COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF ESG (ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, GOVERNANCE) REPORTING FOR PUBLIC COMPANIES
Keywords:
ESG Reporting, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Public Companies, Sustainability Disclosure, Corporate Governance, Environmental Responsibility, Social Impact, Stakeholder Value, Regulatory Compliance, Long-Term PerformanceAbstract
This thesis conducts a cost-benefit analysis of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting for publicly listed companies, evaluating both the financial and non-financial impacts of increased transparency and sustainability disclosure. By examining compliance costs, investor perception, regulatory effects, and long-term value creation, the study assesses whether ESG reporting delivers measurable benefits that outweigh its implementation burdens. The findings aim to inform corporate decision-makers and policymakers on optimizing ESG strategies for improved performance and stakeholder trust.
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