MCOM Theses and Dissertations (2025)

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    Influence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices on employee engagement in companies listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
    (Strathmore University, 2025) Kieti, D. M.
    This research sought to determine the influence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices on employee engagement in companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. This study was guided by the following research objectives: to analyse the influence of environmental practices on employee engagement in NSE-listed companies, to establish the influence of social practices on employee engagement in NSE-listed companies, and to determine the influence of governance practices on employee engagement in NSE-listed companies. This study was grounded in stakeholder theory and social exchange theory. This study was based on the positivist research philosophy. This study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional research design. The study assumed a census approach. The study adopted a quantitative approach in data analysis. To analyze all three objectives of the study, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were employed. The findings showed that the regression model was statistically significant, and the analysis confirms that environmental, social and governance practices have a significant and positive influence on employee engagement. The study concluded that environmental, social and governance practices have a significant and positive influence on employee engagement in NSE-listed companies. The study recommended that NSE-listed companies should enhance ESG practices, focusing on environmental and social initiatives to boost engagement. Further research should explore how Stakeholder Theory and Social Exchange Theory apply to ESG practices, particularly in aligning practices with employee expectations and fostering greater engagement. Companies should strengthen CSR initiatives, integrate ESG compliance into policies, prioritize inclusive decision-making, and align ESG initiatives with cultural values to enhance engagement. Future studies should explore the long-term impact of ESG practices on employee engagement, examine industry-specific relationships, and investigate the role of cultural factors in ESG effectiveness.