Sustainable governance in B corps: Non-financial reporting for sustainable development

By:

Gazzola, Patrizia

Contributor(s):

Ferioli, Matteo

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Routledge New York 2024Description: 104 pISBN:

9781032483245

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

658.408 GAZ

Summary: This book aims to develop the theme of non-financial reporting and the necessity of pursuing sustainable development with particular reference to Benefit Corporations and Certified B Corps. The research offers a systematic and exploratory analysis, with the goal of developing a conceptual framework for supporting companies in the achievement of sustainable governance in line with the United Nations’ guidelines for sustainable development. The first chapter reviews the relevant literature and analyzes the concept of sustainable development, focusing on the United Nations’ policies and SDGs. Chapter 2 reviews the relevant literature on corporate social responsibility, describing its evolution from its birth during the Industrial Revolution through to the present day. Chapter 3 focuses on non-financial reporting and emphasizes the need to establish effective social communication with stakeholders that includes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. Chapter 4 explores the value of Benefit Corporations and Certified B Corps, which are companies that have adopted an innovative business model that combines the need for both corporate social responsibility and profitability. Finally, the last chapter uses examples of Italian fashion B Corps to illustrate how such companies make decisions based on CSR. (https://www.routledge.com/Sustainable-Governance-in-B-Corps-Non-Financial-Reporting-for-Sustainable-Development/Gazzola-Ferioli/p/book/9781032483245?srsltid=AfmBOooqmHgOrxLcJN05pM_rrzs_slPXWvGVJN4PfV2J4Nje9iGIMLse)

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Indian Institute of Management LRC General Stacks	Public Policy & General Management	658.408 GAZ (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		008485

Table of contents:
Introduction

Chapter 1. Sustainable development and the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Chapter 2. Corporate Social Responsibility: the new imperative

Chapter 3. Non-financial reporting, integrated reporting, and sustainability performance

Chapter 4. Benefit Corporations and B Corps’ innovative business model

Chapter 5. The Italian fashion industry, B Corps case study

Conclusion

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This book aims to develop the theme of non-financial reporting and the necessity of pursuing sustainable development with particular reference to Benefit Corporations and Certified B Corps. The research offers a systematic and exploratory analysis, with the goal of developing a conceptual framework for supporting companies in the achievement of sustainable governance in line with the United Nations’ guidelines for sustainable development. The first chapter reviews the relevant literature and analyzes the concept of sustainable development, focusing on the United Nations’ policies and SDGs. Chapter 2 reviews the relevant literature on corporate social responsibility, describing its evolution from its birth during the Industrial Revolution through to the present day. Chapter 3 focuses on non-financial reporting and emphasizes the need to establish effective social communication with stakeholders that includes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. Chapter 4 explores the value of Benefit Corporations and Certified B Corps, which are companies that have adopted an innovative business model that combines the need for both corporate social responsibility and profitability. Finally, the last chapter uses examples of Italian fashion B Corps to illustrate how such companies make decisions based on CSR.

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