Cooperatives are frequently presumed to align with sustainability due to their democratic governance and community focus, yet empirical evidence on their implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards remains fragmented. This article analyzes ESG practices across six cooperative sectors—agriculture, finance, housing, consumer/retail, utilities, and worker/platform cooperatives—using comparative document analysis, sectoral case studies, and emerging … Continue reading WP 139 | 26 ESG Implementation and governance boundaries in cooperatives: a cross-sector managerial perspective