Strategic Cost Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Risk Management and Organizational Effectiveness: Potential Effects on the Sustainable Development Goals by Manufacturing Firms

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are now trending in the world as they document a collection of seventeen interlinked objectives towards achieving the status of a developed nation by 2030.In Malaysia, commitment towards becoming a developed nation is evident through the integration of the SDGs with the 12 th Malaysia Plan strategies and initiatives.SDGs cover broad challenges that come from economic inclusion, diminishing natural resources, environmental degradation, and climate change impacts.Following this, businesses play a critical role in facilitating national sustainable development as they make an immeasurable impact on society either from financial, social, or environmental aspects.Thus, this will discuss strategic cost management, corporate social responsibility, risk management, and organizational effectiveness, which have potential effects on the development of SDGs by manufacturing companies.This paper offers new insights into the factors that shaping the relationship between SDGs and business operations.As such, it can serve as a valuable reference to the companies seeking to enhance the sustainability of their day-to-day activities.