Social and Corporate Governance Factors in ESG Investing

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Výsledek na webu

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DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-84235-1_4" target="_blank" >10.1007/978-3-031-84235-1_4</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Social and Corporate Governance Factors in ESG Investing

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

This chapter delves into the intricate dynamics of corporate governance within the scope of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, underscoring its pivotal role in shaping investment decisions. It lays out the foundational principles of corporate governance, including shareholder rights, equitable treatment of shareholders, stakeholder roles, disclosure, transparency, and the board of directors&apos; responsibilities. The chapter pays special attention to the implementation of sustainable development principles within corporate activities and highlights the importance of integrating ESG factors into these governance frameworks. In developed countries, the system of relationships between key corporate players-such as shareholders, managers, directors, creditors, employees, and others-is well-established, aiming to maximize corporate efficiency, attract investments, and fulfill legal and social obligations. The chapter differentiates between corporate management and governance, with the latter encompassing a broader interaction among various entities impacting a firm&apos;s functioning. It emphasizes that corporate governance is not just about business operations but also involves creating long-term value through aligning financial and social performance and ensuring accountability and legitimacy in the eyes of society. The chapter introduces a four-pronged model of corporate governance, encompassing people, purpose, process, and performance, each playing a vital role in the organizational structure. It also discusses the importance of shareholder rights, equal treatment of all shareholders, the role of stakeholders in governance, transparency in corporate operations, and the critical responsibilities of the board of directors in steering the company&apos;s strategic direction. Finally, the chapter addresses the challenge of ensuring that the interests of shareholders, who are the corporation&apos;s owners, are observed in an environment where significant decision-making information is often asymmetrically distributed in favor of managers. It explores the internal dynamics of corporations and their interactions with external environments as potential capital sources, highlighting the varying forms of corporate governance across different countries.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Social and Corporate Governance Factors in ESG Investing

Popis výsledku anglicky

This chapter delves into the intricate dynamics of corporate governance within the scope of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, underscoring its pivotal role in shaping investment decisions. It lays out the foundational principles of corporate governance, including shareholder rights, equitable treatment of shareholders, stakeholder roles, disclosure, transparency, and the board of directors&apos; responsibilities. The chapter pays special attention to the implementation of sustainable development principles within corporate activities and highlights the importance of integrating ESG factors into these governance frameworks. In developed countries, the system of relationships between key corporate players-such as shareholders, managers, directors, creditors, employees, and others-is well-established, aiming to maximize corporate efficiency, attract investments, and fulfill legal and social obligations. The chapter differentiates between corporate management and governance, with the latter encompassing a broader interaction among various entities impacting a firm&apos;s functioning. It emphasizes that corporate governance is not just about business operations but also involves creating long-term value through aligning financial and social performance and ensuring accountability and legitimacy in the eyes of society. The chapter introduces a four-pronged model of corporate governance, encompassing people, purpose, process, and performance, each playing a vital role in the organizational structure. It also discusses the importance of shareholder rights, equal treatment of all shareholders, the role of stakeholders in governance, transparency in corporate operations, and the critical responsibilities of the board of directors in steering the company&apos;s strategic direction. Finally, the chapter addresses the challenge of ensuring that the interests of shareholders, who are the corporation&apos;s owners, are observed in an environment where significant decision-making information is often asymmetrically distributed in favor of managers. It explores the internal dynamics of corporations and their interactions with external environments as potential capital sources, highlighting the varying forms of corporate governance across different countries.

Druh

C - Kapitola v odborné knize

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

50204 - Business and management

Projekt

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Návaznosti

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název knihy nebo sborníku

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investment and Reporting

ISBN

978-3-031-84234-4

Počet stran výsledku

16

Strana od-do

77-92

Počet stran knihy

204

Název nakladatele

Springer Switzerland

Místo vydání

Cham

Kód UT WoS kapitoly

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