Climate Change Trailblazers - What Makes Them Unique?: An Empirical Analysis

Abstract

In our empirical investigation of over a hundred publicly listed Canadian companies, we assess their longitudinal advancements toward the successful reporting on climate change. Utilizing data extracted from the EIKON/Reuters database, we identify both commonalities and differences in their approaches, developmental stages, and corporate characteristics. Our findings reveal a significant variance in progress among these companies, with some demonstrating substantial advancements in their climate change reporting efforts, while others lag behind. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing corporate climate reporting success in Canada, offering valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and stakeholders interested in enhancing corporate transparency and accountability in addressing climate change.

Presenters

Petra Dilling
Associate Professor, School of Graduate Studies, SUNY Empire State University, New York, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Poster Session

Theme

2024 Special Focus—Responding to a Climate Emergency: Purpose Driven Organizations for a Sustainable Future

KEYWORDS

CLIMATE CHANGE, CORPORATIONS, SUSTAINABILITY, EMPIRICAL DATA ANALYSIS, LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS, CANADA