Digital ESG

Arnesh Telukdarie; Megashnee Munsamy; Musawenkosi H.L. Nyathi

doi:10.4337/9781035341221.00013

Digital ESG

Arnesh Telukdarie, Megashnee Munsamy, Musawenkosi H.L. Nyathi

Johannesburg Business School

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Abstract

The chapter delves into the significance of ESG reporting in modern business practices and explores how digitalization can enhance the quality, consistency, and transparency of ESG reporting. It lays out a comprehensive theoretical foundation on ESG, including its evolution, challenges, and growing importance. The chapter also covers theories of sustainable development, digitalization, and their role in ESG, providing a holistic perspective on the topic. Furthermore, the chapter discusses a few companies’ case studies that have successfully implemented digitalization in their ESG practices. Lastly, the chapter highlights the importance of policymakers in promoting ESG digitalization and calls for a collective effort to achieve the SDGs.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	A Research Agenda for Industry 4.0
Subtitle of host publication	Design, Development and Implementation with AI
Publisher	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Pages	117-132
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Electronic)	9781035341221
ISBN (Print)	9781035341214
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035341221.00013
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2025

Keywords

Case studies
Digitalization
Environment Social and Governance reporting
SDGs
Sustainable development
Transparency

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Economics,Econometrics and Finance
General Business,Management and Accounting
General Computer Science

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