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  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,892 Views
15 Pages

10 October 2019

It has been recognized that data curation and governance can equip firms with the capability to generate sustainable knowledge. However, the antecedent and consequences of sustainable knowledge creation have not been systematically explored. The mode...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
7,779 Views
16 Pages

24 January 2023

This paper aims to provide a systematic literature review of sustainable corporate governance to prevent fraud through the tone at the top perspective. In recent years, studies on corporate governance and sustainability have considerably increased. T...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
7,899 Views
19 Pages

4 November 2024

This study, with its practical implications, is a valuable resource for organisations. It examines the impact of Sustainable Management Accounting (SMA) practices on the implementation and effectiveness of Sustainable Corporate Governance (SCG) withi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
52 Citations
14,351 Views
21 Pages

8 November 2021

EU securities regulation has established a taxonomy of environmentally sustainable activities. This article discusses, from a law and economics standpoint, the potential of this taxonomy to support sustainable corporate governance. Corporate governan...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
5,069 Views
11 Pages

7 April 2022

In order to give a more realistic view of how ESG and sustainability are developed in organisations, this paper explores the development of purpose in corporate governance and the challenges faced. The theme is analysed at the intersection between st...

  • Article
  • Open Access
903 Views
23 Pages

As part of the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ecosystem, this paper evaluates fundamental success factors that influence external auditors and relevant stakeholders to be proactive and efficacious in sustaining corporate governance pract...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,978 Views
17 Pages

26 June 2024

This study aims to explore the synergy between corporate sustainability and corporate sustainable governance and its effect on a listed firm’s value efficiency. This research studies the interaction of these two critical dimensions of modern bu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,059 Views
21 Pages

Does Sustainable Corporate Governance Enhance Accounting Practice? Evidence from the Korean Market

  • Daeheon Choi,
  • Paul Moon Sub Choi,
  • Joung Hwa Choi and
  • Chune Young Chung

25 March 2020

As corporate sustainability continues to improve and enhance the principles of good corporate governance, firms are exerting increasing efforts in terms of transparency and public disclosure. Transparency efforts provide information to the general pu...

  • Letter
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,436 Views
8 Pages

Corporate Governance and Capital Structure: Evidence from Sustainable Institutional Ownership

  • Paul Moon Sub Choi,
  • Joung Hwa Choi,
  • Chune Young Chung and
  • Yun Joo An

20 May 2020

Because corporate sustainability enhances corporate governance principles, firms are increasing their efforts to provide transparency and public disclosure. These efforts inform the public about the relationship between corporate governance and susta...

  • Article
  • Open Access
35 Citations
11,542 Views
17 Pages

21 June 2023

This study explores the connection between corporate governance and sustainability performance through the mediating role of corporate governance and the moderating role of top management environmental concern, taking into account the perspectives of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,753 Views
20 Pages

29 August 2025

To integrate rapidly growing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments into agribusiness, it is essential to understand the decision-making mechanisms behind sustainable practices in small- and medium-sized farms. This study examines th...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,507 Views
12 Pages

Sustainable Corporate Governance: The Impact Factors for Top Consulting Engineering Companies in Taiwan

  • Jieh-Haur Chen,
  • Tien-Sheng Chou,
  • Jui-Pin Wang,
  • Hsi-Hsien Wei and
  • Tzu-Han Yang

7 July 2021

The objective of this research was to explore the impact factors of sustainable corporate governance for top consulting engineering companies in Taiwan, to facilitate managers in meeting stakeholders’ needs and adapting to the challenges of the globa...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
4,384 Views
21 Pages

Peer Effects on ESG Disclosure: Drivers and Implications for Sustainable Corporate Governance

  • Donghui Zhao,
  • Sue Lin Ngan,
  • Ainul Huda Jamil,
  • Mohd Fairuz Md Salleh and
  • Wan Sallha Yusoff

12 May 2025

Amid growing global concerns regarding sustainable governance, understanding the drivers of ESG disclosure is vital for promoting transparency and responsible corporate behavior. This study examines the peer effects of ESG disclosure among 32,187 obs...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,220 Views
24 Pages

Integrating HRM Strategies to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals: The Mediating Roles of Employee Well-Being and Corporate Governance

  • Amneh Al-Jaber,
  • Amro Alzghoul,
  • Mahmoud Alghizzawi,
  • Sakher Faisal AlFraihat,
  • Ruba Elhawi and
  • Thabet Banihani

2 December 2025

This study examines the relationships between human resource management (HRM) strategies, corporate governance, employee well-being, and the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the private healthcare sector of Amman, Jordan. Using...

  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
4,658 Views
17 Pages

8 April 2020

The global financial crisis was decisive in reanalyzing the role of corporate governance based on the accountability and ethics of governance practices and its impact on sustainable development. The study aims to analyze the relevance of and the inte...

