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Active shareholders and foreign investors help drive sustainability strategies

RESEARCH BRIEF - Strategic shareholders positively influence a firms’ environmental proactivity, while the impact of financial shareholders in dependent on the firm’s level of foreign market exposure.

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Strong ESG disclosure associated with better ESG and financial performance

RESEARCH BRIEF - Comprehensive ESG disclosure significantly increases the likelihood of an EU listed company’s strong ESG and stock performance.

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Higher ESG scores can result in better financial performance

RESEARCH BRIEF - Working to adopt sustainability practices that improve ESG ratings can also significantly boost your company’s financial performance.

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The Case for a Long-Term Perspective on the Financial Value of Sustainability Initiatives

RESEARCH BRIEF - Investing in sustainability initiatives has the potential to have a more favorable return on investment in the long term.

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Representation matters

RESEARCH BRIEF - Companies looking to create and promote gender-egalitarian parental leave policies are more successful in doing so when women’s representation in politics at the national level is greater.

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CSR Improving Financial Performance through Employee’s Work Engagement and Strategic Cohesion

RESEARCH BRIEF - Firms implementing CSR practices that align with their market strategies increase employee engagement, which can ultimately enhance financial performance.

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Do GHG Emissions and/or Green Innovation Affect Financial Results for Corporate Venture Investments?

RESEARCH BRIEF - GHG-emission reduction and green innovation have a significant positive effect on the financial performance of corporations making venture capital investments.

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Lost and Found in Translation: Globalization and the Emergence of CSR Narratives

RESEARCH BRIEF - Globalization of firm activities raises the bar for ESG disclosure.

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