RESEARCH BRIEF - Across all measured societies, ESG performance contributed to financial performance. There are cultural attributes, however, that both strengthen and weaken this relationship.
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RESEARCH BRIEF - Companies generally benefit financially from engaging in CSR activities. See where national characteristics make a difference...
RESEARCH BRIEF - Researchers examined the relationships between home and host countries to determine if firms will increase ESG performance in host countries when conflict is present.
RESEARCH BRIEF - CSR assurance increases investors’ value of firm CSR performance by improving financial performance and financial reporting quality.
RESEARCH BRIEF - Companies looking to improve their customer relationships and customer engagement via CSR initiatives should focus on proactive activities.
RESEARCH BRIEF - Strategic shareholders positively influence a firms’ environmental proactivity, while the impact of financial shareholders in dependent on the firm’s level of foreign market exposure.
RESEARCH BRIEF - Comprehensive ESG disclosure significantly increases the likelihood of an EU listed company’s strong ESG and stock performance.
RESEARCH BRIEF - Working to adopt sustainability practices that improve ESG ratings can also significantly boost your company’s financial performance.