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Abstract <p>This study employs an effect decomposition regression (EDR) framework to analyze the impact of ESG scores on firm performance, focusing on the importance of firm size. A key finding of this study is that firm size matters in characterizing this relationship. For large firms, ESG scores significantly impact total revenues and are characterized by a U-shaped curve where ESG scores initially reduce firm performance, but later switch to a positive impact as scores rise. On the other hand, smaller firms exhibit a monotonically increasing or incremental benefit from ESG scores. This research underscores the necessity of controlling for firm size and further suggests that examining the impact of ESG scores by firm size groups may be essential for understanding the underlying dynamics. From a policy perspective, it is clear that one must consider firm size before advocating for practices as a universal value-enhancing proposition for all firms.</p>

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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiative scores and firm performance: the importance and role of firm size

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    2025年7月29日

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  • Ku-Hsieh Chen,
  • Yingchao Zhang,
  • Julie Ann Elston,
  • Pei-Hwa Chen,
  • Kang-Hua Hsu

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Abstract

This study employs an effect decomposition regression (EDR) framework to analyze the impact of ESG scores on firm performance, focusing on the importance of firm size. A key finding of this study is that firm size matters in characterizing this relationship. For large firms, ESG scores significantly impact total revenues and are characterized by a U-shaped curve where ESG scores initially reduce firm performance, but later switch to a positive impact as scores rise. On the other hand, smaller firms exhibit a monotonically increasing or incremental benefit from ESG scores. This research underscores the necessity of controlling for firm size and further suggests that examining the impact of ESG scores by firm size groups may be essential for understanding the underlying dynamics. From a policy perspective, it is clear that one must consider firm size before advocating for practices as a universal value-enhancing proposition for all firms.