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What is Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Chapter 7
Cases on Survival and Sustainability Strategies of Social Entrepreneurs
Sharing conceptual elements with CSR, ESG comprises three central factors used to evaluate companies and countries with respect to sustainability measures. Also, it is associated with sound governance, arguably safeguarding against unlawful, and in some instances unethical action and behaviour on all three aspects. It is increasingly built into compliance requirements and standards in many sectors, including financial investments.
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Entrepreneurial Parenting Through Spiritual Capital: A Case Study on First Fruit Group Social Enterprise
Charles A. Oham (University of Greenwich, UK) and Nathaniel Massa (University of Malta, Malta)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 32
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7724-0.ch007
Abstract
This study aligns with the objectives of this volume, presenting cases reflecting social entrepreneurs' lived experiences, seeking understanding, and conveying learning from practitioners and their emergent approaches embedded in contextual realities. Adopting an interpretative approach, this chapter presents First Fruit Group (FFG) as an illustrative case derived from a broader study – highlighting various dimensions of entrepreneurial parenting identified as core elements in the nurturing process at FFG and manifested in the relationship between social entrepreneur and mentee. Evidently fundamental for FFG's growth, it extended strategic vision and raison d'être continuity in leadership succession, motivating new opportunity exploitation and sustaining the group's enterprising expansion.
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Chapter 4
An Inquiry Into the Obstacles Hindering the Widespread Use of Artificial Intelligence in Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices
This refers to a structured approach for evaluating the potential negative impact an organization may have on environmental, social, or governance matters. Sustainability continues to be a popular term in several domains. In the realm of business, enterprises have recognized the need of aligning their operations with environmental protocols. Companies are guided by ESG principles to behave ethically, so promoting environmental sustainability and fostering a more equitable contemporary world.
Published in Chapter: An Inquiry Into the Obstacles Hindering the Widespread Use of Artificial Intelligence in Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices; From: The Ethical Frontier of AI and Data Analysis
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Chapter 1
Management and Gender in the Global Labor Market: A Bibliometric Analysis
ESG is based on a framework that helps stakeholders understanding how an organization is managing risks and new opportunities related to ESG. The Environmental pillar is related with the environmental impacts and risk management practices on the organizations, such as gas emissions, stewardship over natural resources, and the climate risks. The Social concerns are associated with human rights, consumer protection, animal welfare, and adherence to health and safety standards. Finally, the Governance component refers to the way a firm is managed and controlled, in order to make organizations more transparent to investors.
Published in Chapter: Management and Gender in the Global Labor Market: A Bibliometric Analysis; From: Perspectives on Women in Management and the Global Labor Market
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Chapter 7
A Semantical Approach to the Concept of CSR: Its Definitional Evolution and Nearly Identical Notions
Materialising socially responsible companies by addressing measurability based on metrics and risk and return relationships.
Published in Chapter: A Semantical Approach to the Concept of CSR: Its Definitional Evolution and Nearly Identical Notions; From: Blockchain Applications for Smart Contract Technologies
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Chapter 4
Startups Financing Lessons Learned From Saiz-Alvarez Microdonations
It refers to a framework used to evaluate a company’s performance and practices related to environmental impact, social responsibility, and corporate governance. ESG considerations are used to assess businesses’ sustainability and ethical practices for investors and stakeholders.
Published in Chapter: Startups Financing Lessons Learned From Saiz-Alvarez Microdonations; From: Ecosystem Dynamics and Strategies for Startups Scalability
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Chapter 12
The Nexus of Smart Contracts and Digital Twins Transforming Green Finance With Automated Transactions in Investment Agreements: Leveraging Smart Contracts for Green Investment Agreements and Automated Transactions
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