scholarly journals Do Companies Need Financial Flexibility for Sustainable Development?

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1811 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haifeng Zhang ◽  
Zhuo Zhang ◽  
Ekaterina Steklova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Substitution Effect ◽  
Political Connections ◽  
Stock Exchanges ◽  
Financing Constraints ◽  
Financial Flexibility ◽  
Corporate Social

Reserve financial flexibility relates to the long-term development of enterprises. Enterprise managers pay more and more attention to the financial flexibility of reserves, which, however, will cause problems such as insufficient investment and inefficient use of funds. This paper collects data from the listed companies in the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges from 2009 to 2017. Our main results include the following. First, corporate social responsibility has a certain substitution effect on financial flexibility. Second, after excluding state-owned enterprises and politically-linked enterprises, there is a stronger substitution effect between social responsibility and financial flexibility for private enterprises without political connections. Third, the substitution effect between social responsibility and financial flexibility is stronger in companies with high environmental uncertainty and financing constraints. Furthermore, using a 2SLS procedure, we have verified that the substitution effect between social responsibility and financial flexibility is robust.

scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development for Creating Value for FMCG Sector Enterprises

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 5808 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Liczmańska-Kopcewicz ◽  
Katarzyna Mizera ◽  
Paula Pypłacz
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Csr Strategy ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Relationship

In recent years, attention has been increasingly paid to social-, environmental-, and ecology-related issues in the areas of diverse business operations. The concept of sustainable development of enterprises is an attempt to integrate a diverse set of requirements for the development of companies in the long-term future. The concept, which is set in a contradictory context of economic, social, and environmental aspects, is an attempt to balance fundamentally divergent requirements and aspirations. Sustainable enterprise development can be a source of competitiveness, provided the opportunities related to it are identified and implemented in a proper way. The research objective of this study is to diagnose the relationship between the company’s orientation towards the implementation of sustainability assumptions, the degree of implementation of the objectives of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, as well as the creation of value in a sustainable enterprise. The survey was conducted on a sample of 165 FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) sector enterprises. The results indicate the existence of a positive correlation between the variables analysed in the surveyed enterprises. Entrepreneurs guided by sustainable development pursue economic and non-economic values and have a more comprehensive set of appropriate measures necessary to create value in a sustainable enterprise, which consists of achieving economic, ecological, and social goals.

The Corporate Social Responsibility on Capital Market

2021 ◽  
pp. 219-253
Author(s):  
Mirela Panait ◽  
Razvan Ionescu ◽  
Irina Gabriela Radulescu ◽  
Husam Rjoub
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Stock Exchanges ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Corporate Social

The challenges generated by climate change have led to a greater involvement of companies in promoting the principles of sustainable development, one of the tools used being social responsibility programs. International organizations have launched various initiatives or principles to support companies in this complex process of transition to the green economy. The authors focused their analysis on the involvement of stock exchanges in the process of promotion of corporate social responsibility. The objective of this chapter is to identify the main tools used by stock exchanges in order to model the behavior of listed companies. In particular, the activity of the Bucharest Stock Exchange was analyzed. Even if it is an emerging market, the efforts made by this stock exchange and the results obtained can be used as a benchmark by stock exchanges in the region.

From surface to deep corporate social responsibility

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cameron Richards ◽  
Irina Safitri Zen
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Learning ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop and explore the policy concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a focus for sustainable development. To this end, it develops and explores the implications of a distinction between CSR as a marketing strategy and a more sustainable long-term commitment to changes in organizational culture and also society. Design/methodology/approach This a conceptual paper which develops a policy research framework for examining the CSR rationale as well as general concept as applied to the “plastic bags” public awareness campaign in the Malaysian case study. On this basis, its central inquiry approach is to develop and explore the distinction between surface and deep modes of CSR policy implementation as also related modes of social learning. Findings The findings from the conceptual inquiry recognize that corporations which fail to apply a deep rather than a surface commitment to their own CSR polices will sooner or later be judged on that basis by their customers as well as external stakeholders. Although CSR policies will always involve a corporate marketing focus, this is sustainable only if framed by a long-term organizational commitment to accountable change. Originality/value The paper makes, develops and further explores a basic accountability distinction between surface and deep modes of CSR as a management commitment, corporate policy implementation and related processes of corporate cultural change. This links to the paper’s associated innovation of linking CSR as both internal organizational learning and a larger sustainable development process of social learning.

