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Corporate Sustainability Performance Measurement Systems: A Review and Research Agenda

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  • Cory Searcy, 2012. "Corporate Sustainability Performance Measurement Systems: A Review and Research Agenda," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 107(3), pages 239-253, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:107:y:2012:i:3:p:239-253
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-1038-z
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