DISCLOSURE OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: A STUDY OF BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS

Keywords: Corporate Sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility; Sustainability Reports; SDGs.

Abstract

Discussions related to the commitment of companies to the SDGs have been increasing in the decade of action. In addition to the adoption of the SDGs and their introduction in the business strategy, it is essential that such actions are reported and disclosed, as this way companies will be able to enjoy the benefits related to the gain in reputation provided by contributing to sustainable development. However, the theme faces obstacles regarding its application by business, which is why the objective of this study is to identify the barriers and facilitators for the disclosure of the SDGs in the business environment and answer the question "What factors influence the disclosure of the SDGs?". The research strategy used was the multiple case study in three large companies. The theoretical framework highlights eleven factors that impact the disclosure process, which served as a basis for both coding the data obtained through documents and semi-structured interviews with three companies, and for multilevel analysis of these factors. As a result, the research indicates that factors at the individual level function as barriers to the disclosure process, while factors at organizational, stakeholders and macro-environmental levels act as facilitators or cannot be classified. In terms of contributions, it expands and assists in the advancement of studies on the subject, and also support managers to identify and develop the factors that can facilitate the process of disclosure of the SDGs.

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Published
2023-06-01
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