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University of Texas at Austin- Journal
- Management Science
Navigating the storm: Climate policy uncertainty drives companies to improve ESG performance
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterA new large-scale study reveals that uncertainty in climate policy (CPU) is a significant driver for improving corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. Analysing data from 4,490 Chinese listed companies (2011-2022), researchers found a strong positive correlation between CPU and ESG scores. The primary motivation is risk mitigation: companies facing higher systemic risk use enhanced ESG performance as a strategic shield. The effect is most pronounced in non-state-owned enterprises, heavy-polluting industries, and highly competitive markets. The findings provide crucial insights for businesses strengthening sustainability strategies and for policymakers aiming to foster resilient, low-carbon economic growth.
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- China Finance Review International
Social media marketing falls flat as a signal of quality, new research finds
Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences- Journal
- Information Systems Research
How can SMEs drive a greener and more inclusive Europe?
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)The study uses data from 12,000 European companies to show that, as well as large companies, medium and small businesses can also act as agents of change
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- Journal of Cleaner Production
The size and composition of our circle of friends and family influence how we perceive our own body
Universidad Carlos III de MadridIslamophobia driven by nativism, not religion
Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet MainzA study by Professor Kai Arzheimer of the JGU Department of Political Science, published in Research & Politics, reveals a strong connection between anti-Muslim prejudice and nativism. It also points to a robust link between Islamophobia and right-wing authoritarian attitudes. By contrast, individual Christian religiosity shows virtually no connection to either of these tendencies – challenging the common assumption that religious belief fuels Islamophobia in Western Europe.
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- Research & Politics
The size and composition of our circle of friends and family influence how we perceive our own body
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid- Journal
- iScience
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- ERC grant agreement
Consumers consider: Coincidence or divine intervention?
University of Texas at Austin- Journal
- Journal of Consumer Behaviour