CSR disclosure and corporate sustainability: evidence from the Shenzhen Stock Exchange

Main author: Yekini, Kemi
Other authors: Li, Han
Ohalehi, Paschal
Chijoke-Mgbame, ‪Aruoriwo M
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description In this paper we examined the relationship between CSR and corporate sustainability of Chinese companies listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. This is necessitated by the high demand and increase in CSR activities and disclosures around the globe. Using a sample of 317 companies, we drew insights from the triple bottom line (TBL) and stakeholder theory to investigate the relationship between CSR and corporate sustainability. Data was analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM). A major contribution of this paper is the construction of a comprehensive CSR information disclosure index capable of guiding researchers and managers in measuring their CSR activities and reporting. The study's findings revealed that most Chinese companies stayed at the intermediate level of CSR information disclosure. Although CSR disclosure in economic and social dimension has a significant positive effect on corporate sustainability, our result shows a negative relationship with CSR in environmental dimension.
format Journal Article
author Yekini, Kemi
author_facet Yekini, Kemi
Li, Han
Ohalehi, Paschal
Chijoke-Mgbame, ‪Aruoriwo M
authorStr Yekini, Kemi
author_letter Yekini, Kemi
author2 Li, Han
Ohalehi, Paschal
Chijoke-Mgbame, ‪Aruoriwo M
author2Str Li, Han
Ohalehi, Paschal
Chijoke-Mgbame, ‪Aruoriwo M
title CSR disclosure and corporate sustainability: evidence from the Shenzhen Stock Exchange
publisher Inderscience
publishDate 2019
url https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/32119/