Sustainable Development
Sustainability principles balance the environmental, economic, and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development, to guarantee its long-term sustainability. Achieving sustainable tourism is a continuous process. These guidelines and management practices published by the UNWTO are applicable to all forms of tourism in ...
Posted on 13/07/22
Understanding the Effects of Environment, Social, and Governance Conduct on Financial Performance: Arguments for a Process and Integrated Modelling Approach
Current studies do not question the environmental (E), social (S) and governance (G) weightings assigned by rating agencies. Research findings on ESG conduct and financial performance of companies are inconclusive because they depend on relatively under-explored model specifications. Nor has research identified or ex ...
Posted on 06/07/22
The SDGs in Austrian Cities: A Comparison between 2017 and 2021
Municipalities rely on the national governments for information, training, and financing to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This survey cites the main challenges for Austrian municipalities in adopting and implementing the SDGs and shows the need for urgent action at local, regional and national le ...
Posted on 20/06/22
Is Sustainability Certification in Real Estate Worth It? – Evidence from European Office Markets
This analysis of European office space over a five-year period (2016–mid-2021) shows that the stock made up of certified buildings is steadily rising. In certified buildings, leasing velocity was generally higher, vacancy risk lower, and an average rent premium of 21% was observed. As countries increasingly announce ...
Posted on 15/06/22
What’s Lost When We Talk ‘ESG’ and Not ‘Sustainability’
Corporate profitability is the sole purpose of ESG (environment, social and governance) disclosure, not sustainable development per se. SDG achievement for the sustainability of the biosphere and socio-economic environment of the world for all stakeholders is not the intended purpose of ESG. Instead, it focuses on pr ...
Posted on 30/05/22
Publishings2024-07-09T11:16:17+02:00