Impact of CSR disclosure on profitability and firm performance of Malaysian halal food companies

Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure on the profitability and firm performance of Halal food companies in Malaysia. Applying a quintitative method, the study utilised a dynamic GMM-based statistical technique for analysing th...

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Main Authors: Zaki Ahmad, Mohammad Helmi Bin Hidthiir, Md Mahfujur Rahman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2024-02-01
Series:Discover Sustainability
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-024-00189-3
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description Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure on the profitability and firm performance of Halal food companies in Malaysia. Applying a quintitative method, the study utilised a dynamic GMM-based statistical technique for analysing the data from 75 public-listed Halal food companies in Malaysia from 2012 to 2021.The findings highlight a substantial relationship between CSR disclosure and profitability (ROA) as well as firm performance (TBQ) of Halal food companies in Malaysia. The result showed economic, environmental, and social CSR disclosures have a significant effects on ROA and TBQ in dynamic models. The outcome of the study implies that actively engaging in economic, environmental, and social CSR practices provides with a competitive advantage, contributes to long-term viability, and attracts socially conscious investors. It also emphasises the strategic importance of comprehensive CSR strategies for encouraging positive stakeholder relationships, managing diverse aspects of sustainability, and enhancing overall business success, including employee engagement and motivation.
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spelling doaj.art-af18cf461b464106990d5b2afd19df422024-05-19T11:05:51ZengSpringerDiscover Sustainability2662-99842024-02-015111510.1007/s43621-024-00189-3Impact of CSR disclosure on profitability and firm performance of Malaysian halal food companiesZaki Ahmad0Mohammad Helmi Bin Hidthiir1Md Mahfujur Rahman2School of Economics, Finance and Banking, Universiti Utara MalaysiaSchool of Economics, Finance and Banking, Universiti Utara MalaysiaInstitute of Halal Management, Islamic Business School, Universiti Utara MalaysiaAbstract The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure on the profitability and firm performance of Halal food companies in Malaysia. Applying a quintitative method, the study utilised a dynamic GMM-based statistical technique for analysing the data from 75 public-listed Halal food companies in Malaysia from 2012 to 2021.The findings highlight a substantial relationship between CSR disclosure and profitability (ROA) as well as firm performance (TBQ) of Halal food companies in Malaysia. The result showed economic, environmental, and social CSR disclosures have a significant effects on ROA and TBQ in dynamic models. The outcome of the study implies that actively engaging in economic, environmental, and social CSR practices provides with a competitive advantage, contributes to long-term viability, and attracts socially conscious investors. It also emphasises the strategic importance of comprehensive CSR strategies for encouraging positive stakeholder relationships, managing diverse aspects of sustainability, and enhancing overall business success, including employee engagement and motivation.https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-024-00189-3EconomicEnvironmentalSocialCSR disclosureProfitabilityFirm performance
spellingShingle Zaki Ahmad
Mohammad Helmi Bin Hidthiir
Md Mahfujur Rahman
Impact of CSR disclosure on profitability and firm performance of Malaysian halal food companies
Discover Sustainability
Economic
Environmental
Social
CSR disclosure
Profitability
Firm performance
title Impact of CSR disclosure on profitability and firm performance of Malaysian halal food companies
title_full Impact of CSR disclosure on profitability and firm performance of Malaysian halal food companies
title_fullStr Impact of CSR disclosure on profitability and firm performance of Malaysian halal food companies
title_full_unstemmed Impact of CSR disclosure on profitability and firm performance of Malaysian halal food companies
title_short Impact of CSR disclosure on profitability and firm performance of Malaysian halal food companies
title_sort impact of csr disclosure on profitability and firm performance of malaysian halal food companies
topic Economic
Environmental
Social
CSR disclosure
Profitability
Firm performance
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-024-00189-3
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