CEO Professional Horizon, Management Myopia, and Corporate ESG Performance

Journal: Modern Economics & Management Forum DOI: 10.32629/memf.v5i6.3179

Yan Zhao, Fengyue Yuan

Beijing Wuzi University, Beijing 101149, China

Abstract

ESG governance is crucial for the development of new quality productive forces, and the increased disclosure of ESG reports by listed companies makes it a key measure of corporate sustainable development. This study, based on Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share data from 2013 to 2023, explores the impact of CEO professional horizon on ESG performance. The results show that: (1) CEO professional horizon significantly enhances corporate ESG performance, and this relationship remains robust after robustness tests; (2) CEOs with a professional horizon are more likely to make long-term investments and reduce short-sighted behavior, thereby promoting ESG performance; (3) In non-state-owned enterprises and highly competitive industries, the positive impact of CEO professional horizon on ESG performance is more pronounced.

Keywords

CEO Professional Horizon; ESG; Upper Echelon Theory

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