, Willem Schramade
- Oxford University Press
Combines theory, empirical data, and policy to explain the sustainability challenges for corporate investment.
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Environmental accounting, sustainability and accountability
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- 2019
- Somnath Debnath
- SAGE Publications
The book closely explores how organizations can embed care for the environment as fundamental to their functioning... [and] covers traditional accounting as a measuring instrument, contemporary advances and unresolved problems, alternative perspectives and recent developments.
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Achieving regulatory excellence
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- 2016
- Cary Coglianese, Jim Ellis
- Brookings Institution Press
Whether striving to protect citizens from the ravages of financial fraud, climate change, inadequate health care, or the risks of the emerging sharing economy, regulators are often tasked with seemingly impossible missions and even competing mandates.
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Checklists for due diligence
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- 2016
- Peter Howson
- Routledge
Contains checklists covering the legal, financial and commercial aspects of due diligence, as well as other areas such as IT, intellectual property, and environmental risks. Each checklist includes a short introduction providing guidance on best use.
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Building a resilient organisation
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- 2014
- James Crask, Charley Newnham, Jack Armstrong, Paul Robertson
- ICSA Publishing
How to design your business strategy to build a prosperous and sustainable business. The book helps readers to understand resilience within organisations and how it can be measured, assessed and enhanced.
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Companies limited by guarantee
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- 2013
- Susan Wallace
- ICSA Publishing
A guide to the incorporation and structure of a company limited by guarantee (CLG) and the managerial and administrative functions. Includes information about newer types of entities that use the CLG structure such as community interest companies (CICs) and academy trusts.
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Environmental reporting
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- 2013
- Tony Hoskins
- ICSA Publishing
Environmental reporting has become far more prominent in recent years due to increasing legislation and greater customer interest. This eBook focuses on environmental reporting requirements for UK organisations including the measurement of environmental impacts. It also covers voluntary reporting and likely future developments.
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International social entrepreneurship: pathways to personal and corporate impact
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- 2010
- Joseph Mark Munoz
- Business Expert Press
Introduction to corporate social responsibility, complete with case studies and methodological analysis. Includes sections on personal and corporate citizenship, environmental responsibility, and strategic planning.
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Sustainable business: an executive's primer
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- 2009
- Nancy E. Landrum, Sandra Edwards
- Business Expert Press
Explains how sustainability applies to different aspects of a business. Dedicated chapters cover each issue in turn; the book concludes with a section on building a strategy geared to business sustainability.
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Essentials of business ethics: creating an organisation of high integrity and superior performance
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- 2009
- Denis Collins
- John Wiley and Sons
The book contains chapters on the background of corporate ethics, hiring ethical people, codes of ethics and codes of conduct, ethical decision-making framework; business ethics training, and respecting employee diversity. It also covers best practice guidelines for sustaining strong business ethics, including reporting systems, performance appraisals, and social responsibility.
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Corpocracy: how CEOs and the business roundtable hijacked the world's greatest wealth machine - and how to get it back
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- 2008
- Robert A. G. Monks
- John Wiley and Sons
The book argues that profit-driven corporate governance has had a negative effect on society. It makes a case for shareholder activism as a means of creating a culture of corporate social responsibility.
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Sustainable investing: the art of long-term performance
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- 2008
- Cary Krosinsky, Nick Robins
- Routledge
Sustainable investing is fast becoming the smart way of generating long-term returns. With conventional investors now scrambling to factor in issues such as climate change, business ethics and human rights, this book captures a turning point in the evolution of global finance. Bringing together leading practitioners of sustainable investing from across the globe, this book charts how this agenda has evolved, what impact it has today, and what prospects are emerging for the future.
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