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The role of women and their impact on sustainability: a literature review

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Abstract

This literature review explores the impact of gender diversity on boards of directors in enhancing corporate sustainability. The findings highlight how, in both family and non family firms, female directors contribute to improving corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The aim is to investigate the impact of female representation on boards considering the several aspects related to CSR and ESG.
Original languageEnglish
Pages5
Publication statusPublished - 2024
EventXIX INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE «ACCOUNTING, ANALYSIS AND AUDIT: HISTORY, PRESENT AND PROSPECTS» - Saint Petersburg
Duration: 1 Jan 2024 → …

Conference

ConferenceXIX INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE «ACCOUNTING, ANALYSIS AND AUDIT: HISTORY, PRESENT AND PROSPECTS»
CitySaint Petersburg
Period1/01/24 → …

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

  • Board gender diversity
  • CSR performance
  • ESG
  • female directors
  • family and non family firms
  • women.

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