scholarly journals DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE INDICATORS: FRAMEWORK IN THE MEASUREMENT OF SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 1017-1033 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alena Kocmanová ◽  
Iveta Šimberová
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
Governance Indicators

The article is concerned with determination of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) indicators of performance. The objective of carried-out empirical research is to determine ESG indicators as a key framework of the measurement of sustainable performance of a company in its Sustainable Reporting. On the basis of conducted empirical research, applying factor analysis, the environmental, social and corporate governance indicators for companies active in the processing industries CZ-NACE have been specified. The indicators were selected in a series of successive phases by a multi-factor analysis. The results of factor analysis indicated that the factors fall into three measurement categories: environmental (Investments, Emissions, Source Consumption, Waste), social (Society, Human Rights, Labour Practices and Decent Work, Product Responsibility), and corporate governance (Monitoring and Reporting, Corporate Governance Effectiveness, Corporate Governance Structure, Compliance). This article contributes to the effort to solve measurement of performance of the corporate sustainability and proposal to conceptual framework of ESG indicators of performance for the Sustainability Reporting of Czech companies operating in the processing industry.

scholarly journals Corporate Governance Mechanism, Company Size Financial Performance and Sustainability Reporting

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.34) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Andhika Ligar Hardika ◽  
Daniel T. H. Manurung ◽  
Yati Mulyati
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Company Size ◽  
Governance Mechanism ◽  
Sustainability Reports

The importance of sustainability reporting for companies to be able to know the role of the company in disclosing social responsibility and the implementation of corporate sustainability as a manifestation of corporate governance mechanisms, company size and financial performance. This study uses a stratified random sampling method for companies that have revealed sustainability reports and those that do not disclose sustainability reports. The research method uses logistic regression, with a sample of 13 non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Based on the results obtained, it can be seen that the mechanism of corporate governance consisting of independent commissioner variables has a negative influence on sustainability reporting, institutional ownership variables have a positive influence on sustainability reporting, managerial ownership variables have a negative influence on sustainability reporting, audit committee variables have a negative effect on sustainability reporting, the variable size of the company gives a negative influence on sustainability reporting, and financial performance variables which are leverage variables have a negative influence on sustainability reporting.  

scholarly journals A Cross-Country Investigation of Corporate Governance and Corporate Sustainability Disclosure: A Signaling Theory Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 2611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seong Bae ◽  
Md. Masud ◽  
Jong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Honest Signals ◽  
Sustainability Disclosure ◽  
Cross Country

There is a dearth of research on corporate governance and total sustainability disclosure (economic, environmental, and social) in developing, particularly South Asian, countries. This is unique cross-country research on South Asian countries’ corporate governance elements and total sustainability disclosure practices. The study considers a set of insightful theories, namely, the signaling and agency theories of understanding the motives and drivers of sustainability reporting. Based on data from the Global Reporting Initiative database, the study analyzes Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. We have collected annual report and sustainability reports from the GRI database for the period between 2009 and 2016. Based on the signaling and agency theories, the study investigates how board and shareholding structures convey signals to the market and different stakeholders. Our empirical results find that total sustainability disclosure has a positive and significant relationship with foreign shareholding, institutional shareholding, board independence, and board size. On the other hand, we document that director shareholding is negatively but significantly associated with total sustainability disclosure. Therefore, we conclude that corporate governance elements have very strong influential power to send positive signals to the market that lead to reduced information asymmetry and ensuring honest signals from different stakeholders.

scholarly journals AccountAbility’s AA1000AP standard: a framework for integrating sustainability into organisations

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Bilal Farooq ◽  
Rashid Zaman ◽  
Muhammad Nadeem
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Stakeholder Engagement ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainability Initiatives

