Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a dramatic downturn in the global stock
markets. Investors look for safe stocks that can provide better risk-adjusted returns. Stocks …

A substantial surge in ESG research has triggered a wide dissemination of research across
various domains, underscoring the need for an extensive appraisal of the complex ESG …

According to traditional portfolio theories constraints, restrictions, and screens applied in
portfolio selection reduces the diversification opportunities which can impact financial …

Purpose Investment decisions hold immense significance for investors and eventually affect
their portfolio performance. Investors are advised to weigh the costs and benefits associated …

We investigate the market performance of negatively screened environment social and
governance (ESG) portfolio or sustainable investments prior to and during crisis. A general …

Purpose This paper aims to examine the consistency between firms' stakeholder-friendly
responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and their environmental, social and governance …

Background In recent times, we have seen significant developments in responsible
investing. Firstly, the uptake of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in …

This study compares the performance of five portfolios built according to the level of
integration of environmental, social and governance values in the case of South Africa, over …

This paper examines the ESG risk rating disagreement across two-well established rating
providers and its implication on portfolio performance. By deriving a proxy for rating …

Global interest in sustainable finance, heightened by COVID-19, drives research on
sustainable investment (SI). Challenges persist, including vague definitions and imprecise …