assets (ROA). The impact of CSP, measured by environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores, on FP is similar to that of … market sentiment. Specifically, we find that an effective ESG performance in the prior year, both the overall performance and …

The paper explores the emergence and development of socially responsible investment (SRI) in Japan. SRI is a recent … the historical roots of SRI, the key actors and motivations that have contributed to its diffusion, the paper provides … explorative grounds to sketch the translation mechanisms of SRI in Japan and offers insight into its future path. Based on primary …

Responsible Investment" (SRI), an investment strategy that employs criteria other than the usual financial risk and return factors … when selecting firms in which to invest. This study evaluates whether SRI indexes would alter portfolio risk and return … patterns for the new defined contribution pension plans currently on offer in Japan. We conclude that SRI funds can be included …