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A developmental agenda for sustainability governance in banking an emerging markets context : an exploratory study of the integration of corporate governance with corporate sustainability performance in South Africa’s banking sector
Mini Dissertation (MPhil (Corporate Strategy))--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/101843 A developmental agenda for sustainability governance in banking an emerging markets context : an exploratory study of the integration of corporate governance with corporate sustainability performance in South Africa’s banking sector Fairhurst, Keith ichelp@gibs.co.za Masemola, Refilwe UCTD Sustainability Performance Sustainability Resilience Social Environmental Risk Reporting Directors Good Corporate Governance Strategy Purpose Integration Diversity of Thinking Risk Management Compliance Technology Standard Frameworks and Guidelines Sustainable Finance Regulatory Impact Future Trends Mini Dissertation (MPhil (Corporate Strategy))--University of Pretoria, 2024. This qualitative exploration aimed to identify the role of corporate governance in enabling sustainability performance in South Africa's banks. Through semi-structured interviews with banking professionals and sustainability experts, the study examined the intricate relationship between corporate governance and corporate sustainability performance. The findings revealed several key insights. Firstly, the study highlighted the critical role that management practices play in shaping a strong corporate governance culture within the banks. The ethical conduct and leadership of senior management were shown to influence perceptions, responses, and adherence to governance standards directly. Secondly, the concept of integrated thinking emerged as significant, demonstrating the banks' recognition of the interdependence among various organisational aspects and their ecosystem. Unexpectedly, the study identified diversity of mindset as a crucial aspect of effective decision-making and strategy implementation in the banks. This finding expands existing literature on diversity in corporate governance by emphasizing the importance of cognitive diversity beyond just physical and demographic traits. Furthermore, the research provided valuable insights into how external factors, such as reputation, the risk of greenwashing, and the broader country context, —impact the banks' sustainability practices and disclosures. The study also underscored the necessity of appropriate resources and capabilities for integrating effective corporate sustainability strategies. Lastly, the central role of corporate purpose in merging corporate governance and corporate sustainability practices was emphasized. The study discovered that the banks' commitment to creating mutually beneficial value for all stakeholders, as guided by their corporate purpose, played a crucial role in shaping their decision-making and strategies. These findings contribute to the literature on corporate governance and corporate sustainability performance, particularly within the context of South Africa's banking sector. The study offers a nuanced understanding of the complex interrelationships between various internal and external governance mechanisms, as well as the roles of leadership, resources, capabilities, and corporate purpose in driving sustainable practices within banks. Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) MPhil (Corporate Strategy) Unrestricted Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) SDG-08:Decent work and economic growth SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure SDG-16:Peace,justice and strong institutions SDG-17:Partnerships for the goals 2025-04-02T07:01:42Z 2025-04-02T07:01:42Z 2025-05-05 2024-11 Mini Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101843 en © 2024 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Sustainability Performance Sustainability Resilience Social Environmental Risk Reporting Directors Good Corporate Governance Strategy Purpose Integration Diversity of Thinking Risk Management Compliance Technology Standard Frameworks and Guidelines Sustainable Finance Regulatory Impact Future Trends A developmental agenda for sustainability governance in banking an emerging markets context : an exploratory study of the integration of corporate governance with corporate sustainability performance in South Africa’s banking sector |
| title | A developmental agenda for sustainability governance in banking an emerging markets context : an exploratory study of the integration of corporate governance with corporate sustainability performance in South Africa’s banking sector |
| title_full | A developmental agenda for sustainability governance in banking an emerging markets context : an exploratory study of the integration of corporate governance with corporate sustainability performance in South Africa’s banking sector |
| title_fullStr | A developmental agenda for sustainability governance in banking an emerging markets context : an exploratory study of the integration of corporate governance with corporate sustainability performance in South Africa’s banking sector |
| title_full_unstemmed | A developmental agenda for sustainability governance in banking an emerging markets context : an exploratory study of the integration of corporate governance with corporate sustainability performance in South Africa’s banking sector |
| title_short | A developmental agenda for sustainability governance in banking an emerging markets context : an exploratory study of the integration of corporate governance with corporate sustainability performance in South Africa’s banking sector |
| title_sort | developmental agenda for sustainability governance in banking an emerging markets context an exploratory study of the integration of corporate governance with corporate sustainability performance in south africa s banking sector |
| topic | UCTD Sustainability Performance Sustainability Resilience Social Environmental Risk Reporting Directors Good Corporate Governance Strategy Purpose Integration Diversity of Thinking Risk Management Compliance Technology Standard Frameworks and Guidelines Sustainable Finance Regulatory Impact Future Trends |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101843 |