ESG Performance, Investment, and Risk Management
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 242
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ESG issues; strategic leadership; corporate strategy; financial analysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Corporate business has undergone a significant transformation driven by environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. This shift emphasizes the importance of sustainable and ethical practices, which are now crucial in attracting investment and managing risks. Corporations’ commitment to ESG is not just a trend but a necessary evolution to meet the demands of environmentally and socially conscious stakeholders. In particular, adherence to ESG principles is essential in enhancing resilience, fostering stakeholder trust, and ensuring regulatory compliance during external crises. Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and financial downturns have highlighted the need for robust ESG frameworks as businesses navigate unprecedented challenges. Businesses that fail to align with ESG expectations risk losing access to capital, investor confidence, and stakeholder trust, which can adversely affect their performance. This raises important questions regarding the role of a company’s ESG efforts during crises and their impact on stakeholder sentiments and business performance.
This Special Issue will explore the intricate relationships among ESG performance, risk management, stakeholder reactions, and business outcomes. We invite the submission of original research articles and reviews that examine the role of ESG in shaping sustainable business practices, influencing stakeholders’ investment and purchasing decisions, and managing risks. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- The impact of ESG practices on risk management;
- The impact of ESG practices on sustainable business management;
- Innovation and ESG practices;
- The influence of ESG practices during crises (e.g., COVID-19 and financial crises);
- Stakeholder expectations and the future of ESG principles;
- The significance of financial and non-financial ESG indicators;
- Challenges and opportunities in adopting ESG principles.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Hyoung Ju Song
Dr. Jihwan Yeon
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ESG practices
- ESG investment
- business risk
- risk management
- market reaction
- financial analysis
- sustainable management
- external crises
- corporate social responsibility
- innovation
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