可持续性标准和取消认证:SA8000的贝叶斯分析

IF 9.1 2区 管理学 Q1 BUSINESS
Teresa Turzo, Cecilia Chirieleison, Alessandro Montrone, Luca Scrucca
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社会责任8000 (SA8000)被广泛认为是社会可持续性的领先认证标准。通常的假设是,认证公司的数量会随着时间的推移而稳步增长。然而,由于缺乏对SA8000取消认证的全面研究,这种普遍的叙述缺乏经验支持。使用贝叶斯推理方法估计的β -二项模型,我们分析了sa8000认证公司的25年数据集。我们的研究结果表明,认证的增长可能并不反映对标准的稳定、长期承诺。相反,很大一部分公司通常在最初的三年之后就停止了认证。这项研究表明,在认证更新次数较少的公司中,取消认证的比率较高,并且因行业而异。这些见解有助于更好地理解认证和取消认证模式,并强调需要进一步探索在不同行业和环境中长期维护社会责任标准。
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Sustainability Standards and Decertification: A Bayesian Analysis of SA8000

Sustainability Standards and Decertification: A Bayesian Analysis of SA8000

Social Accountability 8000 (SA8000) is widely recognized as the leading certification-based standard for social sustainability. The common assumption is that the number of certified companies increases steadily over time. However, this prevailing narrative lacks empirical support owing to the absence of comprehensive studies on SA8000 decertification. Using a beta-binomial model estimated within a Bayesian approach to inference, we analyze a 25-year dataset of SA8000-certified companies. Our findings indicate that growth in certifications may not reflect a stable, long-term commitment to the standard. Instead, a significant proportion of companies discontinue certification, often after the initial three-year period. This study reveals that decertification rates are higher among companies with fewer certification renewals and vary considerably by industry. These insights contribute to a refined understanding of the certification and decertification patterns and highlight the need to further explore the long-term maintenance of social accountability standards across different industries and contexts.

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期刊介绍: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management is a journal that publishes both theoretical and practical contributions related to the social and environmental responsibilities of businesses in the context of sustainable development. It covers a wide range of topics, including tools and practices associated with these responsibilities, case studies, and cross-country surveys of best practices. The journal aims to help organizations improve their performance and accountability in these areas. The main focus of the journal is on research and practical advice for the development and assessment of social responsibility and environmental tools. It also features practical case studies and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to sustainability. The journal encourages the discussion and debate of sustainability issues and closely monitors the demands of various stakeholder groups. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management is a refereed journal, meaning that all contributions undergo a rigorous review process. It seeks high-quality contributions that appeal to a diverse audience from various disciplines.
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