scholarly journals Can a conceptual framework for corporate social responsibility [CSR] assurance be developed?

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 8-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry Ackers
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Csr Reporting ◽  
Johannesburg Stock Exchange ◽  
Sustainability Reports ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
Corporate Social

Independent corporate social responsibility [CSR] assurance should provide stakeholders with confidence that company CSR reports are complete, accurate and reliable. However, the voluntary nature of CSR reporting and assurance practices, implies that CSR assurance practices are largely unregulated, producing a variety of assurance providers using different approaches, undermining its effectiveness. The paper proposes that CSR assurance should be regulated to ameliorate these inconsistencies. The study examines the CSR assurance reports of the 200 largest companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, utilising a qualitative content analysis undertaken in two phases. The first phase examines annual/sustainability reports to identify companies that published independent CSR assurance reports during 2011/2. The second phase analysed CSR assurance reports to establish the primary characteristics of CSR assurance.

scholarly journals Ethical considerations of corporate social responsibility - A South African perspective

2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Ackers
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
South African ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Csr Reporting ◽  
Johannesburg Stock Exchange ◽  
The Social ◽  
African Perspective ◽  
Corporate Social

Today, companies are under increasing pressure to implement corporate social responsibility [CSR] programmes that account for the economic, social and environmental impacts of their operations. In addition to companies voluntarilywanting to be seen as responsible corporate citizens, the requirement for CSR reporting is being institutionalised by the King Code of Governance [King III] in South Africa. The application of King III is mandatory for all companies listedon the Johannesburg Stock Exchange [JSE], albeit on an 'apply or explain' basis. King III requires companies to not only disclose their CSR performance, but also to ensure that such disclosures have been independently assured. Irrespective ofthe underlying reason for companies disclosing their CSR performance and for providing independent assurance thereon, companies are moving away from simplistically applying the cliche attributed to Friedman that "the social responsibility of business was to use its resources to engage in activities that would increase profits". Companies that have traditionally provided financial reporting to shareholders, are now beginning to account for their non-financial performance to other stakeholders as well. This paradigm shift requires those charged with company governance and reporting (including accounting professionals usually associated with financial reporting), to re-examine their morals, values and ethical beliefs.

scholarly journals Assurance of the leading UK food retailers' corporate social responsibility/sustainability reports

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 130-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Jones ◽  
David Hillier ◽  
Daphne Comfort
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Csr Reporting ◽  
Food Retailers ◽  
Sustainability Reports ◽  
Assurance Process ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to offer an exploratory assessment of the employment of assurance in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)/Sustainability reports published by the UK's top ten food retailers. Design/methodology/approach – The paper begins with an outline of the characteristics of assurance and the empirical information for the paper is drawn from the assurance material in the CSR/Sustainability reports posted on the internet by five of the selected retailers. Findings – The findings reveal considerable variation in the nature and the scope of the assurance processes undertaken, at best the accent is on limited assurance and some concerns are expressed about the independence of the assessment process. The paper concludes that these concerns can be seen to reduce the reliability and credibility of the assurance process. Originality/value – The paper provides an accessible review of how the UK's top ten food retailers are employing external assurance statements as part of their CSR reporting and as such it will interest academics, managers within the retail industry and those professionals and consultants who work with the industry.

scholarly journals Application of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Principles for Measuring Quality of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Disclosure: Evidence from Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 11409
Author(s):  
Hina Ismail ◽  
Muhammad A. Saleem ◽  
Sadaf Zahra ◽  
Muhammad S. Tufail ◽  
Rao Akmal Ali
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Csr Reporting ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Csr Disclosure ◽  
Corporate Social

CSR Reporting is an essential mechanism for ensuring the transparency and accountability of companies towards sustainability performance. To further promote that sustainable development agenda, CSR-related regulations and policies have emerged worldwide, including in Pakistan. Therefore this study assesses the quality of corporate social responsibility in annual reports issued by firms listed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange. This study has operationalized the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) principles for examining the quality of CSR disclosures. The paper sample comprised 540 annual reports of 90 financial or non-financial companies from the years 2012 to 2017. Content analysis is performed to look for six quality principles and measures, i.e., balance, comparability, accuracy, clarity, reliability, and timeliness. Results suggested that most Pakistani firms provide precise and on-time information and put less emphasis on the balance of information and comparable information. Moreover, this study also highlighted that organizations should implement the GRI principle for disclosing qualitative CSR report.

