ESG and its Impact on Financial Indicators

Klaus Rainer Kirchhoff (), Sönke Niefünd () and Julian von Pressentin ()
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Klaus Rainer Kirchhoff: Kirchhoff Consult AG
Sönke Niefünd: Merck Finck a Quintet Private Bank

Chapter Chapter 9 in ESG: Sustainability as a Strategic Success Factor, 2024, pp 89-132 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter examines the impact of ESG factors (Environmental, Social, Governance) on the financial metrics of companies. It is argued that strong Corporate Social Performance (CSP), expressed in high ESG standards, often correlates with strong Corporate Financial Performance (CFP). The systematic consideration of ESG factors in corporate strategy can improve CSP and positively impact financial metrics. The chapter also highlights the role of ESG factors in investment decision-making and the increasing importance of ESG ratings. It concludes with a discussion on the challenges of integrating ESG factors and improving CSP, particularly in relation to the measurement, evaluation, and communication of ESG performance.

Keywords: ESG factors; Corporate Social Performance; Corporate Financial Performance; Financial ratios; Investment decisions; ESG ratings; Corporate strategy; Sustainability; Risk management; EU taxonomy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-45831-7_9

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