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Impact of ESG on firm value: a conceptual review of the literature

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  • Radhika Narula

    (FPM Scholar, Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB))

  • Purnima Rao

    (Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB))

  • Akshat Aditya Rao

    (The North Cap University Gurgaon)

Abstract

This study proposes a conceptual framework linking economic, social, and governance (ESG) practices to firm value creation by controlling for firm-specific and industry-specific factors. The novelty of this framework lies in connecting various channels of influence, namely (i) capital allocators, (ii) stakeholders, and (iii) corporate sustainability reporting tools (SRTs), which drive ESG practice, which, in turn, has a catalytic effect on firm value creation and wealth maximization. Extant literature has discussed various drivers of firm valuation. Our study is unique in that it provides a research and theoretical rationale for studying value maximization through the lens of ESG, a non-financial, firm micro-driver in a multi-actor environment. Sustainability has gained traction from investors, firms, and regulators worldwide, and especially after the pandemic, it has reignited interest to study sustainability as a key enabler for long-term value creation.

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  • Radhika Narula & Purnima Rao & Akshat Aditya Rao, 2023. "Impact of ESG on firm value: a conceptual review of the literature," Journal of Social and Economic Development, Springer;Institute for Social and Economic Change, vol. 25(1), pages 162-179, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jsecdv:v:25:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1007_s40847-023-00267-8
    DOI: 10.1007/s40847-023-00267-8
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