The Role of Corporate Governance in Enhancing Environmental and Social Performance
ABSTRACT This study investigates how different corporate governance (CG) approaches influence firms' environmental and social performance, specifically focusing on the role of internal vs. external resources and operational vs. strategic approaches. Anchored in stakeholder and resource dependency theory, we develop a conceptual framework grounded in ...
Tommaso Fornasari +2 more
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A national-scale dataset of arable plant abundance from citizen science surveys of swedish field margins. [PDF]
Örnberg RC +8 more
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ABSTRACT This paper investigates innovative financing strategies to mobilise private capital for climate adaptation, emphasising Hong Kong's role in advancing efforts across Southeast Asia. Using expert interviews and case studies, it addresses two key questions: which financial instruments can strengthen public–private collaboration, and what best ...
Laurence L. Delina +5 more
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Citizen science for healthier food environments: a realist-informed process evaluation of the big food map app in Flanders, Belgium. [PDF]
Vandevijvere S +7 more
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ESG Assurance and Dividends: Evidence From 18 Countries in Africa
ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) assurance on a firm's dividend payout policies within the unique African context. Using a staggered difference‐in‐differences (DiD) model, this study examines how voluntary third‐party assurance of ESG reports influences firms' dividend payout policies compared to ...
Samuel Karanja Kogi, June Cao
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Rising together: exploring sourdough fermentation diversity through co-design in the HealthFerm citizen science initiative. [PDF]
Meyer AR +17 more
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Integrated Reporting in the Public Sector: Theoretical Foundations and Determinants of Quality
ABSTRACT Integrated reporting (IR) has gained attention as the IFRS Foundation promotes its use through the International Integrated Reporting Council framework (IIRF). Public sector (PS) organizations, as key drivers of economic, social and environmental sustainability, are increasingly adopting IR to enhance transparency and accountability.
Ana Zorio‐Grima, Andreea Hancu‐Budui
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The new Flemings now sing: a methodological evaluation of gamification and citizen science strategies to raise awareness on antimicrobial resistance. [PDF]
Tarín-Pelló A +6 more
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ABSTRACT In response to growing global challenges, this study explores how social entrepreneurship within the Edible City movement contributes to building resilient, sustainable, and equitable urban food systems. Drawing on semistructured interviews with over 70 stakeholders across five cities—Berlin, Andernach, Oslo, Rotterdam, and Havana—we ...
Ina Säumel +6 more
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