READ ME File For 'Dataset on ESG (sustainability) performance of private sector organisations for postgraduate studies research' Dataset DOI: 10.5258/SOTON/D2933 ReadMe Author: BABAJIDE OYEWO, University of Southampton ORCID ID:0000-0002-4499-601X This dataset supports the thesis entitled Impact of Corporate Governance Mechanisms on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance AWARDED BY: Univeristy of Southampton DATE OF AWARD: [2023] DESCRIPTION OF THE DATA This dataset contains data on impact of Corporate Governance Mechanisms on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance using evidence from multinational entities. Data was collected and compiled from multiple sources including Refinitiv database, annula reports and world bank. The data can be readily viewed on excel documents Date of data collection: 2021/2022 Information about geographic location of data collection: Data was collected and compiled from multiple sources online including Refinitiv database, annula reports and world bank Date that the file was created: December, 2023