Corporate social responsibility disclosure and debt financing

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 394-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amal Hamrouni ◽  
Rim Boussaada ◽  
Nadia Ben Farhat Toumi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Debt Financing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Financing Decisions ◽  
Csr Reporting ◽  
Csr Disclosure ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine how corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting influences leverage ratios. In particular, this paper aims to determine whether firms with higher CSR disclosure scores have better access to debt financing. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses a panel data analysis of non-financial French firms listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange and members of the SBF 120 index from 2010 to 2015. The environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure scores that are collected from the Bloomberg database are used as a proxy for the extent of ESG information disclosures by French companies. Findings The empirical results demonstrate that leverage ratios are positively related to CSR disclosure scores. In addition, the results show that the levels of long-term and short-term debt increase with the disclosure of ESG information, thus suggesting that CSR disclosures play a significant role in reducing information asymmetry and improving transparency around companies’ ESG activities. This finding meets the lenders’ expectations in terms of extrafinancial information and attracts debt financing sources. Research limitations/implications The research is based only on the quantity of the ESG information disclosed by French companies and does not account for the quality of the CSR disclosures. The empirical model omits some control variables (e.g. the nature of the industry, the external business conditions and the age of the firm). The results should not be generalized, since the sample was based on large French companies for 2010–2015. Practical implications France is a highly regulated context that places considerable pressure on French firms in terms of CSR policies. The French Parliament has adopted several laws requiring transparency in the environmental, social, and corporate governance policies of French firms. In this context, firms often regard CSR policies as constraints rather than opportunities. This study highlights the benefits that result from transparent CSR practices. More precisely, it provides evidence that the high disclosure of ESG information is a pull factor for credit providers. Originality/value This study extends the scope of previous studies by examining the value and relevance of CSR disclosures in financing decisions. More precisely, it focuses on the relatively little explored relationship between the extent of CSR disclosures and access to debt financing. This paper demonstrates how each category of CSR disclosure information (e.g. social, environmental and governance) affects access to debt financing. Moreover, this study focuses on the rather interesting empirical setting of France, which is characterized by its highly developed legal reforms in terms of CSR. Achieving a better understanding of the effects of ESG information is useful for corporate managers desiring to meet lenders’ expectations and attract debt financing sources.

An exploration of internal audit’s corporate social responsibility role – insights from South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 719-739 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry Ackers
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Reporting Practices ◽  
Csr Reporting ◽  
External Stakeholders ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose In South Africa, King III requires companies to have their corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures independently assured. Within this context, the purpose of this paper is to examine internal audit’s CSR assurance role. Design/methodology/approach With reference to the International Professional Practices Framework of the Institute of Internal Auditors, the first phase of the study conceptually considers whether internal audit does qualify as an independent CSR assurance provider. Using a content analysis of integrated reports, the second phase examines the extent to which internal audit’s CSR assurance role has been disclosed. The final phase relies on survey responses to understand the emerging trends observed in the second phase. Findings The study finds that although internal audit does provide independent CSR assurance, this assurance is primarily intended for internal stakeholders to assist in improving the quality of CSR reporting practices. With one notable exception across the study period, the results suggest that any benefits accruing to external stakeholders were not deliberate, but merely incidental. The paper concludes by arguing that although internal audit will continue to incorporate material CSR issues into its mandatory risk-based auditing approach, the results will not necessarily be publicly available. The extent of reliance that external stakeholders can place on company CSR disclosures are therefore not directly influenced by internal audit’s involvement in CSR-related matters. However, by adopting a proactive CSR role, internal audit can assist reporting companies improve their CSR reporting practices. Originality/value Although CSR assurance has been extensively researched, this is one of the first studies to specifically consider the CSR assurance role of the internal audit activity. Despite its South African orientation, given the emerging nature of the CSR assurance phenomenon, the study findings have global implications.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kualitas Pengungkapan Corporate Social Responsibility, Dewan Direksi Wanita Dan Dewan Komisaris Wanita Terhadap Tax Aggressive

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 2942-2955
Author(s):  
Beni Rahman ◽  
Charoline Cheisviyanny
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Sustainability Reports ◽  
Csr Disclosure ◽  
Corporate Social

The objective of this study is to examine the effect of quality of corporate social responsibility disclosures, female board of directors and female board of commissionerss on tax aggressive. The analysis technique used multiple regression analysis methods. The sample for this study consisted of 19 companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange (BEI) and reported sustainability reports for 2015-2018, so that 76 observations were obtained. The results found that quality of CSR disclosure has no effect on tax aggressive, the female board of directors has no effect on tax aggressive. While the female board of commissioners has negative effect on tax aggressive. Future researches are sugested to focus on each  company to get better results.

scholarly journals Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on the Firm’s Performance and Development in Context of Indian Companies

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 436
Author(s):  
Vikrant Vikram Singh ◽  
Manoj Pandey ◽  
Anil Vashisht
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Csr Reporting ◽  
Critical Effect ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Fitting In ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

