Author
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- Shaista Wasiuzzaman
- Salihu Aramide Ibrahim
- Farahiyah Kawi
Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this study is to analyze the extent to which culture may affect the relationship between environmental, social and governance disclosure (ESGD) and firm performance (FP). Design/methodology/approach - Data for testing the hypotheses are collected from 668 firms in the energy sector worldwide over a period of eight years from 2009 to 2016. The analysis is carried out using the instrumental variables regression technique to account for endogeneity. Hofstede’s cultural dimensions of power distance (PD), masculinity (MASC), long-term orientation (LTO), uncertainty avoidance (UNCAVOID) and individualism (INDV) are used as proxies for culture. Findings - The results show that ESGD has a significant negative impact on the profitability of energy firms. When cultural dimensions are taken into account, PD and LTO are found to significantly moderate the relationship between ESGD and FP, whereas MASC, UNCAVOID and INDV have no significant effect on the relationship between ESGD and FP. Practical implications - The findings of this study highlight the need for regulators to consider the importance of cultural dimensions when seeking to develop a single global standard for ESGD. In addition, regulators need to weigh both the costs and benefits of developing a global standard for it to be effective and acceptable. Social implications - This study emphasizes the need to take into account the cultural orientation of the society in which firms operate when devising strategies to fulfill societal expectations and achieve business goals. Originality/value - To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study that addresses the role of culture in affecting the impact of ESGD on FP.
Suggested Citation
Shaista Wasiuzzaman & Salihu Aramide Ibrahim & Farahiyah Kawi, 2022.
"Environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure and firm performance: does national culture matter?,"
Meditari Accountancy Research, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 31(5), pages 1239-1265, June.
Handle:
RePEc:eme:medarp:medar-06-2021-1356
DOI: 10.1108/MEDAR-06-2021-1356
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