Purpose This study aims to evaluate corporate sustainability integration by evaluating corporate practices against the sustainability principles of inclusivity, materiality, responsiveness and impact outlined in AccountAbility’s AA1000 Accountability Principles (AA1000AP) standard. Design/methodology/approach Data comprise 12 semi-structured interviews with senior managers of listed New Zealand companies. Findings are evaluated against AccountAbility’s principles of inclusivity, materiality, responsiveness and impact, which are based on a normative view of stakeholder theory. Findings In terms of inclusivity, stakeholder engagement is primarily monologic and is directed more towards traditional stakeholder groups. However, social media, which is gaining popularity, has the potential to facilitate greater dialogic stakeholder engagement. While most companies undertake a materiality assessment (with varying degrees of rigour) to support sustainability reporting, only some use it to drive planning and decision-making. Companies demonstrate responsiveness to stakeholder concerns through corporate governance and sustainability initiatives. Companies are monitoring and measuring their impact on stakeholders using sustainability key performance indicators (KPIs). However, measuring traditional metrics is easier than measuring areas such as the community. In rare instances, the executive’s remuneration is linked to these sustainability KPIs. Practical implications The study findings offer useful examples of the integration of sustainability into corporate processes and systems. Practitioners may find the insights useful in understanding how sustainability is currently being integrated into corporate practices by best practice New Zealand companies. Regulators may consider incorporating AA1000AP into their corporate governance guidelines. Finally, academics may find the study useful for teaching business and accounting courses and to guide the next generation of business managers. Originality/value First, the study brings together four streams of research on how sustainability reports are prepared (inclusivity, materiality, responsiveness and impact) in a single study. Second, the findings offer novel insights by evaluating corporate sustainability against the requirements of a standard that has received little academic attention.

scholarly journals Examining the extent of and drivers for materiality assessment disclosures in sustainability reports

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Bilal Farooq ◽  
Rashid Zaman ◽  
Dania Sarraj ◽  
Fahad Khalid
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Corporate Accountability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainability Reports ◽  
Ordered Logic

Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the extent of materiality assessment disclosures in sustainability reports and their determinants. The study examines the disclosure practices of listed companies based in the member states of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, colloquially referred to as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Design/methodology/approach First, the materiality assessment disclosures were scored through a content analysis of sustainability reports published by listed GCC companies during a five-year period from 2013 to 2017. Second, a fixed effect ordered logic regression was used to examine the determinants of materiality assessment disclosures. Findings While sustainability reporting rates improved across the sample period, a significant majority of listed GCC companies do not engage in sustainability reporting. The use of internationally recognised standards has also declined. While reporters provide more information on their materiality assessment, the number of sustainability reports that offer information on how the reporter identifies material issues has declined. These trends potentially indicate the existence of managerial capture. Materiality assessment disclosure scores are positively influenced by higher financial performance (Return on Assets), lower leverage and better corporate governance. However, company size and market-to-book ratio do not influence materiality assessment disclosures. Practical implications The findings may prove useful to managers responsible for preparing sustainability reports who can benefit from the examples of materiality assessment disclosures. An evaluation of the materiality assessment should be included in the scope of assurance engagements and practitioners can use the examples of best practice when evaluating sustainability reports. Stock exchanges may consider developing improved corporate governance guidelines as these will lead to materiality assessment disclosures. Social implications The findings may assist in improving sustainability reporting quality, through better materiality assessment disclosures. This will allow corporate stakeholders to evaluate the reporting entities underlying processes, which leads to transparency and corporate accountability. Improved corporate sustainability reporting supports the GCC commitment to implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and transition to sustainable development. Originality/value This study addresses the call for greater research examining materiality within a sustainability reporting context. This is the first paper to examine sustainability reporting quality in the GCC region, focussing particularly on materiality assessment disclosures.

scholarly journals Corporate Governance and Compliance of Integrated Reporting: Evidence from Malaysian Listed Companies

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-173
Author(s):  
Saiful Bakhtiar Masduki ◽  
Mohamad Hafizul Mohd Zaid
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Annual Report ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Managerial Ownership ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Government Ownership ◽  
Integrated Reporting ◽  
The Relationship

