The Impact of ESG Management on Corporate Reputation, Corporate Support, and Business Performance

[Purpose]This study aims to examine the impact of corporate ESG management activities on corporate reputation, corporate support, and business performance. [Methodology]The study was conducted over approximately one month in April 2024 with workers who have experience in ESG management in the Busan and Gyeongnam regions. A total of 282 questionnaires were distributed via social media, of which 254 were collected. After excluding 15 unfaithful responses, 239 responses were used for the final analysis. [Findings]First, the hypothesis that ESG management would have a significant impact on corporate reputation was partially supported. Second, the hypothesis that ESG management would have a significant impact on corporate support was supported. Third, corporate reputation was found to have a significant impact on business performance. [Implications]This study emphasizes the importance of ESG management in fulfilling corporate social responsibility, indicating that it has become an essential management strategy. The study holds academic significance by empirically analyzing the effects of corporate ESG management activities on corporate reputation, corporate support, and business performance.