The presence of citizen science in sustainability reporting

作者: Edward Millar , Cory Searcy

DOI: 10.1108/SAMPJ-01-2019-0006

关键词: Corporate sustainabilitySocial responsibilitySupply chain sustainabilitySustainable developmentSustainability reportingBusinessStakeholder engagementCorporate social responsibilityPublic relationsSustainability

摘要: Ongoing environmental threats have intensified the need for firms to take big leaps forward operate in a manner that is both ecologically sustainable and socially responsible. This paper aims assess degree which are adopting citizen science as tool achieve sustainability social responsibility targets.,This study applies qualitative content analysis approach current presence of reports issued by Globescan leaders ranked Fortune 500 Global 500.,While term itself mostly absent from reports, reporting on range activities could be classified form “citizen science.”,Citizen can help their corporate goals targets. Linking efforts this existing framework triangulate engage with stakeholders, collect data about state environment promote better stewardship natural resources.,Supporting work toward meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals, highlighted importance collaborative broad stakeholders transition more business models.,This first examine context. The findings present information support improvements development locally relevant science-based indicators; real-time monitoring resources supply chain sustainability; participatory forums including suppliers, end users broader community.

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