This study shows that a firm’s improved environmental performance reduces the firm’s cost of capital. The researchers found that investors perceive a firm’s risk more ... Read More »
This research finds that investments in corporate social performance (CSP) reduce firm risk, measured by stock volatility. However, risk reduction is present only when a ... Read More »
This report contains a model for socially conscious consumerism and provides useful tips on how managers can close the attitude-intention-behaviour gap with consumers.
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The authors apply a stakeholder management lens to the recurring question: why do some firms have higher financial performance than others? Researchers examine how a ... Read More »
Thirty years of research suggests good corporate social performance (CSP) can improve the bottom line. The key link from CSP to corporate financial performance (CFP) ... Read More »
Firms that appear environmentally responsible experience less company-specific stock market risk. This paper offers firms a clear motivation for acting responsibly. Further, this study shows ... Read More »
Firms with very low or high levels of corporate philanthropy perform better financially (as measured by stock performance) than firms with average levels. Firms with ... Read More »
This report contains a framework to help measure the business case for sustainability in your organization and suggests specific tools to guide your analysis.
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