Corporate social performance, firm valuation, and industrial difference: Evidence from Hong Kong
Author(s)
Author(s)
Jiang, K.
Mak, B. S. C.
Tan, W.
Date Issued
2013
Publisher
Springer
Journal
Journal of Business Ethics
Volume
114
Start page
625
End page
631
Abstract
This study addresses two issues. First, does corporate social performance matter in Hong Kong. Second, if yes, is it relevant to some industries more than others. To answer these questions, we develop a corporate social performance index (CSP) to measure the quality of corporate social performance of major Hong Kong listed firms. The criteria are based on the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance. Using the 3-year period from 2002 to 2005, we find that firm valuation is positive and significantly associated with CSP. Interestingly, this relation matters less in China related firms and firms with a concentrated ownership structure. The results also show that CSP impacts firm valuation more positively when the firm is in the service sector. We further find that CSP is positively related to the market valuation of the subsequent year.
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