ESG controversy as a potential asset-pricing factor

被引:31
作者
Bang, Jeongseok [1 ]
Ryu, Doojin [1 ,4 ]
Webb, Robert I. [2 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Sungkyunkwan Univ, Dept Econ, Seoul, South Korea
[2] Univ Virginia, McIntire Sch Commerce, Charlottesville, VA USA
[3] Sungkyunkwan Univ, SKKU Global Finance Res Ctr, Seoul, South Korea
[4] Sungkyunkwan Univ, Dept Econ, 25-2 Sungkyunkwan Ro,Jongno Gu, Seoul 03063, South Korea
关键词
Asset pricing; ESG; ESG controversy; Risk factor; Risk premium; RESPONSIBILITY; ANOMALIES;
D O I
10.1016/j.frl.2023.104315
中图分类号
F8 [财政、金融];
学科分类号
0202 ;
摘要
We examine whether ESG and ESG controversy scores are pricing factors that systemically affect the risk-return relationship of stocks. We test their additional explanatory power after controlling for other well-known risk factors. ESG controversy risk factor explains the cross-section of stock market returns. Investors exposed to ESG controversies demand a risk premium whereas ESG risk is regarded as idiosyncratic.
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