Strategic Management of Environmental, Social, and Governance Scores and Corporate Governance Index: A Panel Data Analysis of Firm Value on the Istanbul Stock Exchange
Yazarlar (4)
Doç. Dr. Mustafa YÜCEL Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Güler Yanık Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Faruk DAYI Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Ayhan Benek
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Açık Erişim Özgün Makale (SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı Sustainability Switzerland (Q2)
Dergi ISSN 2071-1050 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SSCI
Makale Dili Türkçe Basım Tarihi 05-2025
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 17 / 11 / 1–24 DOI 10.3390/su17114971
Makale Linki https://doi.org/10.3390/su17114971
Özet
This study investigates how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and the Corporate Governance Index (CGI) jointly influence firm value in Türkiye. To address the contextual limitations of global ESG metrics, this study incorporates the CGI, a country-specific governance measure developed by Capital Markets Board of Türkiye, as a complementary indicator. Using panel data from 44 non-financial firms listed on the Istanbul Stock Exchange between 2019 and 2023, the study applies a random effects regression model with robust standard errors. The findings indicate that both ESG and CGI scores are positively and significantly associated with firm value, along with profitability (ROA), while financial leverage and liquidity (CR) show negative effects. The results underscore the strategic value of aligning sustainability performance with governance quality, particularly in emerging market contexts. This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence for an integrated ESG–CGI framework and offers practical insights for corporate managers, investors, and policymakers.
Anahtar Kelimeler
CGI | corporate governance | ESG | firm value | strategic management | sustainability