Cultural Drivers of Sustainability Reporting in the European Energy Sector: A Comparative Case Study of Romanian and Italian Companies
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0134 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
Page range: 1778 - 1787
Published on: Jul 21, 2026
Published by: Bucharest University of Economic Studies
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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