ESG Practices in Ftse4good Bursa Malaysia Index

• Main Author: Kartika Hazni, Iskandar
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: HG Finance
• Online Access: https://etd.uum.edu.my/11392/1/s828283_01.pdf; https://etd.uum.edu.my/11392/2/s828283_02.pdf; https://etd.uum.edu.my/11392/
• Institution: Universiti Utara Malaysia

This study aims to investigate the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating of publicly listed firms in the FTSE4 Good Bursa Malaysia Index (F4GBM Index). The study is conducted using a sample of 100 public listed companies and final of 26 publicly listed firms in the F4GBM Index as of December 2022. The sampling period spanned in year of 2022. The study utilised the quantitative research design to find that annual report and SPSS for descriptive statistical analysis and data analysis. The study observed that the 26 companies were disclosed ESG rating in their annual report are high level of ESG practices disclosures with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) reporting methodology, which is approved by Bursa Malaysia for ESG reporting. This study adds to the existing literature by examining Malaysian public listed companies in the F4GBM Index. The study's results can greatly assist securities capital market investors in Malaysia in making ESG investments. For public listed companies, being recognised for their ESG standards may enhance their reputation and visibility, while also promoting a culture of transparent disclosure and best practices.