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Hajji, A M and Lewis, P (2013) Development of productivity-based estimating tool for energy and air emissions from earthwork construction activities. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2(01), 84-100.

Miller, W and Buys, L (2013) Factors influencing sustainability outcomes of housing in subtropical Australia. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2(01), 60-83.

Siew, R Y J, Balatbat, M C A and Carmichael, D G (2013) The relationship between sustainability practices and financial performance of construction companies. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2(01), 6-27.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Australia; construction companies; financial performance; non-financial reporting
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2046-6099
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/20466091311325827
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – Over recent years, a number of companies have committed to sharing information relating to their environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities, in response to a higher demand for transparency from stakeholders. This paper aims to explore the impact of such reporting on the financial performance of construction companies. Design/methodology/approach – This paper first examines the state of non-financial reporting of publicly-listed construction companies on climate change, environmental management, environmental efficiency, health and safety, human capital, conduct, stakeholder engagement, governance and other matters deemed to be of concern to institutional investors. It then presents the results of an empirical study on the impact of issuing non-financial reports and the extent of companies’ sustainability practices (represented by ESG scores) on the financial performance of the companies. Financial performance is measured via a range of financial ratios. Findings – The paper finds that a majority of the publicly-listed construction companies studied have low levels of reporting, while construction companies issuing non-financial reports largely outperform those which do not in a number of selected financial ratios, although the correlation between financial performance and ESG scores is not strong. Originality/value – The originality of this research lies in its use of “hard data”, and it is supported by a wide range of financial ratios; this is distinguished from the existing, largely qualitative literature.

Slagstad, H and Brattebø, H (2013) Use of LCA to evaluate solutions for water and waste infrastructure in the early planning phase of carbon-neutral urban settlements. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2(01), 28-42.

Thomsen, J, Berker, T, Hauge, Å L, Denizou, K, Wågø, S and Jerkø, S (2013) The interaction between building and users in passive and zero-energy housing and offices: The role of interfaces, knowledge and user commitment. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2(01), 43-59.