Exploring the Impact of ESG Factors on Business Practices and Performance: Towards Sustainable Disclosure
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 1126
Special Issue Editor
Interests: ESG factors; sustainability; accountability; business administration; corporate reporting; inclusion; gender issues; diversity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The exploration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and their impact on business practices and performance lies at the intersection of corporate sustainability, ethical business practices, and financial performance. This issue is critical as it addresses the growing demand for businesses to integrate the paradigm of sustainability into their operations and decision-making processes. The purpose of studying this relationship is to evaluate how ESG practices influence corporate behavior, stakeholder engagement, and long-term profitability, as well as how they drive sustainable disclosure practices that foster transparency and accountability.
This Special Issue welcomes both theoretical and empirical studies, interdisciplinary approaches, and industry-focused case studies. It aims to bridge the gap between academic research and practical implementation, contributing to the ongoing dialogue about how businesses can leverage ESG factors for sustainable growth and accountability. The findings will be relevant to academics, policymakers, and practitioners, providing actionable insights for advancing the integration of ESG into mainstream business practices.
This topics of this Special Issue examine how organizations manage and disclose environmental, social, and governance factors, including carbon emissions, energy use, waste management, diversity, inclusion, gender equality, executive compensation, board diversity, and risk management.
The purpose of this Special Issue is the following:
- To understand the mechanisms through which ESG integration shapes corporate strategy and performance.
- To highlight the relationship between ESG practices and financial outcomes, including risk mitigation, market valuation, and access to capital.
- To explore the development and impact of sustainable disclosure frameworks in promoting consistent and comparable ESG reporting.
- To assess how ESG practices align with stakeholder expectations and contribute to the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Prof. Dr. Silvia Angeloni
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- business performance
- corporate sustainability
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
- ESG reporting standards
- risk management
- stakeholder engagement
- sustainable disclosure
- sustainability frameworks
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- transparency and accountability
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