Integrated reporting is an emerging practice progressively catching the consideration of organizations.The idea of sustainability reporting increased more significance in the companies’ annual report, a patternthat is implanted likewise in integrated reporting. The governance structure all the more precisely the boardof director is the main role to decide whether the company will issue an integrated report. Hence, thepurpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between corporate governance (managerial ownership,family ownership, institutional ownership and government ownership) and consistence of coordinatedintegrated reporting elements disclosure. To achieve this objective, we analysed the way in whichintegrated reports of 30 companies are following the guidance provided by the International IntegratedReporting Framework (IIRF). As a result, we noticed that most annual report scored the highest compliancelevel and consistence with the guidance of the IIRF. In addition, the result also demonstrated institutionalownership and government ownership positively affect and significance integrated reporting elementsdisclosure. Our findings contribute to comprehend the practice of integrated reporting and may havesuggestions for regulators in emerging countries for company sustainability reporting. Keywords: Integrated reporting; Sustainability reporting; Listed companies, Corporate governance

scholarly journals The influence of corporate governance structure on sustainability reporting in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amira Jamil ◽  
Nazli Anum Mohd Ghazali ◽  
Sherliza Puat Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Resource Dependence Theory ◽  
Corporate Governance Structure ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Board Capital ◽  
The Board Of Directors

Purpose Following the introduction of the revised Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance in 2012 (MCCG 2012), this study aims to investigate the influence of corporate governance structure on the quality of sustainability reporting from the perspectives of agency theory and resource dependence theory. Design/methodology/approach Based on an analysis of 126 firms’ annual reports for the year ended 2010 and 2014, this study analyses sustainability reporting quality before the introduction of MCCG, 2012 (year ended 2010) and after (year ended 2014). Findings The findings of the study show that there was a significant increase in the quality of sustainability reporting from 2010 to 2014. Results from multiple regression analyses indicate that the number of sustainability-related training attended by the board of directors and the percentage of directors with sustainability-related experience have a significant impact on the quality of sustainability reporting. Practical implications Observations from the study provide useful insights into the importance of the appointment of directors with sustainability-related experience as part of the criteria for directors’ appointment. Moreover, the board of directors is encouraged to attend sustainability-related training to help firms improve sustainability practices and reporting. Social implications The increase in the quality of sustainability reporting indicates that companies are committed in ensuring that environmental degradation is put at the minimum level if not eliminated. It appears that companies are embracing the concept of sustainability reporting, and hence, contributing to improving and enhancing social well-being. Originality/value This study contributes to the discussion of both internal mechanisms (board independence and board capital) and external mechanisms (compliance to the code on corporate governance) of corporate governance structure on the quality of sustainability reporting. The findings can be used to identify necessary mechanisms that should be enhanced to strengthen the practice of sustainability reporting.

scholarly journals Exploration of Islamic Values in Islamic Banking (Study of Islamic Bank Customer Perspective in Makassar)

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Irwan Misbach
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Islamic Bank ◽  
Governance Indicators ◽  
Research Challenges ◽  
Customer Perspective ◽  
Islamic Values ◽  
Initial Concept

This study explores Islamic values in the operations of Islamic banks based on the perspective of customers in Makassar City. Based on factor analysis, 4 factors are found. Factor 1 contains "Islamic Products" which are “Amanah”. Factor 2 contains "Islamic Performance" which is Tabliqh. Factor 3 contains "reliability or Islamic Assurance" that is identical to Sidiq. Factor 4 contains "Islamic services" that are identical to Fathanah. This research is able to form Islamic Corporate Governance indicators that respond to research challenges about the initial concept of Islamic-corporate-governance implementation in Islamic banks through mandate in their products, tabliq in providing guarantees to customers, shiddiq which is reliability like syariah, and fathanah in serving customers in banking transaction.

scholarly journals Corporate sustainability: environmental, social, economic and corporate performance

2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (7) ◽  
pp. 203-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alena Kocmanová ◽  
Marie Dočekalová
Keyword(s):  
Economic Performance ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Corporate Performance ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Contemporary Situation

The article deals with corporate sustainability and environmental and social issues of the integration of corporate performance measurement that may lead to sustainable economic success. Sustainability is a strategy of the process of sustainable development. Sustainability of businesses and sustainable performance can be defined as an integration of environmental, social and economic performance. First and foremost, businesses will want to know what indicators can be used to measure environmental, social and economic performance. What is the mutual relationship between environmental, social and economic performance? How can firms arrive at a comprehensive assessment of their performance in relation to sustainability? The aim of this paper is to analyze corporate environmental, social and economic performance and to analyze their mutual relationships. The final part of the article is an assessment of the contemporary situation and draft Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for assessment of corporate sustainability that will be the subject of further research in a selected NACE-CZ sector and in accordance with Corporate Sustainability Reporting. KPI provide businesses with a means of measuring progress toward achieving objectives.

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