ESG Controversies and Firm Investment Efficiency: Impact and Mechanism Examination
Risks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 67 - 67
Published: April 1, 2025
In
the
context
of
increasingly
severe
global
climate
change,
both
companies
and
investors
are
placing
greater
emphasis
on
investment
philosophies
centered
around
environmental
protection,
social
responsibility,
corporate
governance
(ESG).
This
paper,
based
data
from
847
Chinese
A-share
listed
over
period
2007–2022,
employs
a
two-way
fixed
effects
model
to
investigate
relationship
between
ESG
controversies
firm
efficiency.
The
results
indicate
that
significantly
reduce
overall
Further
analysis
reveals
affect
efficiency
by
exacerbating
agency
costs
reducing
audit
quality.
Meanwhile,
financing
constraints
robust
internal
control
quality
mitigate
these
negative
effects.
Heterogeneity
shows
impact
is
more
pronounced
for
firms
with
higher
pollution
levels,
non-state-owned
enterprises,
those
analyst
coverage,
lower
levels
digitalization.
findings
have
significant
implications
encouraging
fulfill
their
responsibilities
promote
high-quality
economic
development.
Language: Английский
A MULTIDIMENSIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: INTEGRATING HUMAN CAPITAL, STAKEHOLDER DYNAMICS, AND GOVERNANCE TO OVERCOME POLICY BARRIERS IN ACHIEVING SDGS
Egba Vivian Ndidiamaka,
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Anuoluwapo Durokifa,
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Virginia Yves-Mary
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et al.
Journal of Law and Sustainable Development,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. e04312 - e04312
Published: April 10, 2025
Objectives:
This
study
examines
the
systemic
challenges
hindering
agricultural
policy
implementation
and
their
implications
for
achieving
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
1
2,
which
focus
on
eradicating
poverty
hunger.
Theoretical
Framework:
The
is
anchored
in
governance
theory
stakeholder
engagement
perspectives,
emphasizing
interplay
between
institutional
structures,
actors,
sustainable
outcomes.
Method:
employs
a
qualitative
research
methodoldy.
utilises
pieces
of
literature
in-depth
interview
as
its
mode
data
collection.
Results
Discussion:
findings
reveal
key
barriers
to
effective
implementation,
including
political
interference,
inadequate
engagement,
weak
structures.
These
contribute
inefficiencies
interventions,
limiting
progress
toward
food
security
alleviation.
Research
Implications:
introduces
Agriculture
Governance
Integration
Model
(SAGIM),
conceptual
framework
synthesizing
human
capital
development,
inclusive
practices,
robust
mechanisms.
SAGIM
provides
actionable
pathways
policymakers
address
inefficiencies,
strengthen
capacity,
enhance
Originality/Value:
contributes
global
discussions
development
by
offering
governance-driven
approach
implementation.
It
highlights
need
capacity-building
initiatives,
participatory
models,
targeted
collaboration
promote
outcomes
developing
countries.
Language: Английский