Beyond Profits: The Role of Executive Rewarding in Shaping ESG Metrics. An Empirical Study of Europe’s Largest publicly-listed Companies
Purpose: This study examines how policies rewarding sustainable initiatives affect ESG scores in European firms and how these dynamics are influenced by a nation's Environmental Performance Index (EPI). It aims to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on sustainable and responsible business practices in Europe and beyond. Methodology: The study employs Fixed-effects Ordinary Least Squares (OLS)