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Integrating the SDGs into Corporate Strategy: A Case Study of EDP Group

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  • Helena Costa Oliveira

    (Centro de Estudos Organizacionais e Sociais, Department of Accounting, Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, 4465-004 Porto, Portugal)

  • Marta Gomes

    (Department of Accounting, Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, 4465-004 Porto, Portugal)

  • Isabel Maldonado

    (Centro de Estudos Organizacionais e Sociais, Department of Accounting, Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, REMIT—Universidade Portucalense and GOVCOPP—Universidade de Aveiro, 4465-004 Porto, Portugal)

  • Susana Bastos

    (Centro de Estudos Organizacionais e Sociais, Department of Accounting, Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, 4465-004 Porto, Portugal)

  • Paulino Silva

    (Centro de Estudos Organizacionais e Sociais, Department of Accounting, Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, 4465-004 Porto, Portugal)

Abstract

This research investigates the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the business practices of the Portuguese energy giant EDP Group. We analyse the company’s annual reports, sustainability reports, and public statements to explore the motivations, challenges, and key organisational dimensions involved in this process. Our findings reveal that EDP Group’s strong commitment to sustainability, external pressures, and stakeholder expectations have driven the integration of the SDGs into its strategic and operational plans. The company’s cultural emphasis on environmental and social responsibility and formal management control systems has facilitated this integration. However, challenges such as the lack of standardised metrics to measure social and environmental impacts and the evolving regulatory landscape hinder progress. This study contributes to understanding how large corporations can effectively integrate the SDGs into their business models, providing valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers.

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  • Helena Costa Oliveira & Marta Gomes & Isabel Maldonado & Susana Bastos & Paulino Silva, 2025. "Integrating the SDGs into Corporate Strategy: A Case Study of EDP Group," Administrative Sciences, MDPI, vol. 15(7), pages 1-28, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jadmsc:v:15:y:2025:i:7:p:253-:d:1690614
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