Browsing Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences by Subject "sustainability"
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An evaluation of the co-operative business model within the context of the global reporting initiative
(Clute Institute, 2013)Sustainability reporting, renowned as an instrument for businesses to communicate how they function more efficiently and responsibly within the social and physical environment, while simultaneously remaining profitable, ... -
Integrated reporting compliance with the global reporting initiative framework: an analysis of the South African Mining Industry
(Clute Institute, 2012)For all financial years ending on or after March 1st 2010, all companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Ltd (JSE) have to provide an Integrated Report (as part of the JSE’s listing requirements). This report is ... -
Investigating the financial benefits of green buildings
(Business Perspectives Publishing Company, 2015)Due to the deterioration of the Earth’s health and the uncertainty in terms of climate changes, issues such as the economy, food, water and energy supplies, have become worldwide phenomena. Buildings have a huge role to ... -
An investigation of the economic performance of sustainability reporting companies versus non-reporting companies: a South African perspective
(Kamla-Raj Enterprises, 2011)This study explores the potential differences in the economic performances of companies that report on their sustainability information and those companies that do not report thereon. Even though there have been similar ... -
The feasibility of a nuclear renaissance: a cost-benefit analysis of nuclear energy as a source of electricity
(AOSIS, 2016)Purpose: This article evaluates a possible global nuclear renaissance in the provision of electrical energy. Problem investigated: Several countries, such as South Africa, are experiencing problems in the provision of ... -
Using the cultural dimension and accounting value classification frameworks to investigate cultural diversity in a multi-national South African-based company
(University of Primorska, 2013)The developing South African economy provides good business opportunities for global companies. Despite the popularity of mergers and acquisitions as a way to expand into a developing economy, many such business transaction ...