The Relationship Between ESG and Financial Performance in Brazilian Companies

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https://doi.org/10.5902/1983465986555

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Financial performance, Environmental, Social, Governance, Stakeholders

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Purpose: The aim of this research is to analyze the relationships between the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions and the financial performance of listed companies of the Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE) of the Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (B3) Stock Exchange. Design/methodology/approach: The research sample consists of 46 companies data from 2016 to 2020, resulting in a panel with 159 observations. Panel data regressions with mixed modeling were adopted to analyze the relationships between each ESG dimension and the interaction between the three ESG dimensions and financial performance, measured by ROA, ROE, and market value. Findings: The findings show a positive and significant relationship between the social dimension and ROE. Although studies find different evidence on ESG factors, this study highlights in Brazil the social dimension as the dimension most related to stakeholders, strengthening the importance of the social dimension for ESG performance and financial performance. Practical implications: The managerial contribution is to present evidence that the strategic practices related to relationships with the various stakeholders contribute to the financial performance. Originality/value: Analyzing each ESG dimension separately and the synergy between the dimensions is relevant to understanding how companies conduct their practices aiming for greater performance. Therefore, the study contributes to presenting the ESG dimension most associated with. Objetivo: Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar as relações entre as dimensões ambiental, social e de governança (ESG) e o desempenho financeiro de empresas listadas que compõem o Índice de Sustentabilidade Empresarial (ISE) da Bolsa de Valores Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (B3). Desenho/Método/Abordagem: A amostra pesquisa é composta por 46 empresas no período de 2016 a 2020, resultando em um painel com 159 observações. Regressões para dados em painel com modelagem mista foram adotadas para analisar as relações entre cada dimensão ESG e a interação entre as três dimensões ESG e o desempenho financeiro, mensurado pelo ROA, ROE e valor de mercado. Resultados: Os resultados revelaram uma relação positiva e significante entre a dimensão social e o ROE. Embora estudos encontrem diferentes evidências sobre os fatores ESG, este estudo destaca no Brasil a dimensão social como a dimensão mais relacionada aos stakeholders, fortalecendo a importância da dimensão social para o desempenho ESG e desempenho financeiro. Implicações práticas: A contribuição gerencial é apresentar evidências de que as práticas estratégicas relacionadas ao relacionamento com os diversos stakeholders contribuem para o desempenho financeiro. Originalidade/Valor: Analisar cada dimensão ESG separadamente e a sinergia entre os fatores é relevante para compreender como as empresas conduzem suas práticas visando o maior desempenho. Portanto, o estudo contribui ao apresentar a dimensão ESG mais associada ao desempenho financeiro nas empresas brasileiras. O estudo contribui ao reforçar a teoria dos stakeholders como adequada para explicar o desempenho ESG.financial performance in Brazilian companies. The study contributes by reinforcing stakeholder theory as adequate to explain ESG performance.

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Francisco Emerson da Silva, Universidade de Fortaleza

Master’s in business administration at the University of Fortaleza. MBA in Financial Management and Controllership from Faculdade Estácio de Sá. Bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Fortaleza and in Accounting Sciences from Faculdade Estácio Sá. More than 25 years of experience in the job market, performing various roles, such as Executive in a financial institution. Investment advisor, accredited with XP Investimentos. Business financial consultant. He has more than 10 years of experience as a lecturer in management, accounting, controlling, and finance.

Keysa Manuela Cunha de Mascena, Universidade de Fortaleza

Professor of the Graduate Program of Business at the University of Fortaleza. Ph.D. in Business at the University of São Paulo, Brazil. Leader of the Research Group on Business, Society, and Stakeholders. Leadership in academic associations and conferences on the topics of business strategy and socio-environmental management. Researcher on strategy, social and environmental management, sustainability performance, and stakeholder engagement. She published in, among others, Long Range Planning, and Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management.

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Silva, F. E. da, & Mascena, K. M. C. de. (2024). The Relationship Between ESG and Financial Performance in Brazilian Companies. Revista De Administração Da UFSM, 17(4), e3. https://doi.org/10.5902/1983465986555

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