A Suggested Approach to Reviewing Organizations' Sustainability Reports in Order to Maximize The Quality of their News Content

Document Type : Original Article

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Accounting department Institute of the Higher Future of Studies specialized technology Egypt

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between the approach to reviewing organizations' sustainability reports and the subsequent quality of news content. Utilizing quantitative data collected from 328 participants via questionnaires and secondary data from selected organizations' sustainability reports, the research aims to understand the perceived reliability and utilization of these reports in news content generation. Findings suggest a strong perception of reliability, with a significant portion of participants frequently using these reports for news. The clarity and need for external verification of these reports are also discussed, along with varied sectoral approaches in reporting styles. Furthermore, the study explores the effectiveness of different review methodologies on news content quality. This research contributes to the growing discourse on sustainability reporting, offering insights for both organizations and news agencies to optimize the use and review of these reports.

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