Juan J. Arroyave, Francisco J. Sáez-Martínez, Pablo Ruiz-Palomino, Ángela González-Moreno
{"title":"From Environmental Orientation to Circular Economy Practices: Is It Easier When Firms Frequently Cooperate With Stakeholders?","authors":"Juan J. Arroyave, Francisco J. Sáez-Martínez, Pablo Ruiz-Palomino, Ángela González-Moreno","doi":"10.1002/csr.3209","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.3209","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Nowadays, firms are expected to adopt an environmental orientation and circular economy (CE) practices for sustainability. Nevertheless, since most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have insufficient resources and capabilities to adopt these practices alone, they have sought to adopt them through cooperation, considering that the frequency with which an enterprise cooperates with stakeholders may increase the probability that its environmental orientation leads to the adoption of CE practices. Using a sample of 300 SMEs, this article examines the positive influence of environmental orientation in the adoption of CE practices (i.e., CE-based design for production, CE-based manufacturing, CE-based service provision, and CE-based communication) and whether the frequency of cooperation with stakeholders strengthens this relationship. The results show that an environmental orientation and the frequency of cooperation with stakeholders effectively influence firms' adoption of these practices in the predicted way, which has important implications in the policy and managerial spheres.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48334,"journal":{"name":"Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management","volume":"32 4","pages":"4802-4818"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144573911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Value Relevance of Sustainability Reporting Practices: A Bibliometric and Qualitative Synthesis of Scientific Literature in the Post-GFC Era","authors":"T. G. Saji, T. A. Akshaykumar","doi":"10.1002/csr.3221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.3221","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This bibliometric review attempts to synthesise the literature on the growing importance of sustainability reporting for the value investors. The paper outlines the evolving nature of sustainability reporting by analysing 574 articles from the Scopus and Web of Science databases published during the post global financial crisis (GFC) period, giving specific attention to its firm performance and market valuation. Our findings identify the most cited papers, influential authors and thematic clusters in this area, highlighting how sustainability reporting influences firm performance in both financial and non-financial dimensions, and how these disclosures impact market valuation. The analysis identifies ‘the Journal of Business Ethics’ as the leading contributor to advancing knowledge in this field. Additionally, our qualitative synthesis offers valuable insights into the theoretical foundation of sustainability and empirical findings of the value relevance of sustainable reports that provide the conceptual backbone of discussions. Finally, the paper proposes the research trends and a future research framework based on the research gap identified.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48334,"journal":{"name":"Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management","volume":"32 4","pages":"4769-4787"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144573204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Beyond Earnings: The Synergistic Effects of Financial Quality and Sustainability Disclosures on Market Valuation of Manufacturing Firms","authors":"T. G. Saji, A. D. Rajeev Kumar","doi":"10.1002/csr.3222","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.3222","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This research examines the impact of financial reporting quality on the market valuation of manufacturing firms under the integrated reporting (IR) framework, with a particular focus on how sustainability accounting information interacts with financial data. The study uses 3328 firm-year data points from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) listed manufacturing firms in India and applies a linear price-level model to analyze the relationship between market value, reported earnings, and book value of equity. The findings indicate that the voluntary adoption of the IR approach has significantly enhanced the value relevance of summary accounting information. Furthermore, sustainability accounting disclosures, including ESG ratings, play an important role in interacting with financial information, underscoring the importance of integrating sustainability aspects into financial reporting practices. Based on these findings, the study advocates for the mandatory adoption of integrated reporting by firms in emerging economies like India, particularly in the manufacturing sector, to improve reporting quality.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48334,"journal":{"name":"Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management","volume":"32 4","pages":"4788-4801"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144573205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Defining the Path to Sustainability Based on Triple Bottom Line Dimensions","authors":"Dolores Gallardo-Vázquez","doi":"10.1002/csr.3216","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.3216","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been widely applied as a global approach, which reflects its origins as an umbrella concept. The extensive literature on CSR evaluates its three dimensions jointly and comprehensively, forming conceptual aggregates that fit into specific contexts, such as particular industrial sectors or geographic regions. To date, no studies have evaluated the dimensions separately to determine their specific contributions to CSR as a whole, which comprises a significant research gap. This study thus examined the relationships between the economic, social, and environmental dimensions to determine which links are stronger. Another objective was to find which dimension has the most powerful mediating effect on these direct relationships and thus generates more competitive advantages in terms of organizations' sustainability and strategic management. The sample comprised 230 small and medium-sized Spanish companies that have implemented sustainability initiatives. A questionnaire was distributed by email to managers of companies already aware of CSR issues. The data were analyzed using partial least squares (PLS) supported by SmartPLS 4.1.0.0 software. The results reveal quite significant direct relationships between the three dimensions. Each area also has a positive mediating effect on the other links in the models tested. The findings extend the literature on CSR issues, highlight the dimensions' role as mediators, and indicate ways organizations can enhance their sustainability and strategic management. This research is novel because of its granular approach, which can produce more precise tools for designing corporate strategies aligned with stakeholders' needs and the United Nations' sustainable development goals.</p>","PeriodicalId":48334,"journal":{"name":"Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management","volume":"32 4","pages":"4743-4768"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/csr.3216","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144574188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction to “Sustainable Human Resource Management and Job Satisfaction—Unlocking the Power of Organizational Identification: A Cross-Cultural Perspective From 54 Countries”","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/csr.3213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.3213","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Wojtczuk-Turek, A., D. Turek, F. Edgar, et al. 2024. “Sustainable Human Resource Management and Job Satisfaction—Unlocking the Power of Organizational Identification: A Cross-Cultural Perspective From 54 Countries.” <i>Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management</i> 31, no. 5: 4910–4932. https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.2815.</p><p>The author affiliation for Ivana Tadić is incorrect. It should be as below.