Financial Determinants of ESG Disclosure Quality
Abstract
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure quality is increasingly critical for corporate transparency and investor decision-making. This study investigates the financial determinants of ESG disclosure quality in 350 European publicly listed firms from 2015 to 2024. Using panel data regression analysis, we find that profitability, firm size, liquidity, and market valuation positively influence ESG disclosure quality, while leverage has a negative effect. The results highlight that financial health and strategic signaling play central roles in shaping ESG reporting practices. These findings provide insights for managers, investors, and policymakers seeking to enhance corporate sustainability reporting.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting
Auditing
Earnings Management
Governance
Corporate Governance and Financial Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Ovidius University Annals Economic Sciences Series
- Volume
- 25
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 599–606
- Publication date
- 10 February 2026
- Language
- EN