Yunice Karina Tumewang, Taha Almarayeh, Esraa Alharasis
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Abstract
Driven by the escalating interests on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, we investigate the impact of internal and external governance mechanisms, specifically board sustainability committee (SC) and external assurance (EA), on banks' ESG performance. This study utilized panel dataset of 643 bank-year observations from 34 Islamic banks (IBs) and 77 conventional banks (CBs) across 12 emerging countries between 2013 and 2023. Sensitivity analyses and GMM regression are also conducted for robustness checks against the baseline model. This study reveals that firms with SC on their boards exhibit significantly higher ESG performance. Furthermore, the results show a positive relationship between EA and enhanced ESG performance. Interestingly, the effects of SC and EA on ESG performance is more pronounced in IBs than in CBs.
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management is a journal that publishes both theoretical and practical contributions related to the social and environmental responsibilities of businesses in the context of sustainable development. It covers a wide range of topics, including tools and practices associated with these responsibilities, case studies, and cross-country surveys of best practices. The journal aims to help organizations improve their performance and accountability in these areas.
The main focus of the journal is on research and practical advice for the development and assessment of social responsibility and environmental tools. It also features practical case studies and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to sustainability. The journal encourages the discussion and debate of sustainability issues and closely monitors the demands of various stakeholder groups. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management is a refereed journal, meaning that all contributions undergo a rigorous review process. It seeks high-quality contributions that appeal to a diverse audience from various disciplines.
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