This study uses advanced natural language processing methods to identify companies that are aligned with the UN SDGs based on the text in their sustainability disclosures. Using CSR reports of Russel 1000 companies between 2010-2019 we apply a logistic classifier, support vector machines (SVM)...

Purpose Logistics as a sector has a key role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and in reducing the dependency of our economy on non-renewable energy sources. The challenges are enormous: by 2050 the sector needs to have achieved about 50% lower fossil fuel use and CO 2 emissions. If...