Analyzing Greenwashing Impact on Corporate Sustainability Reporting: Case Studies in South Africa

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of Study 1.2 Research Problem and Objectives 1.3 Importance of Study 1.4 Methodology Overview 2. Literature Review 2.1 Definition of Greenwashing 2.2 Corporate Sustainability Reporting 2.3 Previous Case Studies Analysis 2.4 Greenwashing in International Context 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Case Study Selection Criteria 3.4 Data Analysis Techniques 4. Theoretical Framework 4.1 Stakeholder Theory 4.2 Legitimacy Theory 4.3 Developments in Sustainability Frameworks 5. Case Studies in South Africa 5.1 Company A: Sustainability Strategies 5.2 Company B: Reporting and Greenwashing 5.3 Company C: Lessons and Failures 6. Impact on Corporate Sustainability 6.1 Evaluating Reporting Practices 6.2 Stakeholder Perception Analysis 6.3 Long-term Implications of Greenwashing 7. Discussion 7.1 Key Findings Synthesis 7.2 Comparison with Global Practices 7.3 Recommendations for Corporations 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Research Findings 8.2 Contributions to Academic Literature 8.3 Future Research Directions