Beyond compliance: How ESG dashboards enable strategic sustainability management in Nigerian organizations

This study investigates the impact of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) dashboards on sustainability management practices in Nigerian organizations, focusing on three key capabilities: Data Integration, Real-Time Monitoring and Responsiveness, and Predictive Analytics. The specific population consisted of 480 relevant personnel from organizations such as Dangote Cement, Access Bank, Nigerian Breweries, MTN Nigeria, and Oando PLC. A scientifically determined sample size of 218 respondents was drawn using Yamane’s (1967) formula, with proportional allocation across the five organizations. A total of 200 valid questionnaires were retrieved, achieving a response rate of 91.7%. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire designed to quantitatively assess the effectiveness of ESG dashboard capabilities in driving sustainability efforts beyond compliance. Regression analysis was employed to assess the relationship between the ESG dashboard capabilities and sustainability outcomes, with the results indicating that Real-Time Monitoring and Responsiveness had the most significant effect, followed by Data Integration and Predictive Analytics. Sector-specific findings suggest that industries such as telecommunications and financial services may benefit more from enhanced real-time monitoring, whereas sectors like cement manufacturing and oil & gas may focus more on predictive analytics and data integration. Finally, the study recommends future research to explore ESG dashboard adoption in other developing economies and investigate the long-term effects of these technologies on organizational sustainability.