Abstract : The escalating urgency of climate change, social inequality, and corporate governance changes has positioned sustainable finance and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives at the pinnacle of global economic discussions. In the last ten years, sustainable finance has evolved from a specialized method to a predominant investment strategy, transforming the financial environment and impacting business conduct. ESG investments are essential for reconciling financial goals with enduring environmental and social effects, presenting novel potential for innovation, stakeholder involvement, and risk management. Nonetheless, despite their swift adoption, considerable obstacles remain, such as conflicting ESG measurements, concerns regarding greenwashing, legislative fragmentation, and insufficient understanding among investors in emerging nations. Contemporary studies underscore the necessity for comprehensive frameworks, uniformity in reporting, and the incorporation of sophisticated technology like artificial intelligence and big data analytics to assess ESG performance more efficiently. This study investigates the changing dynamics of sustainable finance, analyzing the opportunities it presents for promoting responsible growth and the significant problems that must be confronted to guarantee its legitimacy and efficacy. A balanced viewpoint emphasizes the capacity of sustainable finance to catalyze global change, while highlighting the necessity of ethical behaviors, transparency, and inclusive policies for its enduring effectiveness.
Cite : Srivastava, S., & Agarwal, K. (2025). Sustainable Finance And Esg Investments: Opportunities And Challenges In Modern Research (1st ed., pp. 105-114). Noble Science Press. https://noblesciencepress.org/chapter/nspeb-rt21stcmtocc2025ch-10
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