The Strategic Potential of Publishing ESG information in Strengthening the Competitiveness of the Wood-Based Sector

Author : Mgr. Lucia Dzianová, doc. Ing. Ján Parobek, doc. Ing. Hubert Paluš, PhD., Ing. Michal Dzian, PhD.

Abstract :The growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in global supply chains increases the pressure on forestry and wood-processing companies to demonstrate transparent and responsible practices. In Slovakia, where the wood-processing sector plays a key role in the bioeconomy and sustainable forest management, ESG communication increasingly shapes the competitive position of enterprises. This article examines how ESG reporting and communication serve as sources of comparative advantage, focusing on material topics such as sustainable timber sourcing, certification, carbon footprint reduction, circularity, and occupational safety. Special attention is given to digitalization and technological innovation automated reporting, and intelligent monitoring that enhance ESG effectiveness. The findings show that high-quality ESG reporting positively influences the competitiveness of Slovak wood-processing companies. The study was prepared within the framework of project no. APVV-23-0022 The integration of eco innovation into the innovation process, and the VEGA project No. 1/0494/22 Comparative Advantages of the Wood Processing Industry under the Growing Influence of Green Economy Principles; the KEGA project No. 012TU Z-4/2025 Marketing in the Digital Era: Strategies, Trends, and Technologies, and IPA 12/2025 Survey of the readiness of DSP companies to report ESG indicators

Keywords :ESG reporting, wood-processing industry, Slovakia, sustainable forestry, digitalization, corporate competitiveness

Conference Name :"International Conference on Environment and Life Science (ICELS - 25)"

Conference Place Brno,Czech Republic

Conference Date 11th Dec 2025