Corporate reputational dynamics and their impact on global commodity markets

Iris Li, Erdinc Akyildirim, Thomas Conlon and Shaen Corbet

Journal of Commodity Markets, 2025, vol. 37, issue C

Abstract: This research examines investor response to negative Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reputational events across international commodity-related corporations. By distinguishing between G7 and non-G7 nations, we highlight a negative equity market response to such ESG-related reputational events, emphasising the influence of regional, governance and environmental factors alongside corporate reporting practices. The research further assesses the potential of corporate ESG preparedness in mitigating negative market outcomes. It also identifies commodities such as wheat, rice, and cocoa to be notably susceptible to reputational dynamics, whereas commodity markets such as oil and gold present evidence of marked resilience. The findings emphasise the importance of sector-specific regulatory approaches to ensure rigorous governance standards, especially in essential food production sectors.

Keywords: ESG; CSR; Commodity markets; Reputational disaster; Investor response (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G01 G14 G18 G32 G38 Q02 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcomm.2025.100459

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