This book introduces readers to the main types of corporate sustainability practices. The first section examines both the ratings provided by international agencies and the various ESG (Environmental, Social and Government) indexes existing at 2021. In turn, the second part empirically...

Introduction -- Defining and Understanding the Family Firm -- The Spatial Dimension of Firm’s Economic Activity -- Firms in Territories: the Local Roots of Family Firms -- Family Firms, Corporate Social Responsibility and Place-Based Enterprises -- Unveiling the Origins of Local Roots: A Case...