Based on a unique firm-level data set from the German manufacturing sector, this paper disentangles environmental and non-environmental product and process innovations. The multivariate probit analysis shows that the various innovation types are determined by different factors. The estimation results suggest a policy mix which comprises the encouragement of R&D activities, certified management systems, and specific man-agement activities referring to environmentally friendly products when the implementa-tion of all innovation types is to be supported.
Based on a unique firm-level data set from the German manufacturing sector, this paper disentangles environmental and non-environmental product and process innovations. The multivariate probit analysis shows that the various innovation types are determined by different factors. The estimation results suggest a policy mix which comprises the encouragement of R&D activities, certified management systems, and specific man-agement activities referring to environmentally friendly products when the implementa-tion of all innovation types is to be supported.
Das CCRS hat zusammen mit einer Begleitgruppe mit Vertretern von Novatlantis, SEK/SVIT, Stadt Zürich, VeF und ZKB die Grundlagen für eine Bewertung von Immobilien unter Berücksichtigung der Nachhaltigkeit erarbeitet.
Ein Ansatz für den Einbezug der wertrelevanten Nachhaltigkeitsaspekte bei bestehenden Bewertungsmethoden (ESI® Immobilienbewertung) liegt vor. Der ESI®-Indikator misst das Risiko eines Objektes, aufgrund langfristiger Entwicklungen an Wert zu gewinnen bzw. zu verlieren. Er kann sowohl in gängige Bewertungen einbezogen als auch als eigenständiger Indikator z.B. für strategische Zwecke verwendet werden. In einem ersten Schritt wurde der Indikator für Mehrfamilienhäuser und nun auch für Geschäftsliegenschaften spezifiziert (Büro und Verkauf). Ausführliche Praxistests haben die Plausibilität und Praktikabilität bestätigt.
Das globale Klima verändert sich, die Energiepreise steigen und die demographische Zusammensetzung der Gesellschaft ist im Wandel begriffen. Diese Entwicklungen beeinflussen auch den Wert einer Immobilie beträchtlich. Gleichwohl spielt die Nachhaltigkeit in heutigen Bewertungen keine - oder kleine zu kleine Rolle. Das Center for Corporate
Responsibility and Sustainability (CCRS) an der Universität Zürich hat darum zusammen mit Vertretern von Novatlantis, der Schweizerischen Schätzexpertenkammer/SVIT, der Stadt Zürich, der Vorsorgeeinrichtung des ehemaligen Swissair Flugpersonals (VeF) und der Zürcher Kantonalbank ein Konzept zur Bewertung von Immobilien unter Berücksichtigung
der Nachhaltigkeit erstellt und gleichzeitig auch das dazugehörige Instrument zur Bewertung der Nachhaltigkeit entwickelt.
This paper provides new empirical evidence for the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on corporate financial performance. In contrast to former studies, we examine two different regions, namely the USA and Europe. Our econometric analysis shows that envi-ronmental and social activities of a firm compared with other firms within the industry are valued by financial markets in both regions. However, the respective positive effects on av-erage monthly stock returns between 2003 and 2006 appear to be more robust in the USA and, in addition, to be nonlinear. Our analysis furthermore points to biased parameter esti-mations if incorrectly specified econometric models are applied: The seemingly significantly negative effect of environmental and social performance of the industry to which a firm be-longs vanishes if the explanation of stock performance is based on the Fama-French three-factor or the Carhart four-factor models instead of the simple Capital Asset Pricing Model.
We discuss self-serving uses of equity in international climate negotiations. Using unique data from a world-wide survey of agents involved in international climate policy, we show that the perceived support of different equity rules by countries can be explained by the ranking of their economic costs. Despite being self-serving, equity arguments may be perceived as being used for different reasons, e.g. out of fairness considerations or to facilitate of negotiations. Consistent with experimental and behavioral studies, we find empirical evidence for self-serving biases: individuals are more likely to state reasons with positive attributes if they evaluate countries that support the individual’s personally preferred equity rule. Negotiators perceive countries’ use of equity as less influenced by pressure from interest groups.
Der Energieeffizienz wird am Schweizer Immobilienmarkt bis anhin zu wenig Beachtung geschenkt. Dabei ist der Markt bereit, einen Aufpreis für Minergie zu bezahlen. Erforderlich sind aber Bewertungs-Instrumente, die Nachhaltigkeits-
Aspekte umfassend einbeziehen.
This book addresses the ability of market-based instruments to improve the sustainable provision of environmental services. The author combines field research and insights from the multi-stakeholder dialogue at the FAO to analyze the gap between the predictions provided by theory and the corresponding outcomes in practice. In particular, the author challenges the theory behind Payments for Environmental Services (PES), a concept derived from neoclassical welfare economics, by demonstrating that PES projects often lack financial sustainability unless local entrepreneurs make use of the resulting new networks to create innovative markets for environmental goods. The author calls for a shift of focus from regulation to innovation in projects and policies designed to improve the provision of environmental services. Its spotlight on the positive social impacts of companies that engage in hybrid PES schemes will make the book appealing to practitioners and policymakers alike.
