Table 5.

Summary of descriptive statistics of ESG reporting practices

CodeDisclosureMeanSD
ED01Disclosure of waste generation and recycling3.831.108
ED02Disclosure of waste and pollution from operations2.190.525
ED03Environmental policy3.811.390
ED04Environmental protection expenditures and investments3.170.811
ED05Reduction in carbon emissions3.641.175
ED06Green banking practices4.081.180
ED07Reduction of renewable/non-renewable resources3.501.183
ED08Initiatives to provide renewable energy3.921.079
ED09Water use efficiency3.671.171
EDEnvironmental disclosures3.53400.68997
SD01Local economic development, e.g. infrastructure3.171.207
SD02Information on the empowerment of local people3.081.360
SD03Sponsoring of sporting or recreational projects1.811.283
SD04Support for education3.831.056
SD05Significant fines for non-compliance3.501.134
SD06Total number of employees4.531.082
SD07Gender of employees4.001.531
SD08Employee unionization2.671.707
SD09Employees turnover by age and gender3.081.730
SD10Employee training and education4.610.645
SD11Employment of disabled1.721.210
SD12Support for public health2.811.411
SD13Disclosures on occupational diseases1.921.402
SDSocial disclosures3.13250.65880
GD01Statement and policy on sustainability4.250.996
GD02The governance structure of the firm4.610.599
GD03Culture, ethics and values of the firms3.940.860
GD04Financial risk disclosure4.170.737
GD05Social and environmental risk disclosures2.831.159
GD06Provision of risk mitigation plans4.420.770
GD07Provision of measurable targets for the coming years3.811.091
GD08Assurance reports on environmental and social information2.331.171
GD09Information on primary brands, products or services3.721.365
GD10Information on markets served3.610.728
GD11Disclosure of engagement with stakeholders3.280.659
GD12Awards and recognitions4.920.280
GDGovernance disclosures3.82410.44221
ESGESG reporting practices3.48280.52153
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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