  • Article
  • Open Access
62 Citations
10,263 Views
15 Pages

Sustainable Investment: Interrelated among Corporate Governance, Economic Performance and Market Risks Using Investor Preference Approach

  • Ming-Lang Tseng,
  • Phan Anh Tan,
  • Shiou-Yun Jeng,
  • Chun-Wei Remen Lin,
  • Yeneneh Tamirat Negash and
  • Susilo Nur Aji Cokro Darsono

9 April 2019

Prior studies are lacking on the drivers of sustainable investment. Hence, this study examines the relationship between the social aspects, environmental aspects, economic benefits, market conditions, and corporate governance issues on sustainable in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,094 Views
16 Pages

With the application of the agency theory and institutional theory, this study is intended towards the measurement of sustainable corporate governance (SCG) impact on internal audit function (IA) within Omani public listed companies. This study will...

  • Article
  • Open Access
47 Citations
10,513 Views
25 Pages

22 November 2019

This paper examines the moderating role of Islamic corporate governance on the link between sustainable business practices and the firm’s financial performance. A post-crisis period sustainability data for the decade of 2008–2017 was coll...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,328 Views
25 Pages

2 August 2024

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have become a guiding framework for the public and private sectors. For companies, the SDGs offer a way to create value for investors while addressing local and global issues. Japan has embraced the SDGs to de...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,881 Views
25 Pages

26 July 2024

This paper aims to evaluate corporate governance in relation to enterprise performance indicators in order to enhance it. The intention is not only to align with the interests of shareholders, but also to foster competitive, sustainable, and inclusiv...

  • Article
  • Open Access
533 Views
23 Pages

21 December 2025

Corporate governance plays a critical role in strengthening transparency and sustainable performance in emerging European markets. Romania offers a distinct context marked by concentrated ownership, uneven governance adoption and ongoing alignment wi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
9,591 Views
22 Pages

5 July 2022

Corporate governance (CG) has been experiencing a shift from the antecedent shareholder-oriented system toward the recent more popular stakeholder-oriented system. To better serve the aim of sustainable development, more and more companies have initi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,155 Views
17 Pages

20 October 2025

The concept of accountability is central to understanding how sustainable corporate governance (SCG) structures shape organizational behavior, legitimacy, and firm performance in the pursuit of sustainability goals. While widely invoked, accountabili...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
4,287 Views
19 Pages

8 August 2022

This study aims to investigate the antecedents of corporate sustainability performance, focusing on corporate governance mechanisms. The growing diffusion of sustainability-related corporate governance regulation raises a legitimate question about th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,869 Views
41 Pages

This paper introduces the Integrated Model for Sustainable Development (IMSD), a theory-driven governance framework that embeds Corporate Diversity Responsibility (CDR) into climate and energy policy to advance systemic equity, institutional resilien...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
5,110 Views
23 Pages

Sustainability Reporting Disclosure in Islamic Corporates: Do Human Governance, Corporate Governance, and IT Usage Matter?

  • Idris Gautama So,
  • Hasnah Haron,
  • Anderes Gui,
  • Elfindah Princes and
  • Synthia Atas Sari

24 November 2021

In developing countries, particularly South Asia, there is scarce research on corporate governance and sustainability reporting disclosure. This study considers several insightful theories, including Stakeholder Theory, Agency Theory, and the TOE Fra...

  • Article
  • Open Access
42 Citations
11,094 Views

Measuring Corporate Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance Value Added

  • Alena Kocmanová,
  • Marie Pavláková Dočekalová,
  • Stanislav Škapa and
  • Lenka Širáňová

15 September 2016

The aim of the paper is to propose a model for measuring sustainable value which would complexly assess environmental, social, and corporate governance contribution to value creation. In the paper the concept of the Sustainable Environmental, Social...

  • Article
  • Open Access
74 Citations
24,309 Views
25 Pages

Sustainability and Convergence: The Future of Corporate Governance Systems?

  • Daniela M. Salvioni,
  • Francesca Gennari and
  • Luisa Bosetti

22 November 2016

In today’s world, a sustainable approach to corporate governance can be a source of competitive advantage and a long-term success factor for any firm. Sustainable governance requires that the board of directors considers economic, social and environm...

  • Article
  • Open Access
276 Views
30 Pages

1 January 2026

This study uses Chinese A-share listed companies from 2014 to 2023 as the research sample (comprising a total of 18,053 firm-year observations) and explores the impact of executive tone manipulation on corporate sustainable growth capability from the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,791 Views
16 Pages

10 March 2025

(1) Purpose: In recent decades, sustainability has become an important concept across the globe. Poor environmental performance is likely to put firms at risk of public censure and even environmental litigation, especially those operating in internat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
185 Citations
17,615 Views
20 Pages

Does Corporate Governance Affect Sustainability Disclosure? A Mixed Methods Study

  • Zeeshan Mahmood,
  • Rehana Kouser,
  • Waris Ali,
  • Zubair Ahmad and
  • Tahira Salman

16 January 2018

This research paper aims to understand the impact of corporate governance (CG) on economic, social, and environmental sustainability disclosures. This paper adopted an explanatory sequential mixed methods approach. The data regarding corporate govern...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
9,979 Views
27 Pages

21 January 2023

Digitalization and sustainability are changing companies by transforming products, services and operations. While the growth of a digital and sustainable economy may increase firm performance, these new trends also raise potential challenges for comp...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
5,619 Views
25 Pages

25 May 2020

An overview of the European Union’s varying policies on the harmonisation of Member States’ company and securities laws dating back to the 1970s showcases the Commission’s averseness to deviate from the path dependence of the shareh...

