Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Administration in Sustainability
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 915
Special Issue Editor
Interests: corporate governance; corporate social responsibility; CSR
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The academic literature on the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability is extensive and continuously evolving. A significant number of studies have focused on the financial implications of CSR/ESG/sustainability activities on company performance. While some research suggests a positive correlation between CSR/ESG/sustainability and financial performance, others find mixed or inconclusive results, depending on factors such as the industry, geographic location, and measurement methodology. Beyond financial metrics, scholars have also investigated the influence of CSR on non-financial performance indicators such as reputation, brand image, employee morale, or customer loyalty. Sustainable CSR is often associated with enhanced brand value and stakeholder trust, leading to long-term sustainability benefits. However, CSR can also be misused for managers’ personal benefit or to cover up corporate fraud. Despite the growing interest in CSR and sustainability, the literature also acknowledges challenges and criticisms. These include issues related to greenwashing, a lack of standardized metrics, the endogeneity problem, and a need for greater transparency and accountability.
Dr. Frank Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- CSR
- ESG
- sustainability
- corporate governance
- agency problem
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