Responsibility and Governance: The Twin Pillars of Sustainability

Crowther, David; Seifi, Shahla; Wond, Tracey

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-1047-8_1

Cited by 6 publications

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“…So one person is benefitted at the expense of many others. This is of course the same as the problems with Omelas (LeGuin, 1973/2012) analysed by Crowther (2018) and raises ethical problems with the application of utilitarian theory. It can been seen how this can be adapted to many real life situations such as discussed by Trevino and Youngblood (1990), Kitchener (1984), Bolman and Deal (2017).…”

Section: Utilitarianism and Its Consequencesmentioning

confidence: 79%

The mediocrity of AI

Crowther,

Hamdan

2024

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PurposeThis paper aims to challenge the fashion of ubiquitous artificial intelligence (AI) and the effects which it will have upon society. In doing so it argues that the effects of AI will be minimal but important.Design/methodology/approachThis argument is based upon the Socratic method and explores the Utilitarian background in which AI is based while drawing upon classical literature and other examples to illustrate the argument.FindingsThe findings are encompassed in the argument and show that we need to be more open and careful when considering AI and its effects. We also need to be more realistic when considering potential benefits.Practical implicationsThis argument has significant implications for the adoption of AI.Social implicationsThe social implications are equally profound and will impact upon our application of AI solutions to current problems and upon humanity more generally.Originality/valueThis is the first paper which relates AI to human successes.

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Section: Utilitarianism and Its Consequencesmentioning

confidence: 79%

The mediocrity of AI

Crowther,

Hamdan

2024

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“…Furthermore, it has been proven that sustainable development methods contribute to the positive influence on corporate success. By focusing on improving brand reputation, customer loyalty, and staff engagement, Crowther, Seifi, and Wond (2019) emphasize that firms that use their sustainability measures to address and manage their social and environmental "impacts" are more likely to attract and retain top talent, build trusting relationships with their consumers or clients, and generate profits. The weak link between sustainable development and the success and growth of companies is probably the trade-off.…”

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Role of Climate Policies and Environmental Regulations for Business Growth: Evidence from Sustainable Development Perspective

Khan,

Ahmad,

Ali

et al. 2024

iRASD J. Eco.

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This study aims to use updated data sets for China from 1990 to 2022 to study the relationship between business growth and environmental factors and regulations such as environmental policies, taxes, green technologies, and environmental revenues. The first study confirmed that none of the variables used was static in I(II), while the ADF and PP unit root tests proved that all variables were static at the level, and confirmed the first difference in the ARDL model. Results demonstrate that environmental taxes stimulate business growth, a phenomenon explained by the Porter Hypothesis, suggesting that effective regulations related to environment can spur innovation and efficiency. The significant influence of environmental revenues further illuminates the potential of the green economy. The findings underscore the need for governments and businesses to adopt stringent environmental regulations, promote green technologies, and exploit the burgeoning opportunities in the green economy. The interplay between environmental factors and business growth not only fosters economic prosperity (SDG 8) but also aids in combatting climate change and promoting sustainable industrialization (SDG 9, 13), offering a roadmap towards a sustainable future.

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“…We cannot think of achieving sustainable development without building a strong basement of responsibility and good practices (Dima et al, 2020). Nevertheless, successful companies will always need to create and implement business plans and strategies (Burlacu et al, 2019), and those who will succeed will not only generate new sources of innovation, but they will have their employees excited and stakeholders loyal (Crowther et al, 2018). The objective of this research is to understand how the international companies are positioned in different ranking, to understand why we have such differences from one market research to another, and which the best actors in this area are.…”

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Analysis of the top companies’ performances in the different sustainability rankings

2021

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Research background: Since the end of COP 21 in Paris 2015 and even before, there is a huge interest for big companies to see their names at the top of the different ranking, as sustainability leaders. It is not only a matter of pride but also a business interest to promote sustainability values. The countries engage themselves to reduce global warming but this can only be done by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Multinationals companies are in the position to bring a huge contribution to this objective. In this paper, we will try to evaluate different rankings done by various organisations, different companies that are in top positions in order to understand the real advancement. Purpose of the article: We want to see what is similar but also what differentiates one company from another. We will also analyse what the main key performance indicators are, used in to assess the evolution over time and how the companies are communicating their progress. We want to demonstrate if there is any common ground among different rankings or if there are huge differences in terms of results. Methods: Using descriptive and comparative analysis we demonstrate that different companies are entitled as champions of different rankings, using different metrics. Findings & Value added: In a global world, we can see that there is an important commercial interest of companies to appear in front of clients and investors as upholders of sustainability. Showing off a label of sustainability leader can help in doing business but it is not always corresponding with reality.

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Responsibility and Governance: The Twin Pillars of Sustainability

Cited by 6 publications

References 21 publications

The mediocrity of AI

The mediocrity of AI

Role of Climate Policies and Environmental Regulations for Business Growth: Evidence from Sustainable Development Perspective

Analysis of the top companies’ performances in the different sustainability rankings

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