Academic Journal of Mathematical Sciences, 2023, 4(3); doi: 10.25236/AJMS.2023.040309.
Mingxuan Zhao1, Hao Wu1, Le Liu2, Xiping Mao3
1School of Mathematics and Physics, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China
2School of Public Finance and Taxation, Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing, China
3School of Business Administration, Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing, China
With the rising focus on low-carbon initiatives, interest in sustainable products and services, including cap-and-trade policies, green bonds, and low-carbon stocks, has surged. This study comprehensively investigates how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores influence bond issuance. Employing state-of-the-art research methods and techniques, we ensure data quality through preprocessing, including handling missing values and normalization. Our predictive model, powered by machine learning algorithms such as linear regression, KNNR, XGB, and LGBM, adeptly captures relationships and handles high-dimensional features. Feature engineering further enhances model performance. Rigorous cross-validation and evaluation metrics like RMSE, MAE, and R2 ensure objectivity. Our research offers valuable insights for investors, issuers, and regulators in sustainable finance decision-making.
ESG score, bond issuance, linear regression, KNNR, XGB, LGBM, feature engineering, cross-validation, sustainable finance
Mingxuan Zhao, Hao Wu, Le Liu, Xiping Mao. Forecast of bond issuance based on ESG score. Academic Journal of Mathematical Sciences (2023) Vol. 4, Issue 3: 52-59. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMS.2023.040309.
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