MICHAEL
ANGELO CORTEZ
PROFESSOR.
RESEARCHER.
SOCIAL ADVOCATE.
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Explore capital structures, financial performance and the impact of environment, social, and governance – ESG scores on firms.
Research Team
Lead Researcher
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
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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My Research Journey
Welcome to a glimpse of my academic research journey. Over the years, my work has explored the intersections of business, sustainability, and regional development—evolving with the times, my interests, and the questions I’ve been most passionate about answering. Phase 1: Labor Mobility and Human Capital in ASEAN (Early 2000s) My journey began in the early
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