scholarly journals Corporate social responsibility of financial sector institutions in the light of sustainable development goals financing: the role of banks and stock exchanges

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inna Makarenko ◽  
Yulia Yelnikova ◽  
Anna Lasukova ◽  
Abdul Rahman Barhaq
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Stock Exchanges ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Corporate Social

Significant gap in investment resources for financing Sustainable Development Goals can be overcome with the revitalization of the corporate social responsibility mechanism of the financial sector institutions, for example banks and stock exchanges as the largest players in the global financial sector. The most relevant for them are Goals 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 17. Incorporating these goals into activities of the financial sector institutions requires not only the activation of their CSR mechanism in the directions indicated by the targets, but also the radical restructuring of all business processes and the reorientation of their overall sustainability strategy. Analysis of current sustainability reporting disclosure by financial sector institutions in global and regional aspects was conducted. Based on the analysis, the authors define the role of CSRs of banks and stock exchanges in SDG financing as follows: banks – ensuring their own sustainability and efficiency through CSR mechanisms, formation of new tools, methods and technologies of financial support of SDG; stock exchanges – minimization of information asymmetry in investor decision making, taking into consideration ESG criteria, formation of exemplary disclosure practices and new markets and market benchmarks by listing companies.

scholarly journals Interrelation between the Choice of Investment Trend and Subsequent Economic Results and Strategy of Sustainable Development in Organization

2021 ◽  
pp. 56-65
Author(s):  
E. U. Ganshina ◽  
I. L. Smirnova ◽  
S P. Ivanova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Industrial Organizations ◽  
Innovation Model ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Technological Opportunities ◽  
The Impact

The topic of making investment and choosing the most effective trends of investing money is becoming more acute for today’s organizations due to numerous crisis economic events and accompanying difficulties with capital reproduction. In researching options of investment special attention is paid to strategic aspects of alternative financial and technological opportunities of putting in resources and forecasting the horizon of recovery of the investment. Apart from this, the research interest is aroused by the impact of basic lines of enterprises’ investment on the level of their economic results together with trends of providing long-term sustainable development. The authors analyzed cases of the biggest Russian industrial organizations, identified correlation between investment flows within the frames of the organization and the effect of investment on the basis of consolidated accounting of these companies. The article analyzes some investment projects of the NMLK Group and the PAO Sibur, for instance, introduction of innovation model of making forecast concerning breaking-down of critical equipment and the system of corporate social responsibility. The authors made recommendations on prioritization of aspects of socially important trends of investment for today’s big companies, which could lead to raising efficiency of organizations’ work and thus to principles of sustainable development

scholarly journals Internal Control, Nature of Equity and Corporate Social Responsibility

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Lu Sun ◽  
Nanni Su
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Empirical Test ◽  
Stock Exchanges ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Better Than

Enterprises can promote the fulfillment of corporate social responsibility through excellent internal control so as to achieve the long-term development. Based on the empirical data of main board listed companies of Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges from 2013 to 2015, this paper conducts an empirical test by establishing the relationship models among internal control, nature of equity and corporate social responsibility. The results indicate that: (a) Internal control can positively promote the fulfillment of corporate social responsibility; (b) The state-owned enterprises fulfill corporate social responsibility better than non-state-owned enterprises; (c) State-owned enterprises can enhance the positive effect of internal control on the fulfillment of corporate social responsibility.

