By Luke Capizzo and Andrea Martinez Gonzalez

Examining the psychological implications of authentic CSA across environmental and racial justice

March 18, 2024

By Luke Capizzo, University of Missouri, and Andrea Martinez Gonzalez, James Madison University

Especially in a society with eroding trust in institutions, “authenticity” is a buzzword, an ever-present social media aspiration, and a key mindset for strategic communicators.

As expectations for organizations to engage in social issues have increased, it’s no longer enough to simply take public stances on contentious issues. Companies must do so authentically and with genuine commitment. And, in a hyper-partisan U.S. political environment,… More

Gregoria Arum Yudarwati, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta

Encouraging pro-environmental behavior among women groups in Bali

March 6, 2024

By Gregoria Arum Yudarwati, Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta

There is a need to understand corporate sustainability communication from the perspective of women groups as agents of pro-environmental behavior and circular economy initiative.

My study contends that corporate sustainability communication should facilitate the communication process that promotes the ideas of equality and inclusion of the public who bring their identities, histories, stories, biases and imperfections, into the decision-making process.

With the support of the Page Center, fieldwork… More

Baobao Song, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Minhee Choi, Texas Tech University

Learning from the UN’s sustainability communication partnership with BTS

March 1, 2024

By Baobao Song, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Minhee Choi, Texas Tech University

On September 20, 2021, the United Nations (U.N.) held its 76th annual General Assembly in a hybrid format, featuring in-person and online participation. The event received special attention because of BTS, a seven-member South Korean boy band. During the assembly, over one million fans worldwide joined the live online event as BTS delivered a seven-minute speech at the U.N. headquarters on climate change, digital community, and… More

By Courtney D. Boman and Matthew S. VanDyke, University of Alabama

Navigating deceptive environmental messaging of greenwashing and interventions

February 27, 2024

By Courtney D. Boman and Matthew S. VanDyke, University of Alabama

In the era of heightened environmental awareness, consumers increasingly seek products aligned with sustainability values. However, amidst genuine efforts, a larger shadow looms – greenwashing. This deceptive practice involves organizations intentionally disseminating misleading information (i.e., disinformation) to create an eco-friendly public image. Our study, funded by the 2022 Arthur W. Page Center’s sustainability call, delves into the nuanced dynamics of greenwashing susceptibility, offering… More

Sustainability publics: Theories of segmentation and effective strategic environmental communication

February 20, 2024

By Hyelim Lee, Washington State University; Alessandro Lovari, University of Cagliari; and Cristina Vaz de Almeida, Technical University of Lisbon; Jeong-Nam Kim, The University of Oklahoma

Environmental sustainability is the long-term maintenance of factors and practices that contribute to the quality of the environment. A key goal for interventions is to foster public engagement and behavior that supports this sustainability. In this context, "plasticity" refers to the capacity for being molded or altered, a term used to distinguish… More

Motorsports Research

Green racing: Motorsports pave a new path toward sustainability

February 9, 2024

By Virginia Harrison, Clemson University, and Rosalynn Vasquez, Baylor University

As the public’s environmental consciousness grows, more organizations are advocating for a sustainable future. Over the years, the climate crisis has gained momentum from various leaders and influencers, such as scientists, celebrities, religious leaders and corporations.

Sports organizations also have a unique power, position, and responsibility to promote prosocial, ethical conversations across the globe. As a new change agent, motorsports series have been taking big steps toward… More

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