The Challenge of Sustainable Development Goal Reporting: The First Evidence from Italian Listed Companies DOI Open Access
Maria Federica Izzo, Mirella Ciaburri, Riccardo Tiscini

и другие.

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 12(8), С. 3494 - 3494

Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2020

This research investigates the extent to which voluntary disclosure of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), assumed be most recent innovation in social disclosures and corporate sustainability reporting, is diffused among Italian listed companies through different instruments (voluntary or non-voluntary). Our findings reveal that SDGs awareness amongst business community high majority highly-traded, liquid, highly-capitalized have introduced their story-telling practices, while exact nature requirements SDGs, definitions specific key performance indicators (KPIs) related those goals, are still missing. prefer using non-financial statements reports disclose information about commitments them started report 2016. Additionally, this seeks identify significant differences between SDG reporters sectors, under assumption operating a sector could significantly affect company’s decision on SDGs. highlights, following evolution Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) increasing relevance companies’ practices and, at same time, gaps covered for effective implementation.

Язык: Английский

Seven years of United Nations’ sustainable development goals in Africa: A bibliometric and systematic methodological review DOI
Prince Gyimah, Kingsley Opoku Appiah, Kwadjo Appiagyei

и другие.

Journal of Cleaner Production, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 395, С. 136422 - 136422

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2023

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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A critical review of large language models: Sensitivity, bias, and the path toward specialized AI DOI Creative Commons
Arash Hajikhani, Carolyn Cole

Quantitative Science Studies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5(3), С. 736 - 756

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Abstract This paper examines the comparative effectiveness of a specialized compiled language model and general-purpose such as OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 in detecting sustainable development goals (SDGs) within text data. It presents critical review large models (LLMs), addressing challenges related to bias sensitivity. The necessity training for precise, unbiased analysis is underlined. A case study using company descriptions data set offers insight into differences between SDG detection model. While boasts broader coverage, it may identify SDGs with limited relevance companies’ activities. In contrast, zeroes on highly pertinent SDGs. importance thoughtful selection emphasized, taking account task requirements, cost, complexity, transparency. Despite versatility LLMs, use suggested tasks demanding precision accuracy. concludes by encouraging further research find balance capabilities LLMs need domain-specific expertise interpretability.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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The role of business and management in driving the sustainable development goals (SDGs): Current insights and future directions from a systematic review DOI
Ritika Mahajan, Satish Kumar, Weng Marc Lim

и другие.

Business Strategy and the Environment, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 33(5), С. 4493 - 4529

Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2024

Abstract The pursuit of sustainable development goals (SDGs) extends beyond governmental responsibility, demanding active engagement from businesses and managers. This study systematically reviews SDG‐related research within the fields business management to elucidate their roles in advancing this global agenda. By analyzing a corpus pertinent studies Scopus Web Science through bibliometric–content analysis, not only identifies publication trends, prominent contributors, theories, contexts, methods but also uncovers evolving managers driving SDGs. main themes emerging analysis include (1) forging partnerships, practices, policies, reflecting businesses' role stakeholder collaboration policymaking; (2) addressing contemporary sustainability challenges like artificial intelligence dynamics economies; (3) balancing economic advancement with environmental sustainability, highlighting impact on ecological footprints importance green finance; (4) integrating financial considerations responsibility; (5) promoting equity well‐being, underscoring influence societal welfare; (6) shaping governance frameworks for production consumption. These collectively paint comprehensive picture how practices are crucial achieving SDGs, offering insights into current contributions, charting potential pathways future implementation.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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The Reporting of SDGs by Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health and Safety-Certified Organizations DOI Open Access
Luís Fonseca, Filipe Carvalho

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 11(20), С. 5797 - 5797

Опубликована: Окт. 18, 2019

Organizations can play a significant role in the advancement of Sustainable Development, and companies with Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health Safety (QEOHS)-certified management systems address three Sustainability Dimensions (economic, environmental, social). This research aims to map present level engagement those contributing reporting 17 Development Goals (SDG) United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda. By publicly disclosing their sustainability reports on institutional websites, they can, therefore, support this agenda implementation. The content company that were available by 31 December 2017 from total 235 Portuguese organizations QEOHS-certified was analyzed. results show moderate SDGs companies, top five being SDG 12—Responsible consumption production (23.8%); 13—Climate action (22.1%); 09—Industry, innovation, infrastructure (21.3%); 08—Decent work economic growth (20.0%); 17—Partnerships for goals (19.6%). statistical tests indicate communication is more prominent (QEOHS) following characteristics: have high business volume, are members Global Compact Network Portugal, disclose website. study be useful both managers decision makers who aim achieving better sustainable future all.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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The Challenge of Sustainable Development Goal Reporting: The First Evidence from Italian Listed Companies DOI Open Access
Maria Federica Izzo, Mirella Ciaburri, Riccardo Tiscini

и другие.

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 12(8), С. 3494 - 3494

Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2020

This research investigates the extent to which voluntary disclosure of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), assumed be most recent innovation in social disclosures and corporate sustainability reporting, is diffused among Italian listed companies through different instruments (voluntary or non-voluntary). Our findings reveal that SDGs awareness amongst business community high majority highly-traded, liquid, highly-capitalized have introduced their story-telling practices, while exact nature requirements SDGs, definitions specific key performance indicators (KPIs) related those goals, are still missing. prefer using non-financial statements reports disclose information about commitments them started report 2016. Additionally, this seeks identify significant differences between SDG reporters sectors, under assumption operating a sector could significantly affect company’s decision on SDGs. highlights, following evolution Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) increasing relevance companies’ practices and, at same time, gaps covered for effective implementation.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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