Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Date of Degree
9-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A.
Program
Political Science
Advisor
Michael Lee
Subject Categories
Business Law, Public Responsibility, and Ethics | International Relations
Keywords
ESG, corporate law, corporate responsibility, CSR, corporate social responsibility
Abstract
Variation in “good” corporate behavior can be observed across countries. Corporate social re- sponsibility (CSR) can be measured with a quantifiable environmental, social, and governance (ESG) score, which was developed in part from investor demand. ESG scores are popular among investors to make sound, responsible investment decisions and corporations to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable business practices. In a comparison of environmental and social fac- tors of US and UK firms among three industries, the British outperform their American counter- parts. The degree of disclosure regulation by their respective financial authoritative bodies ac- counts for this discrepancy.
Recommended Citation
Pybas, Jasmine, "Comparing the Environmental and Social Factors of UK and US Firms: A Case for Stringent Disclosure Regulation" (2022). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/5087
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