  • Article
  • Open Access
241 Citations
23,381 Views
16 Pages

25 July 2018

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’...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,477 Views
27 Pages

10 May 2024

Amidst today’s globalized economy, embedding sustainable practices into corporate governance frameworks has become important. This era underscores a heightened focus on CSR and sustainability, drawing considerable scholarly and practical interest to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,533 Views
27 Pages

1 July 2025

This study explores how the quality of information systems quality in management accounting (ISQMA) is associated with corporate sustainability (CS), focusing on the role of financial reporting accuracy and contextual enablers such as artificial inte...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,734 Views
15 Pages

Impact of Corporate Governance on Firms’ Sustainability Performance: Case Study of BIST 50 Index Companies

  • Serhii Lehenchuk,
  • Iryna Zhyhlei,
  • Olena Ivashko,
  • Ihor Chulipa and
  • Bogdan Wit

13 November 2024

Purpose: the purpose of this study is to investigate whether corporate governance mechanisms and attributes influence the sustainability performance of companies included in the BIST 50 Index. Results and contributions: Regression analysis showed tha...

  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
4,918 Views
12 Pages

9 May 2023

Environmental performance is a key aspect of business for both shareholders and stakeholders. However, it is necessary to examine whether current practices in corporate governance protect the key interests of shareholders and environmental stakeholde...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,228 Views
23 Pages

18 October 2025

Environmental fines compel corporations to strengthen compliance, adopt sustainable practices, and integrate eco-innovation. This enhances legitimacy, reduces risks, and supports long-term sustainable performance across industries. Despite this impor...

  • Article
  • Open Access
32 Citations
5,393 Views
20 Pages

23 July 2021

This paper examines the determinants of sustainability performance in the financial industry at the firm, country and legal origin levels. Through the analysis of the ESG score in a sample of 64 countries with 982 financial firms during the period be...

  • Article
  • Open Access
229 Citations
27,093 Views
26 Pages

22 March 2019

Both UN Agenda 2030 and the Directive n. 2014/95/EU have recently promoted a marked improvement in sustainability disclosure, especially for larger companies or groups. Starting from this premise, we carried out an original study on the financial mat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
768 Views
25 Pages

Unraveling the Impact of Disclosed Corporate Values on Sustainability Governance: An fsQCA Analysis of IBEX35-Listed Companies

  • Javier Pérez-Temprano,
  • Carlos Sanchís-Pedregosa,
  • Antonio L. Leal-Rodríguez and
  • Emma Berenguer

24 October 2025

This study aims to examine the corporate values of IBEX35-listed companies and compare them with the sustainability governance information in their Non-Financial Statements (NFSs) to identify cultural patterns indicating high sustainability governanc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,933 Views
32 Pages

This paper makes an empirical contribution to the relatively sparse literature on the relationship between corporate governance and sustainability disclosure in mandatory reporting. We study the pursuit of UN SDG 6—clean water and sanitation&md...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
5,599 Views
27 Pages

22 January 2019

While the importance of corporate governance has been broadly acknowledged in global financial markets and academic research, how to devise a practical evaluation system is relatively unexplored. This paper attempts to refine the Corporate Governance...

  • Article
  • Open Access
47 Citations
4,536 Views
19 Pages

18 April 2020

The sustainability in energy industry is one of the most prominent issues in emerging economies because of needs for the long-term growth of production and managerial capacity. Accordingly, corporate governance could lead to develop the sustainable p...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,488 Views
12 Pages

Corporate Governance’s Impact on Sustainable Finance: An Analysis of Borsa Istanbul Energy Sector Companies

  • Cemal Zehir,
  • Mustafa Özyeşil,
  • Alex Borodin,
  • Esin Benhür Aktürk,
  • Sara Faedfar and
  • Mustafa Çikrikçi

8 July 2023

The main purpose of this study is to conduct an evaluation based on listed companies traded in the energy sector sub-market of Borsa Istanbul (BIST). This evaluation is conducted on a sample of 27 companies between 2016 and 2021. In this study, corpo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
34 Citations
7,439 Views
20 Pages

20 July 2022

Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa contribute critically to the economy, yet they face many challenges, such as lack of access to external finance. Thus, applying the stakeholder theory, this study tested the relationship between environmen...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,176 Views
21 Pages

This study investigates the internal governance mechanisms of sustainability and their influence on corporate environmental performance (CEP) from 2014 to 2021 in Saudi Arabia. The analysis centers on three primary mechanisms: the presence of a susta...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
5,909 Views
19 Pages

24 December 2019

This article empirically examines the connection between the board of directors’ characteristics and excesses in remuneration for directors from a sustainability perspective, highlighting the role of information transparency on remuneration con...

  • Article
  • Open Access
33 Citations
6,358 Views
15 Pages

Despite a huge body of literature revealing that the effect of environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores on a firms’ financial performance and value, it lacks the empirical research on the nexus between corporate sustainable growth and ESG ri...

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