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This research examines how responsible Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices influence financial performance in European listed companies from 2016-2023. We analyse a sample of 115 firms across various sectors and employ a pooled OLS regression model to explore the correlation between ESG scores, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow, Liquidity Ratios, and Stock Price. The findings indicate high ESG scores are significantly associated with enhanced financial resilience, innovation, and performance in specific contexts. This highlights the value of robust sustainability practices across various sectors, particularly resource-intensive ones. The results provide strategic implications for corporate managers, investors, and policymakers who aim to leverage ESG integration for long-term value creation, competitive advantage, and risk management efficiency.
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