The Role of Socially Responsible Investment in Canadian Corporate Investor Relations

This study aims to clarify to what extent investors react to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) disclosures and whether it creates value for shareholders. In order to demonstrate their commitment to action, and as part of the process of strengthening their reputation and improving their relationships with key stakeholders, many large companies now publish annual reports on their social and environmental performance. This study examines and explains what responsible investing looks like in practice, and from this analysis, explains the sort of corporate responsibility information investors are interested in, and how this information may be used.