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The impact of a CSR committee on CSR performance

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  • Kubo, Katsuyuki
  • Sasaki, Ryo

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This study investigates the impact of introducing corporate social responsibility (CSR) committees on firms’ CSR performance. Using a sample of publicly traded Japanese companies for the period of 2011–2021, we employ propensity score matching difference-in-differences methods to address endogeneity issues. Our main findings reveal that the introduction of a CSR committee significantly improves CSR performance, providing support for the importance of structured and dedicated efforts toward achieving sustainability. In addition, our study contributes to the literature by examining the effects of the detailed components of environmental and social scores on CSR performance, offering a granular understanding of how CSR committees may influence various aspects of CSR performance.

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  • Kubo, Katsuyuki & Sasaki, Ryo, 2024. "The impact of a CSR committee on CSR performance," Japan and the World Economy, Elsevier, vol. 71(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:japwor:v:71:y:2024:i:c:s092214252400032x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.japwor.2024.101269
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    • G34 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Mergers; Acquisitions; Restructuring; Corporate Governance
    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility

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