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The role of engineering in organic farming – case energy crops [PDF]

, 2007
Energy self-reliance and a closed nutrient cycle are basic principles of organic farming ever since. Engineering sciences methods in energy accounting may support efforts to introduce these principles into praxis.
Schäfer, Winfried
core  

CEO Overconfidence, Industry Competition, and ESG Performance

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the interplay among CEO overconfidence, industry competition, and firms' ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance. With the growing importance of ESG management, firms are investing more in ESG initiatives as a strategic approach to mitigating downside risk. However, overconfident CEOs, characterized by their
Taehyung Kim, Jaeseog Na
wiley   +1 more source

Designing Governance for ESG: Incentive and Oversight Complementarities in Corporate Sustainability Performance

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates how internal governance design supports credible ESG performance by distinguishing between Incentive and Oversight Architectures. Using 13,993 firm‐year observations of US nonfinancial firms from 2018 to 2024, we estimate fixed effects and two‐step system GMM models.
Beyza Gürel, Nehir Balci, Mustafa Reha Okur   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Governance Drivers of Fossil Fuel Divestment: Evidence From Global Banks

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Climate change poses increasing transition risks for the banking sector, as financial institutions remain exposed to fossil fuel activities despite growing sustainability commitments. This study examines whether corporate governance influences banks' decisions to adopt fossil fuel divestment policies.
Rosella Carè, Massimiliano Cerciello, Nathalie Lévy, Simone Taddeo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

From Waste to Value: A Bibliometric‐Systematic Review of Biogas and Biomethane Business Literature

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In response to escalating environmental challenges and the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, the agri‐food sector is increasingly exploring business models grounded in circular economy (CE) principles based on the production of biogas and biomethane.
Silvia Cantele, Silvia Vernizzi, Le Thanh Arianna Truong, Vincenzo Riso   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

CSR Disclosure and Operating Performance in the Agri‐Food Manufacturing Industry: Evidence From Southern Europe

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
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, Maria Pache Durán, Triana Arias Abelaira, María Beatriz Corchuelo Mártinez Azua   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Working Capital Management and the Profitability of the Manufacturing Sector: A Case Study of Pakistan’s Textile Industry

Lahore Journal of Economics
This study explores the association between working capital management and the profitability of textile firms in Pakistan. The efficiency of working capital management is reflected by three variables: cash conversion efficiency, days operating cycle ...
Shahid Ali
doaj  

CEO Overconfidence and Corporate Social Responsibility: A Micro‐CSR Perspective

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Although research on micro‐level CSR has increasingly emphasized individual‐level antecedents, the role of CEO overconfidence has not been systematically integrated into the literature. To address this gap, a systematic literature review was undertaken of 62 studies on CEO overconfidence and CSR, revealing a mixed picture of positive, negative,
Jannis Kreinhop
wiley   +1 more source

Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Guided Self‐Help Digital Intervention for Adults With Food Insecurity, Recurrent Binge Eating, and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Pilot Trial

International Journal of Eating Disorders, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Food insecurity is increasingly linked to binge eating and weight‐related health issues like type 2 diabetes mellitus, but no eating disorder interventions have been tested among individuals with food insecurity. We conducted a single‐arm pilot test of FoodSteps‐FI, a guided self‐help digital intervention for binge eating adapted for
Andrea K. Graham, Rebecca L. Flynn, Isabel R. Rooper, Chidiebere Azubuike, Lindsay D. Lipman, Adrian Ortega, Leah M. Parsons, Graham C. Miller, Damien Lekkas, Jennifer E. Wildes   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Cash Conversion Cycle on Company Earnings and Profitability

Economic Affairs
"Finance serves as the lifeblood of every business, and effectively managing finances stands as a crucial element for any company’s sustenance. This study delves into the examination of how a Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) influences a company’s earnings.
openaire   +1 more source