Relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Performance: 97 Companies Listed on the FTSE100 London Stock Exchange

Adel Necib, Noura Jarboui and Anis Jarboui

International Journal of Finance, Insurance and Risk Management, 2025, vol. 15, issue 3, 53-70

Abstract: Purpose: This study intends to investigate the connection between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and financial performance (FP), two ideas that, despite first appearances, are strongly related from both an academic and practical standpoint. We used the (ESG) criterion to measure CSR variables, and the financial ratio Return On Assets (ROA) to measure FP. These chosen variables have been extensively used in earlier research, which has supported their potential impact on businesses' financial performance. Design/Methodology/Approach: A quantitative methodology based on the analysis of extra-financial (ESG) data from the "Covalence" database and the financial information of 97 companies listed on the London FTSE 100 is used to perform the study. However, the scientific development environment Spyder 4.2.5 for Python was utilized to do the descriptive statistics and statistical modelling analyses utilizing multiple regression. Findings: The findings of the statistical tests conducted to determine whether the sub-hypotheses given in support of the main hypothesis (H1) were valid revealed that social (S) and governance (G) practices have a favourable and appreciable influence on CSR. On the other hand, they noted the absence of any linear or complicated link between Environmental (E) practices and EFP that was statistically significant. The study concluded that there is a positive and statistically significant link between CSR and financial success, proving that social enterprise may be profitable. Practical Implications: Because of the financial gain it brings to the business entity, the study advises that corporations be encouraged to step up their efforts and incorporate social issues into their short- and long-term objectives. Originality/Value: This empirical study's findings provide proof that social policies improve financial performance.

Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility; financial performance; ESG criteria; ROA; FTSE100. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G30 G32 L25 M14 M48 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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