This paper undertakes a critical examination of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings, focusing on their application within the agri-food and textile, apparel, and fashion industries. As the demand for sustainable practices grows, so does the need for reliable ESG ratings that stakeholders can trust for investment and policy-making decisions. The core of our study [...]

Collaboration with external innovation drivers is one of the opportunities that companies, especially if belonging to more traditional sectors, can seize to embark on a twofold path oriented towards both a sustainable horizon and a Digital Transformation goal. This is the case of the Palescandolo Lavorazioni Siderurgiche, which works in the traditional sector of shipbuilding, [...]