Table 4.

Direction of questionnaire items (n = 48)

StatementStrongly agreeAgreeDo not knowDisagreeStrongly disagreeMeanDirection of the itemRank
To create a better social and ethical image for the company3095134.29Strongly agree1
To enhance the mental image of the company2797144.13Agree2
To positively impact firm’s value23146324.10Agree3
To promote firm’s value25107424.08Agree4
To build PR image as a marketing strategy20166153.94Agree5
To signify firm’s leadership in the sector18167433.88Agree6
To improve firm’s economic performance14188713.77Agree7
To comply with the CMA’s guide for ESG reporting14129943.73Agree8
To contribute to the public affairs112010523.69Agree9
To improve stakeholder trust in the company14179263.65Agree10
To demonstrate ethical principles13169823.63Agree11
To enhance CSR awareness13168923.60Agree12
To exhibit a role in society that surpasses the mere generation of profits111810543.56Agree13
To correspond to the IFRS requirements on such disclosure121512543.54Agree14
To serve society131412453.54Agree15
To signal to investors the company’s care for the earth91814343.52Agree16
To avoid possible legal responsibility141111933.50Agree17
To meet ethical motivation of stakeholders101711643.48Agree18
To comply with business social responsibility which has an Islamic aspect14129943.48Agree19
To signify firm’s profitability81220443.33Do not know20
To meet ethical motivation of senior management1010141043.25Do not know21
To satisfy and meet independent directors’ requirement for accountability to environmental practices81215943.23Do not know22
To signify firm’s size88151073.00Do not know23
To develop the society in accordance with the concept of the umma51216682.96Do not know24
Source: Author’s own work

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