scholarly journals Key Sustainability Performance Indicator Analysis for Czech Breweries

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 1937-1944 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Kasem ◽  
Oldřich Trenz ◽  
Jiří Hřebíček ◽  
Oldřich Faldík
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicator ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Efficiency Score ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Sustainability Performance ◽  
Indicator Analysis ◽  
And Performance

Sustainability performance can be said to be an ability of an organization to remain productive over time and hold on to its potential for maintaining long-term profitability. Since the brewery sector is one of the most important and leading markets in the foodstuff industry of the Czech Republic, this study depicts the Czech breweries’ formal entry into sustainability reporting and performance. The purpose of this paper is to provide an efficiency level evaluation which would represent the level of corporate performance of Czech breweries. For this reason, Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) is introduced. In order to apply it, we utilize a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) based on two international standard frameworks: the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and its GRI 4 guidelines, and the guideline KPIs for ESG 3.0, which was published by the DVFA Society. Four sustainability dimensions (economic, environmental, social and governance) are covered, making it thus possible to adequately evaluate sustainability performance in Czech breweries. The main output is not only the efficiency score of the company but also the input weights. These weights are used to determine the contribution of particular criteria to the breweries’ achieved score. According to the achieved efficiency results for Czech breweries, the percentage of women supervising the company does not affect the sustainability performance.

Shareholder activism impact on efficiency in Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Guimaraes ◽  
Ricardo P.C. Leal ◽  
Peter Wanke ◽  
Matthew Morey
Keyword(s):  
Shareholder Activism ◽  
Efficiency Score ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
Truncated Regression ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Financial Characteristics ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
A Company

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the long-term impact of shareholder activism on Brazilian listed companies. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a sample of 194 companies in 2010, 2012 and 2014 and a two-stage data envelopment analysis to generate an efficiency score based on corporate governance, ownership structure and financial characteristics of companies. In the second stage, the study applies a bootstrap truncated regression to identify whether there is a relationship between the efficiency scores and a company-level activism index. Findings The results show a negative correlation between the efficiency scores and the activism index, suggesting that activist shareholders tend to target less efficient companies. A time analysis over the period 2010-2014 does not offer evidence of impacts of activism on changes of the efficiency scores. Practical implications Activist shareholders target less efficient companies. Shareholder activism increased after regulation that facilitated shareholder voting and required greater company transparency was introduced. Originality/value The two-stage nature of the procedure used in the analysis ascertains that this result is not spurious, assuring data separability between productive resources and contextual variables. This study contributes to the scarce literature on activism in emerging markets.

scholarly journals Impact of Sustainability Reporting on Brand Value: An Examination of 100 Leading Brands in Singapore

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 7392
Author(s):  
Lawrence Loh ◽  
Sharmine Tan
Keyword(s):  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Environmental Indicators ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Brand Value ◽  
Sustainability Performance ◽  
Sustainability Reports ◽  
Local Companies ◽  
Multi Stakeholder ◽  
Lagged Effect

The recent sustainability reporting (SR) mandate by the Singapore Exchange has heightened stakeholder awareness and propelled sustainability disclosures. Albeit encouraging, more than half of listed companies in Singapore do not produce sustainability reports. This signifies a lack of sustainability commitment, or perhaps, local companies have limited understanding on the potential value of sustainability. Our study aims to fill this gap by examining if (1) the 100 leading brands in Singapore similarly benefit from a higher brand value when they produce sustainability reports; (2) if more disclosure leads to higher brand value; (3) if a lagged effect is present. The methodology of this study included the collation of sustainability information from the 100 leading brands in Singapore, scoring each company’s sustainability performance using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework. Finally, we examine the correlations using regression analysis to compare the companies’ sustainability performance with the reputed brand rankings by Brand Finance. Our findings revealed that one-fifth of the 100 leading brands in Singapore do not engage in sustainability, despite the positive correlation between sustainability reporting and brand value. Our results also suggest that greater disclosure leads to higher brand value, yet social and environmental indicators are undermanaged. Moreover, there is a lagged effect as public perceptions take time to shape. Internalising a company’s sustainability vision through a multi-stakeholder consultative approach is critical. Brand managers and sustainability practitioners must be aware that failures to meet stakeholder expectations today may consequently impact investors’ decisions.

