This study investigates the influence of ESG disclosure on financial and operational performance in the fashion industry, using the 2023 Fashion Transparency Index Score as a measure of transparency processed by the NGO “Fashion Revolution” as a tool that can be used by consumers to make more conscious decisions. The aim of the paper is to investigate if the index is a useful service to companies in terms of financial and operational performances. It underscores the integration of transparency into corporate strategy, highlighting its significance for reputation. This work contributes to the extensive discussion on ESG disclosure's role in promoting sustainable, responsible business practices in the fashion industry. The work explores the hypothesis of a positive link between the Fashion Transparency Index score and financial and operational performance across a diverse sample of 65 companies, spanning varied geographic and industry segments. Nevertheless, the multivariate linear regression analysis indicates non-significant relationship, implying limited influence on financial performance (ROE). Likewise, operational performance shows no significant correlation with the transparency score. These findings underscore the need for supplementary control variables or an alternative independent variable to enhance the model's predictive accuracy and resilience beyond existing literature.

Does ESG Disclosure foster business performance in the fashion industry? Assessing the impact through the Fashion Transparency Index / Igini, F.; Cafaro, A.. - (2024). (Intervento presentato al convegno 27th Excellence In Services International Conference (EISIC) tenutosi a Università degli studi di Bergamo).

Does ESG Disclosure foster business performance in the fashion industry? Assessing the impact through the Fashion Transparency Index

F. Igini
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A. Cafaro
2024

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of ESG disclosure on financial and operational performance in the fashion industry, using the 2023 Fashion Transparency Index Score as a measure of transparency processed by the NGO “Fashion Revolution” as a tool that can be used by consumers to make more conscious decisions. The aim of the paper is to investigate if the index is a useful service to companies in terms of financial and operational performances. It underscores the integration of transparency into corporate strategy, highlighting its significance for reputation. This work contributes to the extensive discussion on ESG disclosure's role in promoting sustainable, responsible business practices in the fashion industry. The work explores the hypothesis of a positive link between the Fashion Transparency Index score and financial and operational performance across a diverse sample of 65 companies, spanning varied geographic and industry segments. Nevertheless, the multivariate linear regression analysis indicates non-significant relationship, implying limited influence on financial performance (ROE). Likewise, operational performance shows no significant correlation with the transparency score. These findings underscore the need for supplementary control variables or an alternative independent variable to enhance the model's predictive accuracy and resilience beyond existing literature.
2024
27th Excellence In Services International Conference (EISIC)
ESG Disclosure; Transparency; Fashion; Corporate performance
04 Pubblicazione in atti di convegno::04b Atto di convegno in volume
Does ESG Disclosure foster business performance in the fashion industry? Assessing the impact through the Fashion Transparency Index / Igini, F.; Cafaro, A.. - (2024). (Intervento presentato al convegno 27th Excellence In Services International Conference (EISIC) tenutosi a Università degli studi di Bergamo).
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