Summary Environmental-, social-, and governance-related factors for business investment and sustainability: a scientometric review of global trends - PMC www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
14,313 words - text document - View text document
One Line
This review explores the global trends in ESG factors, highlighting the importance of disclosures and standardized metrics for business investment and sustainability.
Slides
Slide Presentation (8 slides)
Key Points
- ESG factors (environmental, social, and governance) have a significant impact on business sustainability and performance.
- ESG disclosures can strengthen business sustainability and performance, particularly in terms of environmental and social sustainability.
- Businesses with a religious focus demonstrate better socio-environmental performance but not governance.
- Independent governing boards have a positive impact on ESG disclosure, while dual-gender boards have a negative impact.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant diversification potential in ESG investments.
- Standardized reporting metrics for ESG information are lacking, making it difficult for investors to compare and evaluate effectively.
- International collaboration among policymakers, the financial industry, and other stakeholders is needed to improve ESG data acquisition and analysis.
- ESG disclosure has the potential to enhance financial transparency, reduce information asymmetry, and improve firm performance.
Summaries
24 word summary
This review examines global trends in ESG factors for business investment and sustainability, emphasizing the impact of disclosures and the need for standardized metrics.
66 word summary
This review explores global trends in ESG factors for business investment and sustainability, covering economic performance, environmental sustainability, pollution, corporate social responsibility, gender diversity, and governance. It highlights the positive impact of ESG disclosures, the importance of independent governing boards, and the negative impact of dual-gender boards. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased potential for diversification in ESG investments. Standardized reporting metrics and international collaboration are needed.
214 word summary
This scientometric review explores global trends in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors for business investment and sustainability. It covers a range of factors such as economic performance, environmental sustainability, pollution and waste, corporate social responsibility, gender diversity, and governance structure. The impact of these factors on ESG disclosure, the global pandemic, religion, governing board and size, national interest, and technological advancements is also examined. The review reveals that ESG disclosures can enhance business sustainability and performance. It highlights the positive socio-environmental performance of businesses with a religious focus, the importance of independent governing boards for ESG disclosure, and the negative impact of dual-gender boards. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant potential for diversification in ESG investments. Adopting an ESG policy improves innovation capacity, value creation, and financial performance. Social and environmental commitment correlates positively with business sustainability and financial performance. Standardized reporting metrics are needed to effectively compare and evaluate ESG information. The study discusses the methodology used and analyzes publication rates, global interest in ESG-related factors, and targeted research areas. The review emphasizes the importance of standardized reporting metrics, improved data analysis, and international collaboration for ESG. Overall, this review provides a comprehensive overview of global trends in ESG factors for business investment and sustainability, informing future research in this field.
394 word summary
This scientometric review examines global trends in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors for business investment and sustainability. It covers various factors that influence ESG policy decisions, including economic performance, environmental sustainability, pollution and waste, corporate social responsibility, gender diversity, and governance structure. The impact of these factors on ESG disclosure, the global pandemic, religion, governing board and size, national interest, and technological advancements is also explored.
The literature reports that ESG disclosures can strengthen business sustainability and performance. Businesses with a religious focus demonstrate better socio-environmental performance but not governance. An independent governing board has a positive impact on ESG disclosure, while dual-gender boards have a negative impact. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant diversification potential in ESG investments. Adopting an ESG policy enhances innovation capacity, innovative activities, value creation, and financial performance of businesses. There is a significantly positive relationship between social and environmental performance and business sustainability.
Investors increasingly consider ESG information as a benchmark for assessing a company's positive impact on the world. ESG policy affects overall business performance in terms of sustainable investments. Sustainability requires a triple-bottom-line approach that integrates socioeconomic and environmental issues. There is a clear positive correlation between social and environmental commitment and financial performance and sustainability.
ESG index providers offer various factors related to ESG policies, but the lack of standardized reporting metrics makes it difficult for investors to compare and evaluate ESG information effectively.
The review discusses the methodology used in the study, including a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of scientific articles. The publication rates of ESG articles by various publishers and journals are analyzed, and the global status of ESG literature is examined. The study identifies the major countries with a strong interest in ESG-related factors and analyzes the targeted research areas in ESG.
The future importance of ESG is discussed, including the need for standardized reporting metrics, improved data acquisition and analysis, and greater international collaboration among policymakers, the financial industry, and other stakeholders.
In conclusion, this scientometric review provides a comprehensive overview of global trends in ESG factors for business investment and sustainability. The review highlights the importance of ESG disclosures, the impact of various factors on business sustainability, and the need for standardized reporting metrics and international collaboration. The findings of this review can inform future research on ESG factors and their influence on business investments and sustainability.
1171 word summary
This article provides a scientometric review of global trends in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors for business investment and sustainability. The review covers various factors that influence ESG policy decisions by businesses, including economic performance, environmental sustainability, pollution and waste, corporate social responsibility, gender diversity, and governance structure. The impact of these factors on ESG disclosure, the global pandemic, religion, governing board and size, national interest, and technological advancements is also examined.
