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The World Guide to CSR, 2017
Sustainability, 2017
As sustainability reporting has emerged as one of the most critical issues in the business world,... more As sustainability reporting has emerged as one of the most critical issues in the business world, this research aims to investigate the relationship between sustainability reporting and firm value based on listed companies in Singapore. We use an established sustainability reporting assessment framework and test how both the adoption and quality of sustainability reporting are related to a firm's market value. Empirical results suggest that sustainability reporting is positively related to firm's market value and this relationship is independent of sector or firm status such as government-linked companies and family businesses.
The Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are collectively undergoi... more The Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are collectively undergoing a period of rapid economic development. As ASEAN continues to improve its competitive
strength in the business arena and integrates itself into the global economy, there is a need to ensure that standards in corporate governance and accountability, transparency, and legitimacy are
to be observed and maintained. Businesses that are based and/or operating in the ASEAN region are increasingly facing expectations to demonstrate that they operate in a responsible manner. Governments in the region are beginning to provide guidance to companies, including through agencies, such as national stock exchanges and corporate regulators, official investment insurance or guarantee agencies, and national human rights institutions (NHRI).
Parallel to this development, there is also a growing recognition given to the corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a relevant concept and tool for business entities to promote and protect human rights. In other words, good business practices do not only contribute to the promotion of and respect for human rights, but, conversely, the respect for human rights also makes very good business sense for companies as well as for States.
It is against this background that the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) decided to pursue a baseline analysis on the nexus between business and human rights. This Baseline Study on CSR and human rights is part of the Five Years Work Plan of the AICHR,1 which
would allow the Commission a better understanding on the emerging human rights‐related issues
pertaining to corporate conducts in the ASEAN region.
The World Guide to CSR, 2017
Sustainability, 2017
As sustainability reporting has emerged as one of the most critical issues in the business world,... more As sustainability reporting has emerged as one of the most critical issues in the business world, this research aims to investigate the relationship between sustainability reporting and firm value based on listed companies in Singapore. We use an established sustainability reporting assessment framework and test how both the adoption and quality of sustainability reporting are related to a firm's market value. Empirical results suggest that sustainability reporting is positively related to firm's market value and this relationship is independent of sector or firm status such as government-linked companies and family businesses.
The Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are collectively undergoi... more The Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are collectively undergoing a period of rapid economic development. As ASEAN continues to improve its competitive
strength in the business arena and integrates itself into the global economy, there is a need to ensure that standards in corporate governance and accountability, transparency, and legitimacy are
to be observed and maintained. Businesses that are based and/or operating in the ASEAN region are increasingly facing expectations to demonstrate that they operate in a responsible manner. Governments in the region are beginning to provide guidance to companies, including through agencies, such as national stock exchanges and corporate regulators, official investment insurance or guarantee agencies, and national human rights institutions (NHRI).
Parallel to this development, there is also a growing recognition given to the corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a relevant concept and tool for business entities to promote and protect human rights. In other words, good business practices do not only contribute to the promotion of and respect for human rights, but, conversely, the respect for human rights also makes very good business sense for companies as well as for States.
It is against this background that the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) decided to pursue a baseline analysis on the nexus between business and human rights. This Baseline Study on CSR and human rights is part of the Five Years Work Plan of the AICHR,1 which
would allow the Commission a better understanding on the emerging human rights‐related issues
pertaining to corporate conducts in the ASEAN region.