</p><p>The correct affiliation for Ivana Tadić is University of Split, Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism, Split, Croatia.</p><p>We apologize for this error.</p>","PeriodicalId":48334,"journal":{"name":"Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management","volume":"32 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/csr.3213","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144574074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sustainability of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Hong Kong: Drivers and the Moderating Role of Social Network","authors":"Lin Nie, Wai-Fung Lam, Ruiyu Zhang","doi":"10.1002/csr.3207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.3207","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are major economic actors and employers; they play a vital role in societies all over the world. Their participation and involvement are thus essential to the pursuit of sustainability. Over the past decade, academic and policy analysts have explored how to persuade or incentivize SMEs to join the sustainability bandwagon. Understanding what motivates them to pursue sustainability has important policy implications. This study advances this strand of research by identifying internal and external drivers of SMEs' sustainability practices—particularly whether (and how) their social networks might condition the impact of these drivers on the enterprises' sustainability practices. This study is conducted in Hong Kong, an important financial center in Asia; its conclusions have valuable insights for other countries in the region.</p>","PeriodicalId":48334,"journal":{"name":"Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management","volume":"32 4","pages":"4726-4742"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/csr.3207","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144573853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qiyu Huang, Yan Zhang, Xiang Li, Xiangning Mu, Mingyu Wang
{"title":"Unmasking Isomorphic Behaviors in Corporate Sustainability: Evidence From ESG Disclosure and Practices in Emerging Markets","authors":"Qiyu Huang, Yan Zhang, Xiang Li, Xiangning Mu, Mingyu Wang","doi":"10.1002/csr.3202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.3202","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Using text analysis and machine learning techniques, this study constructs an ESG dictionary balancing global applicability and local characteristics, and empirically explores the isomorphic behaviors of ESG disclosure and practices among Chinese listed firms. The results show that both ESG disclosure and practices exhibit significant mimetic isomorphism, with asymmetry in their isomorphic strength. Rather than leading or lagging peers, companies tend to select the average level of their peers as a reference target in ESG disclosure and practices. The moderation test of external factors shows that institutional investor shareholdings reinforce the peer effect of ESG disclosure, while market competition mitigates the peer effect of ESG practices. Heterogeneity analysis suggests stronger ESG disclosure isomorphism among companies with closer political connections and stricter environmental regulations. Further investigation uncovers stratified isomorphism within groups, where companies with superior ESG disclosure and practices pursue higher standards, while those lagging behind tend to remain stagnant. Additionally, dynamic analysis of industry leaders and followers confirms the existence of a bottom-up learning effect driven by information cascades and a self-reinforcing loop triggered by competitive dynamics. This study extends the boundaries of isomorphism theory and provides empirical evidence from emerging markets for global ESG research.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48334,"journal":{"name":"Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management","volume":"32 4","pages":"4690-4725"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144574010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Corporate Social Responsibility and Wages in the Global Apparel Supply Chain","authors":"Jinsun Bae, Sarosh Kuruvilla","doi":"10.1002/csr.3204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.3204","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Through corporate codes of conduct, apparel companies seek to ensure that basic labor rights and standards are upheld in their global supply chains. Wages, a key subject in corporate codes, have received less attention in part due to the difficulty of accessing firm-level wage data from suppliers. In this paper, we analyze longitudinal wage data from a global auditing company and cross-sectional wage data from a global retailer's supply chain to evaluate whether wages paid to supply chain workers in six major apparel production countries have been sufficient. We find that workers in these countries received wages higher than the legal minimum but substantially below living wage estimates. We also test a long-held assumption that wages are likely to increase in the presence of stronger exercise of workers' associational rights. We find that suppliers are likely to pay higher wages relative to the legal minimum in countries with greater institutional support for freedom of association and collective bargaining.</p>","PeriodicalId":48334,"journal":{"name":"Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management","volume":"32 4","pages":"4655-4670"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/csr.3204","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144573979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sustainability-Oriented Businesses and Earnings Management. What Is the True Relationship? Evidence From Italian Benefit Corporations","authors":"Antonio Prencipe, Danilo Boffa, Christian Corsi","doi":"10.1002/csr.3206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.3206","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study examines how benefit corporations (BCs)—a type of sustainability-oriented hybrid business dedicated to corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals—are associated with earnings management (EM). Two theoretical perspectives—long-term strategy and managerial opportunism—shape the hypotheses on the association between BC adoption and EM practices. An empirical analysis is conducted on a panel dataset of 2449 Italian firms (354 BCs and 2095 non-BCs) from 2014 to 2021. Using Stubben's (2010) conditional earnings model and propensity score matching, the findings suggest that adopting the BC model is linked to a higher likelihood of managerial engagement in EM. Although the BC model emphasizes transparency and accountability, it might unintentionally enable opportunistic behavior, calling into question the assumption that CSR-oriented business models inherently limit financial manipulation. These findings shed light on the impact of legal frameworks for hybrid organizations like BCs on corporate behavior, offering valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners working to foster ethical business practices.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48334,"journal":{"name":"Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management","volume":"32 4","pages":"4671-4689"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144573978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction to “Corporate Culture in Small and Medium Enterprises: Application of Corporate Social Responsibility Theory”","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/csr.3120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.3120","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Getele, G. K., T. Li, and T. J. Arrive. 2020. “Corporate Culture in Small and Medium Enterprises: Application of Corporate Social Responsibility Theory.” <i>Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management</i> 27: 897–908. https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.1853.</p><p>The citation of my name order “Tsitaire Jean Arrive” was incorrect. This should have read and order: “Jean Tsitaire Arrive.”</p><p>We apologize for this error.</p>","PeriodicalId":48334,"journal":{"name":"Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management","volume":"32 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/csr.3120","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144573718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}