When numbers go green: behavioural sparks for SMEs sustainability reporting

Key Points

• This research aims to identify behavioral strategies that facilitate sustainability reporting among small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
• Implemented a randomized trial to assess interventions promoting sustainability practices among SMEs.
• Conducted surveys and collected data on sustainability reporting frequency and quality before and after interventions.
• Interventions led to a 30% increase in sustainability reporting frequency among SMEs (p<0.05).
• Quality of reports improved with a 25% rise in comprehensive disclosure measures (p<0.01).

Abstract