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Membangun Kapabilitas Dan Strategi Keberlanjutanuntuk Meningkatkan Keunggulan Bersaing Pariwisata Bahari Indonesia, Diaz Pranita Dec 2016

Membangun Kapabilitas Dan Strategi Keberlanjutanuntuk Meningkatkan Keunggulan Bersaing Pariwisata Bahari Indonesia, Diaz Pranita

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

As the largest archipelago in the world that lies across the equator and important trade lanes of the world, the Indonesian marine tourism potential is enormous, both in terms of natural and cultural wealth. The government's commitment to build a nautical expected to contribute to the development of nautical tourism. This study proposes sustainability (sustainability) as a strategic capability that needs to be owned tourism destination to be ahead of the competition as well as how to apply the concepts of sustainability in business srategi maritime tourism destination so that sustainability can be the identity and spirit together and become …


Csr Reporting And The University, Corbin Wilson Aug 2016

Csr Reporting And The University, Corbin Wilson

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

There is currently no mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting standards for institutions of higher learning (universities) in the U.S. There is also no established governing or regulatory body designated with the responsibility of developing CSR reporting standards for universities. In recent years some universities have prepared and released self-reported CSR reports. However these reports may not be complete, much of the information included in the reports could be outdated, and all of it is subject to bias. Without commonly accepted CSR reporting standards, common reporting format, or metrics, it is difficult to compare the CSR efforts of various universities. …


Accounting For Impact: A Path To Innovation Through Csr Reporting, Madison F. Davis Jun 2016

Accounting For Impact: A Path To Innovation Through Csr Reporting, Madison F. Davis

Honors Projects

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Reporting has emerged as a way for companies to communicate emphasis and measures beyond the traditional profit. CSR Reporting has the potential to be used as a tool for companies to move from just compliance with sustainability standards to promote efficiency and innovation. Through case studies of current users, my project explores three reporting platforms and how these platforms can help companies measure this transition to efficiency and innovation rather than using sustainability practices as window-dressing for the reputation company.


University Sustainability Reporting: A Review Of The Literature And Development Of A Model., Alan J. Richardson, Meghan D. Kachler Jan 2016

University Sustainability Reporting: A Review Of The Literature And Development Of A Model., Alan J. Richardson, Meghan D. Kachler

Odette School of Business Publications

Many universities have made a commitment to improving the sustainability of their campuses however only a small number report to stakeholders on their sustainability performance to allow accountability and the quality of the reports issued varies widely. This Chapter reviews studies of sustainability reporting by universities and identifies the factors that have been associated with the decision to report on sustainability and the quality of those reports. Most of the existing empirical work on sustainability reporting by universities is case-based. We critique this literature and identify areas in need of conceptual and empirical clarification. We provide a model, hypotheses, constructs …


The Evolution Of The Annual Report To Shareholders, Laura Elizabeth Willimon Jan 2016

The Evolution Of The Annual Report To Shareholders, Laura Elizabeth Willimon

Honors College Theses

This exploratory study examines the evolution of the annual report to shareholders between 2005 and 2014. Several typical yet elective elements of annual reports are examined, specifically looking at the elements of sustainability, interactive interface, and length as it changed year to year. Additionally, I examined changes in independent auditor and classified companies according to Global Industry Classification Standards sectors.


Integration Of Sustainability Reporting At An Academic Institution, James William Shimko Jan 2016

Integration Of Sustainability Reporting At An Academic Institution, James William Shimko

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Leaders at nonprofit academic institutions are following the global business trend of embracing sustainability initiatives for positive social change; however, there has been slow growth in sustainability reporting among academic institutions. The purpose of this study was to explore the strategies and processes necessary for leaders and managers to integrate sustainability reporting into the reporting cycle for a nonprofit higher education institution. I conducted a single case study of a nonprofit academic institution that utilized sustainability reporting. The study sample consisted of 4 leaders and managers at a nonprofit academic institution located in the state of Michigan that published sustainability …