Purpose: This study identifies the factors that influence companies to obtain the B corporation certification. Drawing from institutional isomorphism, gender socialization theory, the ethics of care and social identity theory, the authors examine the impact of geographic locality, product...

Purpose – This study aims to examine whether the association between stakeholders and corporate social responsibility (CSR) documented in developed countries exists in China. Design/methodology/approach – This study tests the hypothesis and examines the impact of the central government,...