Journal of Management - Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's)
Vol 19 No 2 (2026): JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's)

The impact of ESG scores on financial performance: Evidence from property and real estate firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (2020–2024)

Raisya Gita Amalia (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Semarang State University)
Rahmadani Nur Permanawati (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Semarang State University)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study examines the effect of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance on the financial performance of property and real estate companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2020–2024. A quantitative approach was employed using panel data regression analysis to assess the influence of the ESG Overall Score, Environmental Score (ESGE), Social Score (ESGS), and Governance Score (ESGG) on Return on Assets (ROA), with firm size and leverage included as control variables. The results indicate that the ESG Overall Score has a positive and significant effect on ROA, suggesting that firms with stronger ESG performance achieve higher profitability. Furthermore, the environmental, social, and governance dimensions each exhibit positive and significant relationships with financial performance, with the social dimension exerting the strongest influence. These findings support stakeholder theory, demonstrating that effective ESG practices enhance operational sustainability, strengthen stakeholder trust, and improve long-term competitiveness. This study extends the ESG literature by providing empirical evidence from Indonesia’s property and real estate sector and highlights the strategic importance of comprehensive ESG implementation in improving corporate financial performance. Keywords: ESG Score; ROA;Financial Performance; Property and Real Estate Sector ;Indonesia

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JEM

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Tujuan dari jurnal ini adalah mempublikasikan artikel hasil penelitian dan kajian pustaka yang ditulis oleh dosen, peneliti dan mahasiwa. Adapun lingkup topik dari jurnal ini adalah : 1. Manajemen Umum 2. Manajemen Pemasaran 3. Sumberdaya Manusia 4. Keuangan 5. Manajemen Operasi 6. Manajemen ...