Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies Division of Environment and Sustainability 211 Quantifying Molecular Tracers in Atmospheric Aerosols And Source Analysis Supervisor: YU Jianzhen / ENVR Student: SUN Zihan/ EVMT Course: UROP 1100, Fall UROP 2100, Spring UROP 3100, Summer The analysis of particulate matter (PM) constituents is crucial for understanding the composition and sources of atmospheric aerosols. This study employs the Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor (ACSM), a sophisticated instrument designed for the real-time chemical characterization of non-refractory submicron aerosols. Air samples were continuously collected and analyzed using ACSM, and the resulting mass spectra were processed to identify and quantify various chemical species present in the atmosphere. This data enabled the determination of the concentrations of different aerosol components, thereby providing insights into the sources and transformations of PM. The findings from this research are essential for developing effective strategies for air quality management and pollution control. Green Finance and Sustainable Investments Supervisor: ZHOU Zoey Yiyuan / ENVR Student: LIU Xiaoying / RMBI Course: UROP 1100, Fall UROP 2100, Spring Catastrophe bonds, also called CAT bonds, generally issued by insurance or reinsurance companies, are bonds designed to transfer risks associated natural disasters and catastrophes from issuers to capital markets. Firstly, in this report, I review on financial research articles on CAT bonds, covering topics ranging from the characteristics, price valuation of the CAT bonds to the CAT bonds market features. Secondly, with the data collected from Bloomberg, I conduct several descriptive statistical analyses to gain a better understanding of the current CAT bonds market. By combining these two parts, this report aims to enhance the understanding of CAT bonds and their current market dynamics as well as comes up possible future research work directions. Green Finance and Sustainable Investments Supervisor: ZHOU Zoey Yiyuan / ENVR Student: MAK Tin Nok / DA Course: UROP 1000, Summer This report presents a comprehensive description of the evolution of mandatory ESG disclosure laws, from 1974 to 2024. It highlights the increasing global trend towards mandatory ESG reporting, with a particular focus on the significant legislative milestones achieved in the 2010s and beyond. The study utilizes Carrots & Sticks database and an Excel dataset to illustrate the progressive nature of these laws and their impact on corporate transparency and accountability. Future plans of this project include batch downloading ESG reports of public companies from Refinitiv Workplace for textual analysis, aiming to extract actionable insights into corporate ESG practices. This project not only contributes to the academic understanding of ESG reporting but also provides valuable guidance for organizations committed to sustainable and responsible business conduct.
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