The literature reports that ESG disclosures of environmental, economic, and social sustainability performance can strengthen business sustainability and performance. Businesses with a religious focus demonstrate better socio-environmental performance but not governance. An independent governing board has a positive impact on ESG disclosure, while dual-gender boards have a negative impact. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant diversification potential in ESG investments. Adopting an ESG policy enhances innovation capacity, innovative activities, value creation, and financial performance of businesses. Overall, there is a significantly positive relationship between social and environmental performance and business sustainability, indicating the mutual dependence of business economy and creating value for society.
The review highlights the importance of ESG factors in business investment and sustainability. Investors increasingly consider ESG information as a benchmark for assessing a company's positive impact on the world. ESG policy affects overall business performance in terms of sustainable investments. Sustainability is essential for addressing emerging problems and requires a triple-bottom-line approach that integrates socioeconomic and environmental issues. There is a clear positive correlation between social and environmental commitment and financial performance and sustainability.
ESG index providers offer various factors related to ESG policies, including environmental factors such as carbon emissions and pollution, social factors such as workforce health and diversity, and governance factors such as executive compensation and shareholder rights. However, the lack of standardized reporting metrics makes it difficult for investors to compare and evaluate ESG information effectively.
The review also discusses the methodology used in the study, including a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of scientific articles. The publication rates of ESG articles by various publishers and journals are analyzed, and the global status of ESG literature is examined. The study identifies the major countries with a strong interest in ESG-related factors and analyzes the targeted research areas in ESG.
The future importance and perspective of ESG are discussed, including the need for standardized reporting metrics, improved data acquisition and analysis, and greater international collaboration among policymakers, the financial industry, and other stakeholders. The review concludes by emphasizing the importance of overcoming challenges in implementing ESG and the potential for future research to contribute to sustainable business growth.
In conclusion, this scientometric review provides a comprehensive overview of global trends in ESG factors for business investment and sustainability. The review highlights the importance of ESG disclosures, the impact of various factors on business sustainability, and the need for standardized reporting metrics and international collaboration. The findings of this review can inform future research on ESG factors and their influence on business investments and sustainability.
This scientific review examines the trends and importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in business investment and sustainability. The study utilizes a scientometric approach to analyze a wide range of scholarly articles and publications on this topic.
The review begins by highlighting the significance of ESG disclosure in corporate governance and its impact on firm performance. It also explores the relationship between board gender diversity and firm risk, as well as the role of CEO power in the impact of ESG disclosure on firm value.
The study further investigates the non-linear relationship between institutional ownership and ESG performance in emerging countries, emphasizing the importance of institutional ownership in driving ESG practices. It also examines the impact of FDI and time on catching up in terms of sustainable business models.
The review delves into the role of environmental, social, and governance disclosure in financial transparency, emphasizing its importance in improving firm performance. It also explores the impact of sustainability on economic performance, competitive advantage, and firm value.
The study highlights the relevance of ESG factors in the context of national cultures and stakeholder theory, underscoring the need for cultural considerations in corporate social disclosures. It also examines the impact of ESG activities on corporate financial performance, risk, and executive compensation.
The review discusses the implications of ESG scores and non-financial reporting on the financial performance of public companies in the European Union. It also explores the impact of ESG factors on firm risk, equity volatility, and connectedness in international markets.
The study emphasizes the potential of ESG disclosure to enhance financial transparency and reduce information asymmetry. It also explores the role of blockchain technology in enhancing environmental sustainability.
The review discusses recent trends in sustainable inventory models, emphasizing the importance of integrating ESG factors into inventory management practices. It also examines the impact of ESG factors on economic performance, industry sensitivity, and cost of capital.
The study highlights the role of ESG disclosure in evaluating the corporate social performance of Islamic financial institutions. It also explores the impact of Shariah compliance on environmental, social, and governance performance.
The review emphasizes the importance of integrating ESG factors into investment decision-making, particularly for institutional investors. It also explores the impact of ESG activities on firm value, risk, and financial performance.
The study discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with ESG investing, highlighting the need for harmonization of sustainability reporting standards. It also explores the role of media coverage and COVID-19 pandemic in shaping ESG performance.
The review underscores the importance of systematic literature reviews in understanding the current state of research on socially responsible investment and ESG metrics. It also explores the impact of board composition and governance mechanisms on ESG disclosures.
The study highlights the role of ESG factors in environmental governance and social-ecological interdependence. It also examines the potential environmental, social, and governance risks associated with potential mining activities.
The review discusses the impact of geographic international diversification and financial slack on the relationship between ESG performance and firm value. It also explores the impact of family business status on the relationship between ESG disclosure and cost of capital.
The study emphasizes the need for transparency among S&P 500 companies in terms of ESG disclosure scores. It also examines the impact of ESG factors on firm value, risk, and financial performance in the agrifood sector.
The review highlights the importance of social norms in shaping the global financial crisis and proposes regulatory changes to address these issues. It also explores the impact of ESG disclosure on analyst forecast accuracy and the cost of equity capital.
The study discusses the principles for responsible investment and their impact on investment decision-making. It also explores the potential of microfinance in promoting environmental, social, and governance context.
The review emphasizes the need for integrating ethics into investment analysis, particularly in the context of responsible investment. It also explores the impact of ESG factors on firm performance and risk.
The study highlights the potential of ESG disclosure in enhancing financial performance and reducing information asymmetry. It also explores the impact