Mapping the determinants of carbon-related CEO compensation: a multilevel approach

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Mapping the determinants of carbon-related CEO compensation: a multilevel approach. / Winschel, Julija.
in: Society and Business Review, Jahrgang 17, Nr. 2, 30.03.2022, S. 160-195.

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Winschel J. Mapping the determinants of carbon-related CEO compensation: a multilevel approach. Society and Business Review. 2022 Mär 30;17(2):160-195. Epub 2021 Aug 17. doi: 10.1108/SBR-06-2021-0085

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abstract = "Purpose: In view of the current climate change emergency and the growing importance of the climate-related accountability of companies, this paper aims to advance a comprehensive understanding of the determinants of carbon-related chief executive officer (CEO) compensation. Design/methodology/approach: Building on the agency-theoretical perspective on executive compensation and existing work in the fields of management, corporate governance, cultural studies, and behavioral science, this paper derives a multilevel framework of the determinants of carbon-related CEO compensation. Findings: This paper maps the determinants of carbon-related CEO compensation at the societal, organizational, group, and individual levels of analysis. It also provides research propositions on the determinants that can support and challenge the implementation of this instrument of environmental corporate governance. Originality/value: In the past literature, the determinants of carbon-related CEO compensation have remained largely unexplored. This paper contributes to the academic discussion on environmental corporate governance by showcasing the role of interlinkages among the determinants of carbon-related CEO compensation and the possible countervailing impacts. In view of the complex interdisciplinary nature of climate change impact, this paper encourages businesses practitioners and regulators to intensify their climate change mitigation efforts and delineates the levers at their disposal.",
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