GX & Decarbonization Research

S. Salsabila, Arry Irawan, Iyeh Supriatna +1

This study examines the effect of ESG disclosure (GRI 2021), company size, and leverage on tax avoidance in energy sector firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2021-2025. Using panel data regression, it finds that ESG disc…

Azwani Aulia, C. Sukmadilaga, Ilya Avianti +1

This study examines the impact of cash balance, board diversity, and shareholder concentration on stock valuation in the Asia-Pacific manufacturing sector, with ESG scores as a mediator. It suggests that high ESG scores may amplify the posi…

T. Vu, Thang Van Pham

This study examines how digital transformation and accounting information quality affect ESG outcomes in Vietnamese listed firms. Using PLS-SEM on survey data from 215 managers, it finds positive associations and a partial mediation effect …

M. Mușat, Elena Fleacă, Beatrice Leustean +1

This comparative case study examines cultural drivers of sustainability reporting in the European energy sector, comparing Romanian and Italian companies. It identifies how cultural factors influence reporting practices and highlights diffe…

A. Olteanu (Burca), Claudia Elena BADEA (FLOREA), Liliana Ionescu Feleaga

This structured literature review examines how ESG performance interacts with audit quality, synthesizing findings on auditor roles, assurance practices, and implications for reliable ESG reporting. It identifies gaps for future research.

Shem Sogota, Rehema Swaleh, P. Misango

This study examines how board of directors' characteristics affect sustainability disclosure quality among firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in Kenya. Findings show that board independence, gender diversity, and ESG expe…

Lishi Zheng

Using panel data of Chinese A-share listed firms from 2018 to 2023, this paper examines the impact of digital ESG disclosure and FinTech supervision on corporate financing costs. Results show that high-quality ESG digital disclosure signifi…

Shriya K.

This guide presents a socio-cognitive framework for integrating sustainability into financial decision-making. It explores how cognitive biases and social norms influence sustainable investment choices, offering practical recommendations fo…

Li J.

This paper systematically reviews the existing literature on ESG investment by retail investors, organizing key themes and research methods. It analyzes topics such as investment behavior, disclosure, and performance, and proposes a future …

Liu J.

This study analyzes the relationship between ESG and investment efficiency from the perspective of internal and external financing. It examines how financing methods affect the link between ESG activities and investment efficiency.

Zairin G.M.

This paper examines the influence of institutional ownership on ESG and financial outcomes. It finds limited evidence of a strong causal effect, suggesting that expectations of institutional investors driving ESG improvement may be overstat…

Ezenwa N.

This study empirically analyzes how target firms' ESG ratings affect bid premiums in M&A deals. It tests whether higher ESG ratings lead to higher or lower premiums, providing evidence on investor focus on ESG and its role in corporate valu…

Nazarova V.

This paper empirically analyzes the influence of ESG factors on the investment attractiveness of public companies. It examines how ESG performance affects investor decision-making, providing implications for promoting sustainable investment…

Fauzi M.A.

This paper systematically reviews the literature on board gender diversity and women leadership in relation to ESG, identifying research trends and future directions.

Fedorova E.A.

This paper analyzes the impact of non-financial information (such as ESG-related data) on key financial indicators of Russian companies. Specific findings are unclear, but it attempts to demonstrate the financial value of ESG information.

S. Vachhani, D. Chavda

Compares environmental reporting of two Indian cement giants using GRI and CSI frameworks. UltraTech provides detailed quantitative data, while Shree emphasizes clear narrative. Enhances investor ESG awareness.

Omar Yousef Tarda

This study examines how digital transformation (DT) impacts sustainability reporting (SR) through the mediating role of audit quality (AQ) in Palestinian listed companies. Using GMM estimation on 43 firms' financial reports from 2014-2023, …

Romoke Rafiat Busari, Olayinka Segun Wale

This study examines the relationship between sustainability reporting and firm value in Nigerian manufacturing firms, with foreign ownership as a moderator. Using panel data from 2015-2024, it finds that the interaction of environmental rep…

David HM Hasibuan, Fajar Novianto, Heti Herawati

This study examines how profitability, solvency, and governance affect firm value, with sustainability reporting as a moderator, in Indonesian real estate firms (2021-2024). Findings show sustainability disclosure strengthens the profitabil…

Ανδρέας Ανδρικόπουλος

This paper conducts a qualitative critical realist analysis of sustainability reports from EU-listed shipping companies, revealing how they narrate structures (regulation, technology, market pressures), actions (compliance, alliances), and …