Abstracts – Browse Results
Click on the titles below to expand the information about each abstract.
Viewing 11 results ...
Baker, D and Mahmood, M N (2012) Developing tools to support complex infrastructure decision-making. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(01), 59-72.
Baker, D and Mahmood, M N (2012) Developing tools to support complex infrastructure decision-making. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(01), 59-72.
Brandon, P (2012) Sustainable development: ignorance is fatal - what don. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(01), 14-28.
Brandon, P (2012) Sustainable development: ignorance is fatal - what don't we know?. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(01), 14-28.
Glass, J (2012) The state of sustainability reporting in the construction sector. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(01), 87-104.
Glass, J (2012) The state of sustainability reporting in the construction sector. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(01), 87-104.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: communication; corporate reporting; disclosure; responsibility; sustainability
- ISBN/ISSN: 2046-6099
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/20466091211227070
- Abstract:
Purpose - As a mechanism to make a company's strategies, actions and achievements more transparent, sustainability reporting (SR) enables companies to communicate performance, develop a reputation for responsible behaviour and gain competitive advantage, yet it remains largely voluntary. A scant evidence base suggests that the construction sector lags behind other industries on SR; the purpose of this paper is to clarify the current status and define a research framework for future development of SR in construction. Design/methodology/approach - This paper examines standards for disclosure, scope and content vehicles for disclosure, transparency and assurance, voluntary vs mandatory reporting, and integrated reporting, through a review of literature, reports and standards. Findings - SR can drive change, offer competitive advantage and reputational capital, but this is contested ground, academically. A critical examination of SR in construction contributes to the debate by identifying challenges around data durability, stakeholder engagement, reputation management and the nature of the sector. A novel framework, research questions and recommendations are presented. Research limitations/implications - This study is based on literature, standards and guidance documents, so has not yet been subject to scrutiny via empirical research; recommendations for such are, however, outlined clearly within the paper. Originality/value - Construction companies have to balance commercial drivers with demands for high-profile sustainable buildings and enhanced corporate sustainability; this is a generally under-researched area. This is the first paper to argue that SR offers a new lens on corporate sustainability in construction and considerable scope for novel research.
Pisello, A L, Xu, X, Taylor, J E and Cotana, F (2012) Network of buildings. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(01), 73-86.
Pisello, A L, Xu, X, Taylor, J E and Cotana, F (2012) Network of buildings' impact on indoor thermal performance. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(01), 73-86.
Roggema, R, Kabat, P and Dobbelsteen, A v d (2012) Towards a spatial planning framework for climate adaptation. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(01), 29-58.
Roggema, R, Kabat, P and Dobbelsteen, A v d (2012) Towards a spatial planning framework for climate adaptation. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(01), 29-58.
Yang, J (2012) Editorial: promoting integrated development for smart and sustainable built environment. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(01), 4-13.