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Showing 1 to 20 of 23 for “"Sustainable business practices"”.
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Overcoming organization barriers to adopting sustainable business practices
… the largest barriers to adopting better energy practices are often organizational, rather than technical. This work shows how organizational structure can hinder efforts to improve energy performance and recommends ways to overcome these barriers.
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A critical evaluation of the role of human resources in the transition towards sustainable business practices in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.
… in which they operate has resulted in sustainable business practices (SBPs) becoming a major area of focus in sustainability debates. Amidst growing research into various ways of achieving SBPs within organisations, relatively little consideration has been given to what role (if any) …
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ESG and corporate financial performance: evidence from JSE listed firms
Business is an incredible social construct of the world, consisting of firms that are part of and arise from society. However, businesses have come under increasing scrutiny from internal and external stakeholders over sustainable business practices. A sustainable business model creates a balance …
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From Services to Customers to the Human Spirit – The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Promoting Harmony: A Case Study of Mercado Éxito in Colombia and the Economy of Love Framework.
… actionable recommendations for enhancing CSR practices within Mercado Exito. Ultimately, this study highlights the importance of integrating values-based approaches into corporate strategies to support sustainable business practices that resonate with stakeholders and drive societal …
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Fast moving consumer goods companies penetrating low-income markets in South Africa
… through innovative, culturally sensitive, and sustainable business practices. It highlights the importance of local market understanding and suggests innovative product and service solutions tailored to the unique demands of low-income consumers. The research concludes that FMCGs can achieve …
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Link between sustainability and talent management in international companies /
… becoming more intertwined and interconnected. Sustainable talent management has emerged as a concept that emphasizes utilizing talent management practices to enhance both competitive advantage and sustainability simultaneously. It goes beyond traditional talent management, which focused on …
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A Feasibility Analysis of Wind Power as an Alternative Post-mining Land Use in Surface Coal Mines in West Virginia
… local employment opportunities, and exemplifying sustainable business practices in Appalachia.
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Exploring the Intersection of Management Practices and Bottom of the Pyramid Economics in Developing Countries
… thesis explores the intersection of management practices and Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP) economics within developing countries. Utilizing a comprehensive case study approach, it evaluates several multinational corporations' ventures in these regions, focusing on their strategies to leverage BoP …
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Supply Chain Sustainability Opportunities in the Utility Industry
… around the world are pushing for more sustainable procurement and there is increasing pressure for companies to set carbon reduction targets and pay more attention to the social impact of their operations on their communities. Recognizing this push, National Grid, an investor-owned …
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Examining a business community's readiness to take on sustainability
Businesses contribute greatly to climate change and can have a large impact on their local environment through their energy consumption and waste production. One way to help businesses make the transition toward green practices and engage in more environmentally responsible behaviors is through …
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Implementing the UN Global Compact: role of the law of contract in promoting sustainability in international supply chains
… the various theories supporting the adoption of sustainable business practices by businesses in terms of labour, human rights, environmental responsibility and anti-corruption. The objective of the analysis is to propose the applicable law of contract tools that the multinationals can use to …
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Can vocational training be better structured to facilitate the acquisition of job related skills?
… as important factors that contribute to sustainable business practices. This research explores the educative processes that are being used to bring new-start employees' skills and knowledge levels up to the required standard for a globally competitive manufacturing company. It also looks …
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The influence of Ancient Chinese Wisdom on Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure: A study of DAQO
… Daoism, and Buddhism—on the CSR disclosure practices of Chinese Concept Stock companies, focusing on Daqo New Energy. A novel framework aligns these philosophical principles with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) indicators to create a unique CSR scoring index. Using an exploratory …
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Development of Sustainability Framework for the Gold Mining Industry in Myanmar
… a set of viable and effective sustainability practices for Myanmar mining companies. Therefore, the study aims to explore the well-defined sector-specific effective sustainability criteria that are distinctively appropriate for the Myanmar gold mining industry.<br/>The study has three …
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Examining small and medium enterprises’ responses to public personnel petty corruption: the case of “The Arab Republic of Egypt”
… SMEs pragmatically shift their approach based on business survival or growth, and cost-benefit considerations. It also highlights the limitations of state-led anti-corruption measures and the role of informal networks in shaping business strategies. This research makes the following academic …
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Barriers to sustainability among tourism-related businesses : identification and reduction
The attainment of sustainable development has emerged as one of the main challenges facing society and the economy in the twenty-first century. In tourism, the English Tourism Council (2001 a, p. 11) recognise that sustainable tourism can no longer be regarded as an optional extra, but is …
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King Code's CSI Compliance and ESG Performance: Evidence from the JSE in South Africa
… of socio-economic disparities, South Africa's business landscape has been transformed through governance codes such as the King Code. This study employs a comprehensive data set comprising CSI values and ESG performance scores to analyse the extent to which companies aligning with King Code …
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B Corp certification in Africa: motivations, opportunities and challenges in promoting socially and environmentally responsible management practices
African businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of balancing profit with social and environmental responsibility, aligning with the global trend toward sustainable practices. B Corp certification, a globally recognised standard and associated certification system, offers businesses a …
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Sustainability and the cruise industry: a triple bottom line assessment of the North American cruise lines
… management—the Triple Bottom Line. This business theory seeks a holistic management approach of addressing economic, social and environmental bottom lines. As a more narrowed technique of sustainability management, the Triple Bottom Line rests on the concept that a healthy corporation …
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Are South African Businesses Adapting To The Demands Of The Carbon Tax Policy ? A Case Of Distell
… is designed to put a value on GHG emissions when businesses produce goods and services. This research focuses on whether South African companies are adapting to the demands of the carbon tax policy. This study initially sought to discover whether the carbon tax policy promotes behavioural change …
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