scholarly journals Corporate governance and corporate social and environmental performance: Does financial slack have a moderating role? Evidence from the food industry

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugenio D’Angelo ◽  
Mario Mustilli ◽  
Francesco Gangi ◽  
Lucia Michela Daniele Daniele
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Financial Slack ◽  
Social And Environmental Performance ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Moderating Role

The effect of CEO civic engagement on corporate social and environmental performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1054-1070 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wonsuk Cha ◽  
Michael Abebe ◽  
Hazel Dadanlar
Keyword(s):  
Civic Engagement ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Corporate Philanthropy ◽  
Corporate Social Performance ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Environmental Engagement ◽  
Social And Environmental Performance ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Personal Engagement

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between a chief executive officer (CEO)’s personal engagement in broader societal causes (CEO civic engagement) and firm’s social and environmental performance. Design/methodology/approach A theoretical framework was developed based on upper echelons and stakeholder theories to argue that CEOs’ professional background characteristics can be closely related to firm-level social and environmental performance. Hierarchical OLS analysis was conducted using data from 178 large, publicly traded large US firms between 2010 and 2013. Findings Overall, the findings suggest that firms led by CEOs with active civic engagement are more likely to support various philanthropic efforts. Additionally, the findings suggest that firms led by civic-minded CEOs are more likely to support an active corporate environmental engagement by investing significant resources in various environmental causes. Contrary to the authors’ predictions, the level of CEO civic engagement was not a significant predictor of firm level community engagement activities. Research limitations/implications The findings extend current scholarly work on executive determinants of corporate social performance by highlighting the important role of CEOs’ personal engagement beyond studying CEOs’ demographic characteristics. Specifically, the findings that the CEO-civic engagements lead to higher degrees of corporate philanthropy and environmental performance show that CEOs’ civic engagement can go beyond what is considered symbolic executive actions. Practical implications The findings suggest that firms that seek to foster social and environmental performance in a meaningful way should recruit and retain CEOs that have a personal commitment to and engagement in various social and environmental issues and causes. Originality/value By empirically examining the effect of CEO civic engagement on corporate philanthropy, community involvement and environmental performance, this paper seeks to contribute to the scholarly conversation on the effects of CEOs in shaping the firm’s social and environmental engagement and addressing external stakeholder concerns.

Prioritizing sustainability strategies for global extractive sector firms

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 615-629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip R. Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Performance Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainability Strategies ◽  
Extractive Sector ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
Social And Environmental Performance ◽  
Corporate Social

PurposeThis paper seeks to examine the importance of corporate social and environmental initiatives to extractive sector firms and by measuring the level of social, environmental and economic sustainability in 128 countries around the world and applying these measures to a framework comprised of a sustainability indices matrix, and identifying certain strategic approaches to social and environmental practices.Design/methodology/approachThe matrix contains eight categories of sustainability attainment and a k‐means cluster analysis is employed to identify what countries belong to each of these categories and to what extent these clusters identify countries with similar characteristics that may impact the focus of corporate social and environmental performance practices for extractive sector firms wishing to pursue projects in those countries.FindingsThe study finds that, in those jurisdictions where social and environmental sustainability is well established, extractive sector firms are required to deal with established rules and regulations that require a more reactive strategic approach. The various combinations of sustainability levels amongst the many countries around the globe require various combinations of strategies related to corporate social and environmental performance.Practical implicationsThe realization that, today, extractive sector firms who choose to ignore the need for appropriate corporate social and environmental performance are risking increased costs arising from social and environmental damage created by their projects supports the need to create pro‐active strategies for addressing social and environmental responsibility.Originality/valueThis paper's contribution is the development of a framework for measuring the component levels of sustainable development and clustering a large number of countries into specific categories with recommended approaches to social and environmental sustainability strategies.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KEPEMILIKAN MANAJERIAL, KEPEMILIKAN INSTITUSIONAL, KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN DAN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY SET TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA (BEI) TAHUN 2016-2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-91
Author(s):  
Ni Nyoman Yuningsih ◽  
Ni Luh Gde Novitasari
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social

Financial performance can be used as a benchmark in assessing a company's financial success. Financial performance is a measure that describes the financial condition and ability of companies to make a profit. This study aims to reexamine the effect of environmental performance, corporate social responsibility, and good corporate governance on corporate financial performance. The sample in this study were 55 mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2014 - 2018. Determination of the sample using a purposive sampling method. The analytical tool used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that environmental performance had no effect on financial performance and corporate social responsibility had a negative effect on financial performance. However, good corporate governance has a positive effect on financial performance.

scholarly journals Corporate governance and financial performance for engaging socially and environmentally responsible practices

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Fiandrino ◽  
Alain Devalle ◽  
Valter Cantino
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Stakeholder Relationships ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social And Environmental Performance ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Corporate Social

