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Michael Angelo Cortez

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Michael Angelo A. Cortez is a Professor of Accounting at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University who focuses on corporate social responsibility and sustainability. He is also a social advocate for inclusive education and an author who studies social entrepreneurship initiatives and sustainable agriculture.

Solomon Idan - Research Assistant in Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Solomon Idan

Research Assistant

Solomon Idan is an experienced accounting and finance professional pursuing an MBA at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, specializing in quantitative research and data analysis. He has a strong background in finance management and is also an entrepreneur who founded a platform to support small businesses.

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The Impact of ESG on Corporate Financial Performance: The Case of Global Energy Companies

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  • War and ESG: A Reflection

    For years, my research has examined the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance performance and corporate financial outcomes. The premise has been straightforward. Responsible governance, environmental stewardship, and social investment are not simply ethical preferences. They are strategic drivers of long term value creation. Yet every time war erupts somewhere in the world, I find

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