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ABSTRACT This study investigates how strategic investors influence the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure and dividend policy in US firms. Drawing on agency and stakeholder theory, we conceptualize dividends not merely as financial signals but as instruments of stakeholder‐oriented wealth distribution.
Niklas Heinzel, Rainer Lueg
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ABSTRACT Through the lenses of the resource‐based view (RBV) and signaling theory, this study investigates the link between corporate social performance (CSP) and acquisition premiums in cross‐border M&As, with a focus on the signaling role of CSP.
Bolun Zhang
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Physical Climate Risk in Asset Management
ABSTRACT Climate‐related phenomena are increasingly affecting regions worldwide, manifesting as floods, water scarcity, and heat waves, significantly impairing companies' assets and productivity. It is essential for asset managers to quantify the exposure of their portfolios to such risk.
Michele Azzone +3 more
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ABSTRACT Motivated by the growing attention and concerns surrounding climate change and the potential role of institutional investors' ownership concentration (OC) in reducing corporations' greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, this article explores the relationship between various forms of institutional ownership and firms' GHG emission intensity. To do so,
Daniele Giordino +3 more
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Corporate Environmental Responsibility, Environmental Policy Stringency and Debt Cost in Europe
ABSTRACT The financial implications of corporate environmental responsibility (CER) remain a subject of considerable debate, with empirical evidence often yielding mixed results. This ambiguity suggests that the relationship is contingent upon broader contextual factors, particularly the institutional environment.
Francisco José González Sánchez +3 more
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ABSTRACT This study investigates why financially constrained Chinese firms continue to engage in substantial philanthropic giving and whether such donations yield financial and sustainability‐related benefits. Positioned at the intersection of corporate social responsibility (CSR), financing constraints, and sustainable development, it examines the ...
Jiayang Cheng +3 more
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ABSTRACT This paper investigates whether and to what extent corporate sustainability policies attract shareholder activism—and whether such attention is general or selectively targeted. While sustainability initiatives are typically viewed as signals of legitimacy and ethical commitment, we argue that they may also heighten stakeholder expectations and
Maria Cristina Zaccone
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ABSTRACT The European Union (EU) has consistently advanced sustainability goals, with the 2019 European Green Deal (EGD) serving as a cornerstone initiative aligned with global sustainability frameworks. Yet, the combined impact of the Covid‐19 pandemic, energy market volatility, and supply chain disruptions has amplified the urgency of evaluating ...
Edoardo Crocco +3 more
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ABSTRACT This paper presents a quantitative assessment of Spanish companies' commitment to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Analyzing over 1000 participating firms, we identify prioritization patterns and examine structural factors influencing SDG adherence.
Juan Laborda, Juan Pérez
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ABSTRACT Marketing scholars and practitioners are paying increasing attention to social media as a crucial tool for communicating firms' sustainable activities to consumers. This study examines how consumers perceive and engage with social media green marketing, and how their engagement influences their intentions to purchase green products and brands,
So‐Young Jung, Su‐Yol Lee
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