Assessing the Factors Influencing the Implementation of Environmental, Social, and Governance Standards by Enterprises in the Red River Delta Region
Published: August 4, 2026
Abstract
This study aims to assess the factors influencing the implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards by enterprises in the Red River Delta region. The research is conducted using quantitative analysis methods with data processed through SPSS 26. The results indicate that customer and market pressure, enterprise resources, awareness of carbon emissions, and policies and regulatory frameworks have a positive impact on enterprises’ ESG implementation. Based on these empirical findings, the study proposes several implications to promote higher levels of ESG adoption, thereby contributing to sustainable development.
Keywords
ESGsustainable developmententerprisesRed River Delta
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