Corporate social responsibility and coporate financial performance of commercial banks: Evidence from Vietnam

Abstract

This article employs panel data regression model to investigate the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on the Corporate Financial Performance (CFP) of 29 listed commercial banks in Vietnam from 2016 to 2022. The research results reveal the positive influence of CSR on ROE and ROA, whereas the relationship between CSR and Tobin’s Q demonstrates a non-significant negative impact. Based on these findings, the study provides recommendations and policy implications to enhance awareness of CSR and establish encouraging policies and support for implementing CSR in the business operations of financial institutions.