PurposeThis paper aims to reconcile the conflicting understanding on the nexus between corporate governance (CG), corporate financial performance (CFP) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) by investigating how companies engage with CSR practices.Design/methodology/approachThe study carries out a multivariate linear regression analysis on a sample of 361 listed companies from five countries in Europe: France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.FindingsCG mechanisms and CFP have an impact on CSR because they affect social and environmental practices strongly and significantly. Furthermore, the findings describe the capacity of CSR to influence both the CG structure and the CFP.Research limitations/implicationsThe present research limits the analysis on the social and environmental performance of companies that communicate their commitment to stakeholders without distinguishing between “greenwashing” companies that implement CSR to improve corporate reputation and those companies that pursue effective societal benefits, taking care of stakeholder relationships.Practical implicationsThe CSR approach can drive the CG structure and improve CFP if managers perceive the implementation of sustainable practices as an integrated process rather than a mere outcome.Originality/valueThis paper seeks to disentangle the nexus between CG, CFP and CSR, not yet precisely defined by scholars in the context of five countries in Europe.

scholarly journals Kinerja Lingkungan, Manajemen Laba, Corporate Governance Dan Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

2019 ◽  
pp. 569
Author(s):  
Putu Purnama Dewi ◽  
I Gusti Ayu Emi Eka Yanti
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Institutional Ownership ◽  
Audit Committees ◽  
Managerial Ownership ◽  
Corporate Social

Research on the influence of environmental performance on corporate social responsibility is still rarely studied. However, the influence of earnings management and corporate governance on corporate social responsibility has been investigated. This study used  institutional ownership, managerial ownership, board of commissioners and audit committees as corporate governance’s proxy. This study aimed to investigate the influence of environmental performance, earnings management and corporate governance on corporate social responsibility by using mining companies that have been listed on the Indonesian stock exchange and are also registered with PROPER. In this study using multiple regression analysis method with 45 samples which showed the results of research that only environmental performance had an influence on corporate social responsibility, while earnings management, institutional ownership, managerial ownership, board of commissioners and audit committees did not affect corporate social responsibility. Keywords : Environmental performance, earnings management, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility.

Corporate social responsibility and shareholder support for corporate governance changes

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 687-705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles P. Cullinan ◽  
Lois S. Mahoney ◽  
Pamela Roush
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Governance Changes ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This paper examines whether shareholders consider corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance when voting on corporate governance change proposals submitted by dissident shareholders. These proposals recommend changes to the corporate governance status quo and are made by dissident shareholders who are dissatisfied with the company’s existing governance practices. Design/methodology/approach Using 195 governance change proposals voted on during 2013, the paper examines the relationship between CSR performance (obtained from the MSCI database) and the level of voting support for these proposals. Findings This study finds that shareholder support for corporate governance change proposals submitted by dissident shareholders is positively related to firms’ CSR concerns, especially environmental concerns. Research limitations/implications The findings suggest that shareholders may be concerned with the potentially adverse effects of weak CSR performance, especially poor environmental performance, and may support changes to corporate governance structures when a company’s CSR and environmental performance is weaker. Originality/value As the first research to examine the relationship between CSR and proposed changes to corporate governance, this study provides unique insights into shareholder perceptions of the value of CSR based on shareholders’ support (or lack thereof) for governance changes proposed by dissident shareholders.

scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility Practices (CSR) and CSR Performance in Malaysian Automotive Industry

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi ◽  
Auni Fatin Nadia Chiek Desa ◽  
Siti Norhafizan Hibadullah ◽  
Farah Izzaida Mohd Zamri ◽  
Nurul Fadly Habidin
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Improve Performance ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Corporate Social

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is increasing interest in Malaysian automotive industry. The aim of this study is to review the structural relationship between CSR practices and CSR performance in Malaysian Automotive Industry.  Thus, this paper seeks to explore the CSR practices (employee involvement, customer focus, environment, corporate governance, community and society, human right) and corporate social responsibility performance (environmental performance and social performance). This study concludes that CSR has an importance practices to improve performance. Based on the proposed conceptual model and reviewed, research hypotheses are being developed.

scholarly journals Impact of CSR on Firm Value: The Moderating Role of Corporate Governance

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Affaf Asghar Butt ◽  
Aamer Shahzad ◽  
Jamshaid Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Firm Value ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Financial Firms ◽  
Developed Markets ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Moderating Role

This study aims to investigate whether the corporate governance (CG) moderates the link between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and firm value (FV). For this purpose, anatomization was conducted by extracting data from the published annual reports of non-financial firms listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Correlation, regression, and moderation analyses were conducted to obtain the statistical outcomes. The results showed a significant direct relationship between CSR and firm performance. Additionally, it was found that the interactivity between CSR and FV weakened when CG was included as a moderator. The results of this study could be used by stakeholders to make economically sound decisions since it provides complete guidance regarding how to engage in productive CSR activities. Moreover, this study contributes to future research by examining the association between CSR and FV using CG as a moderator, in a market where, as in other developing markets, this relationship has not been the focus of research. Apart from its theoretical contributions, this study explores the role of CG as moderator, in line with research conducted in under-developed markets, which may be considered a significant contribution. 

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