Sustainability Reporting Trend in Indian Companies as per GRI Framework: A Comparative Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anurodh Godha ◽  
Prerna Jain
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Environmental Care ◽  
Reporting Framework ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Social Environmental

Sustainable development implies development that meets the need of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. As a result of the global upsurge of interest in sustainable development, the sustainability reporting system has emerged. Sustainability reporting enables the creation of long-term value for organizations. It is forward-looking and includes quantitative and qualitative reporting measures. It is a key platform for communicating the organization’s economic, social, environmental and governance performance, reflecting positive and negative impacts. It can be undertaken by all types, sizes and sectors of organizations. Through the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Framework, the GRI works to increase the transparency and exchange of sustainability-related information. The present study conceptually reviews sustainability reporting and its benefits for the entities. Here, an attempt has been made to examine the development in the Indian regulatory environment for sustainability reporting along with finding out trend, application level and status of the sustainability reporting practice of Indian entities as per the GRI reporting framework. The findings reveal that the development of the corporate governance standard is maturing in India. Amendments in laws and changes in the regulatory mechanism are creating pressure on entities to respond to and communicate for their sustainability concerns. With globalization, Indian companies are increasingly realizing that they have much to lose by not following sustainability reporting. In fact, many respected companies already get their sustainability reports audited by a third party to ensure its credibility. Sustainability reporting is therefore a vital step of managing change towards a sustainable global economy—one that combines long-term profitability with environmental care and social justice.

scholarly journals Key Sustainability Performance Indicator Analysis for Czech Breweries

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 1937-1944
Author(s):  
Edward Kasem ◽  
Oldřich Trenz ◽  
Jiří Hřebíček ◽  
Oldřich Faldík
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicator ◽  
Sustainability Performance ◽  
Indicator Analysis

Determinants of GRI-based sustainability reporting: evidence from an emerging economy

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 140-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurlan Orazalin ◽  
Monowar Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Publicly Traded ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Publicly Traded Companies ◽  
Reporting Practices ◽  
Sustainability Performance

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent and determinants of sustainability performance disclosures reported by publicly traded companies in Kazakhstan by using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework. Among the different possible determinants, stand-alone sustainability reporting (SR), reporting language, leverage, cash flow capacity, profitability, size, age and auditor type were selected to investigate their impacts on the quality and scope of sustainability information. Design/methodology/approach The study analyzes data from publicly traded companies at the Kazakhstani Stock Exchange for the years 2013–2015. To investigate the extent, nature and quality of sustainability reports, the study measures and analyzes economic, environmental and social performance parameters, as suggested in the GRI guidelines. Findings The results indicate that determinants such as stand-alone reporting, reporting language, firm profitability, firm size and auditor type substantially influence the extent, nature and quality of sustainability-reporting practices of Kazakhstani companies. Practical implications The findings of the study suggest that managers, practitioners, regulators and policy makers in emerging economies should adopt the GRI guidelines to report sustainability performance disclosures and focus on specific factors to improve the quality of sustainability disclosures. Originality/value This study is one of the first studies to investigate the extent, nature and possible determinants of corporate SR in central Asian-emerging economies.

scholarly journals Sustainability key performance indicators and the global reporting initiative: usage and challenges in a developing country context

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinithi Dissanayake
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Performance Indicator ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Content Type

Purpose First, this paper aims to explore the extent of the global reporting initiative (GRI) sustainability key performance indicator (KPI) usage in sustainability reporting by businesses operating in Sri Lanka. Second, using a contingency theory approach, this research examines the factors which promote or inhibit the use of the GRI framework to adopt sustainability KPIs in a developing country context, Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach Content analysis and semi-structured interviews are used in this study to explore the key factors which affect the usage of the GRI framework by Sri Lankan companies in adopting sustainability KPIs and reporting on sustainability. Findings The findings indicate that the GRI framework is increasingly used for sustainability reporting by Sri Lankan companies because of its flexibility, consistency, legitimacy and its focus on continuous improvement. However, company managers also shed light on the extensive number of KPIs in the GRI framework making selections challenging and the consequent difficulties associated with adapting these KPIs for companies operating in a developing country context. Research limitations/implications This study contributes to extending the broader literature on sustainability reporting in developing countries and specifically on sustainability KPIs. Second, this paper adds to the current empirical research on sustainability reporting in Sri Lanka where the literature is still sparse. Third, this study highlights the key factors that support or hinder the usage of the GRI framework in a developing country context. Practical implications Important insights for GRI, other standard-setting agencies and businesses can be drawn from the findings of this study. By capitalising further on the training and the educational courses provided by GRI, GRI can be involved in mitigating some of the pressing issues faced by the reporting companies. Originality/value This study adds to the limited research on sustainability reporting and sustainability KPIs in developing country contexts. It shows how companies in Sri Lanka are engaging with sustainability KPIs and sustainability reporting, but are also constrained by the GRI framework as its standards are not tailored to issues in developing countries.

