The moderating role of sector risk in the relationship between ESG and financial performance: Evidence from top companies in Malaysia
Nur Syuhada Jasni,
Amirah Zulkifli
Abstract:This paper delves into the role of contextual factors, specifically examining how sector risks interact with the relationship between ESG and financial returns in Malaysian companies. ESG practice integration into business strategies has gained momentum, but understanding the link between ESG and financial performance remains complex. Utilising ESG data from 2019 to 2021 and corresponding financial data lagged by one year, this study analysed the impact of overall and pillar-specific ESG scores on financial re… Show more
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