The impact of CEO’s attributes on R&amp;D intensity and ESG practices

Vahdati, Sahar; Binesh, Fatemeh

doi:10.1080/02102412.2021.1944459

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“…Sustainability addresses cross-cutting issues such as climate change and industrial pollution (Di Simone et al, 2022). Thus, companies are increasingly reporting measures of ESG practices to enhance their "environmentally and socially" responsible image (E-Vahdati and Binesh, 2021). According to Dicuonzo et al (2022), the environmental aspect refers to the ability of companies to use natural resources efficiently in their processes, thereby reducing potential environmental impacts.…”

Section: Literature Review 21 Esg Practices and Environmental Innovationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The impact of environmental innovation and national culture on ESG practices: a study of Latin American companies

Souza,

Dalcero,

Ferreira

et al. 2024

ARLA

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PurposeThis paper aims to examine how environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices are influenced by environmental innovations and how cultural dimensions moderate this interaction in Latin American companies.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper 157 companies from 6 Latin American countries were studied between 2010 and 2021, with a total of 1,204 observations. Data were collected from Refinitiv Eikon®, and results were generated using ordinary least squares regression, with country and year as controls.FindingsESG performance is higher in companies that invest in environmental innovation; innovation positively affects individual ESG factors; and masculinity, individualism, indulgence and power distance positively or negatively moderate the relationship between innovation and ESG performance, as well as environmental and social dimensions.Research limitations/implicationsOur findings contribute to the body of knowledge on sustainable practices in different cultures. We draw the attention of standard setters to the impact of innovation and culture on ESG practices in different countries.Practical implicationsBetter understanding of how environmental innovation can mitigate inequality, poverty and environmental issues in Latin America, promoting equitable development and environmental preservation.Social implicationsLatin American countries show significant levels of poverty, social and productive heterogeneity, and deficiencies in sustainable practices. Therefore, providing information on innovation as an incentive for better sustainable policies can promote these practices.Originality/valueOur study fills a gap by examining the specific influence of environmental innovation on ESG performance, particularly through its interactions with cultural dimensions, in a sample of Latin American firms.

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Section: Literature Review 21 Esg Practices and Environmental Innovationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The impact of environmental innovation and national culture on ESG practices: a study of Latin American companies

Souza,

Dalcero,

Ferreira

et al. 2024

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“…Although there may be criticisms in this regard, the focus on ESG practices and sustainability may not necessarily divert attention and resources away from other important business priorities, potentially limiting overall growth and profitability. ESG practices can enhance a company's competitive advantage, attract investors, and improve innovation capacity (Chouaibi & Chouaibi, 2021;E-Vahdati & Binesh, 2022). Companies integrating ESG factors into their business models can create sustainable value and transform towards sustainable business models without compromising growth and profitability (Zhou et al, 2023).…”

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“…In this context, ESG initiatives have been associated to competitive advantage, attractiveness to investors, and improved innovation capacity, ultimately leading to increased firm value (Sandberg et al, 2023). Furthermore, the integration of ESG pillars into business 34 models, particularly in sectors like Biopharma, has been found to positively impact marketing performance and overall business sustainability (E-Vahdati & Binesh, 2022). In summary, the embracing ESG practices could contribute to improved financial performance and long-term value creation for firms.…”

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Bibliometric analysis into a decade of academic research on innovation, value creation, and sustainability (2013-2023)

Neves Gonçalves,

Cruz Basso

2024

Int. J. Innov.

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Objective of the Study: The aim of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis of academic publications to evaluate the growth, impact, and trends in research related to innovation, value, and sustainability between 2013 and 2023. Methodology/Approach: The study utilizes a bibliometric approach, analysing data from SCOPUS and Web of Science databases to track scientific output, citation trends, authorship patterns, institutional affiliations, and country contributions within the specified research domain and time frame. Originality/Relevance: This study provides an analysis of the interconnected themes of innovation, value creation, and sustainability within academic literature. The relevance of this research lies in understanding the evolving scholarly landscape and identifying key contributors and trends in these critical areas. Main Results: The analysis reveals a consistent growth in scientific output, with an increase in publications in 2022 and a peak in 2023, indicating a burgeoning research interest. Citation trends demonstrate variations, highlighting the dynamic nature of research and increasing scholarly engagement in these themes over time. Theoretical/Methodological Contributions: The findings contribute to the theoretical understanding of innovation, value creation, and sustainability by mapping out key themes, trends, and research dynamics. The study also showcases the interdisciplinary nature of these fields and the collaborative efforts shaping academic discourse. Social/Management Contributions: The study's insights have managerial implications, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and highlighting influential institutions and countries in advancing research agendas. Understanding citation patterns and thematic evolution can inform strategic decision-making and foster meaningful contributions to societal and environmental challenges.

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“…The upper echelon perspective explains that firms' outcomes and managerial decision-making styles might be influenced by executives' attributes such as age, education and experience (Hambrick, 2007; Hambrick and Mason, 1984). Moreover, top managers' backgrounds and abilities affect human capital development and performance (Coff, 2002; E-Vahdati and Binesh, 2022). Recently, a growing body of research has examined the role of female board directors' attributes in accounting outcomes.…”

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CEO gender and readability of annual reports: do female CEOs’ demographic attributes matter?

Vahdati

Oradi

Nazari

2022

JAAR

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PurposeThis study examines the association between chief executive officer (CEO) gender and the readability of annual reports by considering some demographic attributes of female CEOs.Design/methodology/approachOrdinary least squares (OLS) regression is used to test the research hypotheses on a sample of S&P 500 firms between 2004 and 2016.FindingsThe results show that female CEOs are significantly positively associated with the readability of 10-K reports – in line with ethical-sensitivity theory. Further results show that this association is variable depending on the demographic attributes of female CEOs – in line with upper echelon theory. Specifically, older female CEOs and those with financial expertise are significantly associated with more readable 10-K reports. In contrast, female CEOs hired from within the firm are negatively associated with the readability of 10-K.Research limitations/implicationsThis study provides evidence on the effect of female CEOs and their demographic attributes on annual report readability, which was not addressed in prior research.Practical implicationsThe findings show that the appointment of female CEOs seems like a helpful avenue to reduce concerns among the regulators about the textual complexity of annual reports. However, the most important policy implication of the study is that the decision to appoint female CEOs should be based more on their demographic attributes than on gender equality recommendations and full trust in women's behavioral consequences.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the academic literature on readability and gender. Prior research has not clarified which attributes and skills of female CEOs drive their abilities to improve shareholder value and make more ethical decisions. This study suggests that female CEOs are not better “per se” to improve corporate governance practices, and the impacts of female CEOs are not the same and differ according to their demographic attributes.

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The impact of CEO’s attributes on R&D intensity and ESG practices

Cited by 12 publications

References 101 publications

The impact of environmental innovation and national culture on ESG practices: a study of Latin American companies

The impact of environmental innovation and national culture on ESG practices: a study of Latin American companies

Bibliometric analysis into a decade of academic research on innovation, value creation, and sustainability (2013-2023)

CEO gender and readability of annual reports: do female CEOs’ demographic attributes matter?

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