<div><p><em>The study looks at the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) techniques and exercises of firms as revealed in yearly reports and investigates its linkages to bookkeeping and market execution of firms. The study looks at the yearly reports of a specimen of 30 firms (out of 50) fitting in with the benchmark list of the National Stock Exchange of India and tracks these reports for proofs of CSR exercises over a five year period from 2010 to 2015. The study utilizes substance investigation to study CSR revelation and characterizes and rates these exercises utilizing things from a set up scale took after by development of class shrewd CSR records. The relationship of these files with firm execution is investigated through a pooled relapse model in the wake of provisioning for control variables and slack impacts. The study finds that CSR reporting may not be having any critical effect on bookkeeping and market execution of the firm in the fleeting yet environment situated CSR exposure may be adversely identified with the business sector execution of the firm. The concentrate additionally finds that organizations concentrate intensely on representative and client arranged CSR and the methods of CSR ventures are more contributory as opposed to participative in nature.</em></p></div>

scholarly journals Corporate social responsibility and financial performance: Evidence from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elda Du Toit ◽  
Karabo Lekoloane
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
The Body ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Responsible Investment ◽  
Johannesburg Stock Exchange ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Corporate Social

Background: Stakeholders are increasingly concerned whether the companies they are involved with act in a socially responsible way. However, stakeholders like employees and shareholders also have a direct financial interest in those companies and need to be assured that company actions bring forth some financial benefit.Aim: The research investigated one of the main questions surrounding the concept of corporate socially responsibility, namely whether a company’s investment in and effort towards corporate social responsibility results in improved financial performance. The purpose of this study was to narrow the gap in the body of knowledge in relation to corporate social responsibility and its relationship to financial performance.Setting: This research investigated whether there was a relationship between being listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Index and financial performance. The unit of study comprises 885 company-years of companies listed on the JSE over the period 2009–2014.Methods: Logistic regression was used to find evidence of a relationship between a listing on the JSE SRI Index and financial performance.Results: It is evident that there was no real relationship between inclusion on the JSE SRI Index and financial performance, but there was a direct relationship between the size of a company and having a listing on the JSE SRI Index.Conclusion: A listing on the JSE SRI Index does not have a clear and direct impact on financial performance, but it appeared that larger companies are perhaps better able to invest in corporate social activities and are, as a result, more likely to be listed on the JSE SRI Index.

scholarly journals Corporate Triple Bottom Line Reporting: An Empirical Study on the Indian Listed Power Companies

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudipta Sahar Roy ◽  
Sarbani Mitra
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Resource Constraints ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Sustainability Reports ◽  
Corporate Social

Triple Bottom Line (TBL) approach is a proactive step in providing increased transparency and a broader framework for decision making. In this paper, we have considered listed companies of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) comprising BSE 500 index as our population. Considering time and resource constraints, it was decided to restrict the survey to only power generating companies (15 units) among those 500 companies. Annual reports/corporate social responsibility/sustainability reports for these 15 numbers of listed power companies were reviewed. For measuring the extent of corporate triple bottom line reporting in annual reports/corporate social responsibility reports/sustainability reports of the companies, we have constructed a weighted disclosure index based on the previous empirical studies. The study evaluated the combined corporate triple bottom line disclosure score value of the sample companies based on performance with respect to 3 primary indicators - environment, social and economic. The maximum score of corporate triple bottom line disclosure is high enough i.e. 77.3% and the minimum score of corporate triple bottom line disclosure is very low i.e. 22.6%. None of the sample power companies has attained more than 80% corporate triple bottom line disclosure score; on the contrary 40% companies have attained less than 40% corporate triple bottom line disclosure score.

scholarly journals PENGARUH GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN DENGAN KINERJA KEUANGAN DAN SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING PADA INDUSTRI PERBANKAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE TAHUN 2013 - 2015

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Made Yoga Putra Nugraha ◽  
Hwihanus Hwihanus
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Company Value ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Sustainability Reports ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Sustainability Report

ABSTRACTThis study aims to analyze and explain the relationship between variables of Good Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Financial Performance, Sustainability Reports, value of the firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The sample used in this study was a purposive random sampling of 20 companies from 60 conventional commercial bank companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2013-2015. The analysis technique uses partial least square for inner models, outer models, and weight relations. The results of this study indicate that Good Corporate Governance has a significant effect on financial performance, Good Corporate Governance has no significant effect on Sustainability Reports, Corporate Social Responsibility has a significant effect on financial performance, Corporate Social Responsibility has no significant effect on Sustainability Reports, financial performance has a significant effect on firm value, Sustainability Report has no significant effect on company value, Good Corporate Governance has a significant effect on company value, Corporate Social Responsibility has a significant effect on company value, the effect of financial performance has no significant effect on the Sustainability Report. Financial performance and Sustainability Report become intervening variables to the value of the company. Keywords: Good Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Financial Performance, Sustainability Report, Value of the Firm

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