Sylvain MARSAT

Mr. Sylvain MARSAT is a University Professor at the University of Clermont Auvergne, affiliated with the IAE Clermont Auvergne - School of Management. He holds the position of Director of the CleRMa research laboratory and is a member of its scientific council. His primary research focuses on the intersection of finance and corporate social responsibility (CSR), including investor and manager behavior, stock market valuation, and extra-financial performance. His work also examines corporate governance, earnings management, and environmental penalties' impact on firm resilience.

Key research themes include green equity investments, religiosity's influence on corporate behavior, and the role of eco-anxiety in investment decisions. His studies often analyze how environmental footprints and climate change exposure shape corporate strategies, particularly through carbon pricing mechanisms. International evidence underscores his exploration of ESG controversies, M&A transactions, and the trade-offs between CSR and financial resilience.

While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text, his extensive publication record highlights contributions to understanding CSR's market valuation effects and ethical-financial interplays. As director of CleRMa, he leads interdisciplinary research initiatives in management and finance, emphasizing sustainability and corporate responsibility.