Linking SDGs to corporate financial performance: Insights from fsQCA analysis of prosperity-related SDGs and market capitalization

Belen López Vázquez , Ana M. Gómez -Olmedo , José María Martinez -Gonzalo , Maria Fernanda Guevara Riera
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This study examines the relationship between corporate financial performance and the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on prosperity-related SDGs. Using fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA), the research analyzes a sample of 26 companies to explore the interaction between SDGs and market capitalization, particularly emphasizing SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). The findings indicate that companies aligning their strategies with these specific SDGs tend to be associated with higher market capitalization, demonstrating the financial advantages of incorporating sustainability into business models. Conversely, the absence of certain SDGs, such as SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), is associated with lower market value, suggesting that prioritizing specific sustainability initiatives is vital for financial success. Notably, the absence of SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) was found to have no significant impact on this research. These results contribute to the growing body of literature on sustainable business practices and provide valuable insights for companies aiming to integrate global sustainability goals while improving long-term profitability. Future research should investigate industry-specific variations and the long-term effects of SDG integration on financial performance.
将可持续发展目标与企业财务绩效联系起来:来自fsQCA对与繁荣相关的可持续发展目标和市值分析的见解
本研究探讨了企业财务绩效与可持续发展目标(sdg)实施之间的关系,重点关注与繁荣相关的可持续发展目标。本研究采用模糊集定性比较分析(fsQCA),分析了26家公司的样本,探讨可持续发展目标与市值之间的相互作用,特别强调了可持续发展目标8(体面工作和经济增长)和可持续发展目标11(可持续城市和社区)。研究结果表明,将战略与这些特定的可持续发展目标相一致的公司往往具有更高的市值,这表明将可持续发展纳入商业模式具有财务优势。相反,缺乏某些可持续发展目标,如可持续发展目标7(可负担和清洁能源)和可持续发展目标9(工业、创新和基础设施),与较低的市场价值有关,这表明优先考虑具体的可持续发展举措对财务成功至关重要。值得注意的是,没有可持续发展目标10(减少不平等)对本研究没有显著影响。这些结果促进了关于可持续商业实践的文献的增长,并为旨在整合全球可持续发展目标同时提高长期盈利能力的公司提供了有价值的见解。未来的研究应该调查特定行业的差异以及可持续发展目标整合对财务绩效的长期影响。
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