Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Since they promote the inclusion of social, political, and environmental factors in financial decision-making, sustainable finance and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing have become important forces behind the transformation of the economy. The concept, history, importance, and ramifications of sustainable finance and ESG investing are briefly summarized in this abstract. The text delves into the underlying principles of sustainable development and emphasizes the significance of coordinating financial operations with these objectives. Additionally, it looks at the best practices, empirical data, and analytical techniques related to incorporating ESG factors into investment plans. The summary highlights the increasing evidence that sustainable practices may reduce risks, improve resilience, and open up new economic prospects, which is driving the impetus behind sustainable finance and ESG investing. It also highlights the necessity of strong standards, open reporting procedures, and exacting impact assessment processes in order to direct investment choices and promote accountability. In the end, this abstract aim to further the current conversation on sustainable finance by providing stakeholders with useful information and promoting a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable financial system.
Authors: Abhishek Kumar, Bhagwan Sinha
Institution: Sharda University
Language: English
Subfield: Finance
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409447944