Corporate Social Responsibility Implementation - Lessons from Uganda

10.33117/512 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-69
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Implementation Success ◽  
Success Model ◽  
Strategic Csr ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose: This paper presents aspects of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Implementation Success Model to guide CSR engagements. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative case methodology is used to investigate two CSR companies in Uganda. Semi-structured interviews with managers and stakeholders are conducted. Data triangulation includes reviewing CSR reports and documents, and visiting communities and CSR activities/projects mentioned in the case companies’ reports. Grounded theory guides the data analysis and aggregation. Findings: The findings culminate into a “CSR Implementation Success Model. ” Key aspects of CSR implementation success are identified as: (i) involvement of stakeholders and management (i.e., co-production) at the start and during every stage of CSR implementation; (ii) management of challenges and conflicts arising within/outside of the company itself; and (iii) feedback management or performance assessment—i.e., accountability via CSR communications and reporting. Stakeholder involvement and feedback management (accountability) are pivotal, though all three must be considered equally. Research limitations: The studied companies were large and well-established mature companies, so it is unclear whether newer companies and small and medium-sized enterprises would produce similar findings. Practical implications: Successful CSR implementation starts with a common but strategic understanding of what CSR means to the company. However, CSR implementation should (i) yield benefits that are tangible, and (ii) have a sustainable development impact because these two aspects form implementation benchmarks. Additionally, top management should be involved in CSR implementation, but with clear reasons and means. Originality/value: This paper unearths a CSR Implementation Success Model that amplifies views of “creating shared value” for sustainable development. It guides organizations towards strategic CSR, as opposed to the responsive CSR (returning profits to society) that largely dominates in developing countries. Additionally, it explains how to add value to the resource envelope lubricating the entire CSR implementation process

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE LUXURY MARKET

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 236-237
Author(s):  
Yuan Ling Jin ◽  
◽  
Daniela Delieva ◽  
Hyo Jin Eom ◽  
Seung Ki Moon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Luxury Market ◽  
Corporate Social

Memorias de Sostenibilidad en América Latina: instrumento de información de la Responsabilidad Social de las Empresas

Oikos ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (32) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Ma. Angélica Garza Arroyo ◽  
María Aurelia Bocanegra Noriega
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Data Base ◽  
The Social ◽  
America Latina ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Sustainability Report

RESUMENEl desarrollo sostenible es manejado como uno de los puntos importantes en las agendas del siglo XXI, es un concepto que las empresas deben contemplar en las actividades que realizan para cumplir con la Responsabilidad Social Empresarial. El presente trabajo pretende abordar los aspectos teóricos sobre las Memorias de Sostenibilidad así como mostrar que pueden ser consideradas como un instrumento de información de la Responsabilidad Social de las Empresas. Se hace un estudio en la base de datos de la Corporate Register del 2006 al 2011 respecto de la presentación de las Memorias de Sostenibilidad en América Latina; el reporte es de corte cualitativo de carácter descriptivo, con un análisis deductivo. Se puede percibir en el estudio que es de carácter exploratorio que las empresas de América Latina han incrementado de manera significativa la presentación de Memorias de Sostenibilidad así como un incremento en el número de empresas que las realizan, además de contemplar a la Responsabilidad Social Empresarial como parte de su misión y visión.Palabras clave: memorias de sostenibilidad, Responsabilidad Social Empresarial, América Latina. Memories of Sustainability in Latin America: instrument of information of the Social Responsibility of the CompaniesABSTRACTThe sustainable development is managed to be one of the important aspects in the planners of 21th century, it is a concept that companies have to contemplate in the activities they realize to achieve corporate social responsibility. this work pretends to raise the teoric aspects about sustainability report, and to show that they can be considered as an information instrument of social responsibility of the companies. a study has to be done in the data base of corporate register from 2006 to 2011 about the presentation of the sustainability report in Latin America; the report is qualitative and descriptive kind, with deductive analysis. in the study it can be perceived that is explorative that companies in Latin America have increased in a significative way the presentation of sustainability report, just as an increase in the number of companies that realize them, besides contemplating corporate social responsibility as part of their mission and vision.Keywords: sustainability report, Corporate Social Responsibility, Latin America.

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