Jurnal Akuntansi dan Bisnis
Vol 25, No 1 (2025)

ESG Performance and Dividend Policy: Role of Board International Experience

Aulia, Sandra (Universitas Indonesia)
Hambali, Ahmad (Universitas Indonesia)
Johari, Razana Juhaida (Universiti Teknologi MARA)
Lim, Ivy B. (Chiang Kai Shek College)
Cura, Christopher T. (Philippine School of Business Administration)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study aims to examine the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance on corporate dividend policy, as well as the moderating role of the board of directors' international experience in this relationship. With the growing global focus on sustainability, ESG has become a crucial factor in corporate strategy, not only enhancing reputation and competitiveness but also representing social responsibility. Previous studies have shown mixed results regarding the influence of ESG performance on corporate financial outcomes, particularly on dividend policy. This study focuses on companies in the ASEAN region, where corporate governance and investor protection tend to be weaker compared to developed countries. Analysis of data from ASEAN companies indicates that higher ESG performance is associated with more stable dividend policies. Additionally, the international experience of board members is found to positively impact dividend policy directly but does not strengthen the relationship between ESG performance and dividend policy. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of ESG and board characteristics in dividend policy, providing valuable insights for stakeholders in evaluating corporate sustainability practices.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jab

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Bisnis (JAB)is published by Accounting Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia. Published two times a year, February and August, JAB is a media of communication and reply forum for scientific works especially concerning the field of ...