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From ESG to Sustainable Development: A Path Designed for the Triple Helix Spheres

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT This work examines the relationship between environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and sustainable development (SD), highlighting a scientific gap in their effective connection. It aims to propose a framework with recommendations for promoting SD through ESG, considering the governmental, business, and academic spheres from the triple helix (TH) perspective. This framework provides guidelines for public policies, corporate practices, and scientific research, fostering a sustainable balance between the economy, society, and the environment. Using the scientific methods of content analysis and technical–scientific scenario, various sources were analyzed, including patents, legislation, corporate reports, and scientific articles from leading ESG countries. Its findings indicate that the strategic implementation of ESG enhances public governance, strengthens corporate competitiveness, and drives academic innovation. Theoretically, this work articulates ESG and TH to advance SD theory. Practically, it enables governments, businesses, and academia to promote SD in an integrated manner.

Source: Sustainable Development

DOI: 10.1002/sd.70355

Authors: Elen Cristina Bravos Giupponi, Maximilian Espuny, Camila Fabrício Poltronieri, Otávio José de Oliveira

Institutions: Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp), Universidade de São Paulo

Language: English

Topic: University-Industry-Government Innovation Models

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,250

Funders: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico