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Влияние ESG-принципов на эффективность бизнеса в странах с различной интеграцией в мировое хозяйство
This study is designed to help companies in developing countries understand the importance of implementing sustainable development initiatives, assess the impact of the company's adherence to the ESG agenda on operational efficiency and understand the attitude of investors towards its implementation through strategic efficiency.
The company's ESG rating (ESG Combined Score) was used as an indicator of sustainable development compliance. In the study, company data from Brazil, China, India, Russia, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, and Turkey has been used for the period from 2014 to 2020.
The sample is unbalanced panel data. Regression analysis was carried out on a sample of each country to analyze the supposed regional features, which were later confirmed.
The results obtained indicate a significant increase in interest in the sustainable development agenda on the part of developing countries, and a significant and negative impact of ESG rating on strategic performance only for companies in Mexico and Turkey. In all other cases, the results are not significant. A significant and negative impact of the ESG rating on operational efficiency is observed among companies in China and Russia, and a positive impact – among companies in Turkey. For the most part, resource-based theory has been confirmed and investors are taking into account the socially responsible behavior of companies in countries that are most strongly integrated into the global economy.
The results may be of interest to emerging markets equity investors.