ABSTRACT This study explores the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure and operating profitability in the agri‐food manufacturing industry of Southern Europe, focusing on Extremadura (Spain). From an initial pool of 284 firms, the final sample comprised 185 companies after excluding inactive or non‐reporting cases.
Ángel Sabino Mirón Sanguino +3 more
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From Data to Action: The Role of Reports and Certifications in Driving Corporate Sustainability
ABSTRACT Corporate sustainability has become a central issue for businesses, driven by environmental, social and governance pressures and stakeholder expectations. The present study aimed to assess how reports and certifications influence motivations, operational practices and perceptions of obstacles, verifying whether these tools promote sustainable ...
Stefano Cianciotta +4 more
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Quantifying multilateral contributions to surgical system development in low- and middle-income countries: an analysis of trends and opportunities. [PDF]
Bulfeta NG +4 more
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ABSTRACT This study examines the role of capital expenditure in the relationship between financial performance and corporate reputation. Using moderation and mediation analyses based on multiple regressions with bootstrapping, we examined data from 121 airlines from 46 countries during 2007–2023.
Larissa M. Batrancea +2 more
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Transfer Entropy Causal Networks for Interconnectedness Analysis of Global Banking and Green Markets: A CEEMDAN-SE-KM Approach. [PDF]
Xue Q, Jin X, Yu J, Liu Y.
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ABSTRACT Sustainability assessment advances corporate social responsibility toward inclusive development. Widely recognized approaches prove inadequate for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), resulting in fragmented proliferation that hinders cumulative knowledge.
Luísa Couto Gonçalves de Souza +2 more
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The impact of blockchain adoption on supply chain financing and E-commerce platform dynamics. [PDF]
Pi S.
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Symbolic Versus Substantive ESG Practices: A Systematic Review and Integrative Framework
ABSTRACT ESG reporting is widespread, but symbolic commitments do not always reflect substantive practices. This study conducts a systematic literature review of 62 empirical articles published between 2021 and 2025 to synthesize the main determinants and consequences of this disclosure–performance misalignment in ESG reporting (commonly referred to as
Cristina Alexandrina Ştefănescu +1 more
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The impact of banking uncertainty on firm investment: A look into intangible assets. [PDF]
Huynh J, Phan TMH.
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Orchestrating Green Transformation: How AI Adoption Enables Corporate Carbon Neutrality
ABSTRACT As carbon neutrality has become a central goal of global climate governance, how firms achieve low‐carbon transformation has emerged as a critical research issue. However, prior studies have primarily focused on macro‐ or industry‐level analyses, offering limited and fragmented insights into how digital technologies—particularly AI—affect firm‐
Xiaonan Dong, Sungjin Son
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