“They found that companies with strong ESG credentials gain additional credibility internationally… This helps them attract investors, secure partnerships, and receive government support in foreign markets.”

[COMMENTARY] For many years, it has been observed that companies with strong ESG credentials attract and retain relatively higher-qualified workers, thereby incurring comparatively lower HR costs, superior R & D, and a lower cost of capital. This paper shows that such organizational behaviour also helps companies in their overseas activities.
Strong performance in sustainable investing boosts research innovation, February 25, 2026, Durham University Business School, UK.