This study investigates the moderating effect of ESG controversies on the relationship between ESG factors and Corporate Financial Performance (CFP) in the oil and gas industry. Using PLS-SEM on a sample of 264 global oil and gas firms, the results confirm that ESG controversies moderate the relationship between environmental and social factors and CFP, with increased negative news weakening the relationship. The study also finds that ESG controversies negatively affect CFP.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Oct 28, 2023
Authors
Antonio García-Amate, Alicia Ramírez-Orellana, Alfonso A. Rojo-Ramírez, M. Pilar Casado-Belmonte
Tags
ESG controversies
Corporate Financial Performance
oil and gas industry
environmental factors
social factors
PLS-SEM
financial performance
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