The Relationship Between ESG Scores and Financial Performance of Listed Companies in the Stock Exchange of Thailand

Authors

  • Thanapon Wimoonard Khon Kaen University

Keywords:

ESG Scores, , Financial Performance, Return on Assets, The Stock Exchange of Thailand

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and financial performance, with a focus on the return on assets (ROA) of companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The analysis covers firms that received ESG scores from Refinitiv between 2020 and 2024, comprising a total of 430 firm-year observations. A quantitative research methodology was employed, utilizing multiple regression analysis to assess the associations between ESG dimensions and financial outcomes.

The empirical results indicate that the social and governance dimensions of ESG performance are positively and statistically significantly associated with ROA at the 0.05 significance level. In contrast, the environmental dimension does not exhibit a statistically significant relationship with ROA. These findings suggest that companies emphasizing stakeholder engagement and strong corporate governance practices tend to achieve superior financial performance. Improved transparency, ethical conduct, and effective governance structures likely contribute to enhanced firm reputation, increased sales, and profitability. Furthermore, such practices are instrumental in enhancing firm value and promoting long-term sustainable growth.

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Published

2025-10-31

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Wimoonard, T. . (2025). The Relationship Between ESG Scores and Financial Performance of Listed Companies in the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The Journal of Development Administration Research, 15(3-4), 3984–3992. retrieved from https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JDAR/article/view/280656

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