scholarly journals Sustainability Reporting in Cooperatives

Risks ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Gamze Yakar Pritchard ◽  
Kıymet Tunca Çalıyurt
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Performance Indicator ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Sustainability Disclosure ◽  
Sustainability Reports

The aim of the present study is to examine the sustainability reports of cooperatives, which may play an important role in achieving the sustainable development goals and help to identify which economic, environmental, and social sustainability indicators cooperatives are currently reporting. For this purpose, a total of 168 sustainability reports were examined for cooperatives that use the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 reporting, and that are included in the Sustainability Disclosure Database (SDD-GRI). As a result of this study, it was determined that the economic performance indicator disclosure levels of cooperatives that are active in the financial services sector are higher compared with those of cooperatives that are active in other sectors. In addition, it was also observed that the labor practices and decent work sub-category indicator disclosure levels of cooperatives active in the agriculture sector are lower compared to those of cooperatives that are active in the healthcare services and financial services sectors. Another outcome of this study was the finding that the social performance indicator disclosure levels for large-scale cooperatives are greater than those of small- and medium-sized (SME) cooperatives.

CREDIBLE CLAIM OR CORPORATE SPIN?: A CHECKLIST TO EVALUATE CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTS

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (03) ◽  
pp. 1350012 ◽  
Author(s):  
LIDEWIJ VAN DER PLOEG ◽  
FRANK VANCLAY
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Stakeholder Engagement ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Sustainability Reports ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Corporate Social

In response to the establishment of universally-accepted principles about sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporations are now producing Sustainability Reports (SRs). Corporations are expected to document their positive and negative impacts on society. However, the veracity of the information in these reports is being questioned. To what extent is it greenwashing? While the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides a framework for reporting, effective mechanisms to evaluate reports are lacking. We propose a Sustainability Reporting Assessment Checklist of 10 questions as a functional tool for use by stakeholders to evaluate the content of SRs. For a demonstration of the effectiveness of the checklist, it is applied to a real but anonymous company. The questions cover: accessibility; readability; the use of an established framework (e.g. GRI); incorporation of CSR and sustainability into long-term strategy; consideration of all relevant aspects of operations; use of evidence to support claims; documented stakeholder engagement; supply chain responsibility; documented impacts on all stakeholders (including vulnerable groups and negatively affected groups); and assurance assessment.

scholarly journals Is profitability a good proxy for efficiency? Evidence from the subsector of tour operators

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 425-440
Author(s):  
Veronika Hedija ◽  
Roman Fiala ◽  
Martina Kuncová
Keyword(s):  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Efficiency Score ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Dea Models ◽  
Good Proxy ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Profitability Ratios

Abstract The goal of the paper is to evaluate the economic efficiency of tour operators in the Czech Republic in the period 2007-2014 using data envelopment analysis (DEA) models and prove the link between economic efficiency and profitability and to find out if profitability is a good proxy for economic efficiency. Data was exported from the database Albertina CZ Gold Edition. We calculated the efficiency score using CCR (Charnes, Cooper and Rhodes) and BCC (Banker, Charnes and Cooper) models based on 3 inputs and 1 output. In the years 2007 to 2010, the efficiency score of almost all the companies was higher than 0.5; however, in years since 2011, we revealed significant differences in the efficiency of individual firms and only about 40 percent of tour operators achieved an efficiency score higher than 0.5. Using Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficients, our findings show that, in the case of the Czech tour operator market, profitability ratios do not correspond with firm efficiency. Profitability ratios are not a good proxy for economic efficiency and should not be used as the only firm criterion of performance.

scholarly journals Dampak Program Pengembangan Pelatihan terhadap Kinerja Perawat RSIJ Cempaka Putih dengan Model Pendekatan System Dynamics

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-125
Author(s):  
Budi Hartono ◽  
Nisa Afriza
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Performance Indicator ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Nurse Training ◽  
Training Development ◽  
Competence Training ◽  
Training Motivation ◽  
And Performance

This study aims to see how much the nurse development program of the Jakarta Cempaka Putih Islamic Hospital has the potential to influence the performance of nurses at the Cempaka Putih Islamic Hospital. The research method used in this research is to use the Dynamic System Approach (System Dynamics). The results of modeling using historical data show that the training development program in the long term shows a decrease so that it has an impact on the performance of nurses which also shows decreased behavior while the results of modeling based on simulations show a significant increase in nurse performance if an increase in the policy target hours of the nurse training development program is based on target hours from HPMI. In conclusion, the performance of nurses at RSIJ Cempaka Putih actually shows decreased behavior, which is different from the performance reported based on the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Performance Appraisal that the dominant nurse's performance is up to standard. Keywords: Performance, Competence, Training Motivation, System Dynamics

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