Sustainable Investing: Navigating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Challenges and Opportunities (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798898811372)

A comprehensive exploration of how ESG principles are reshaping financial markets, corporate governance, and technological innovation. Emphasizing the growing importance of integrating environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance practices into investment decision-making, this book addresses the challenges and opportunities that shape sustainable finance worldwide.

Examining a wide spectrum of themes, the book begins with emerging ESG practices and governance innovations, and extends to case studies in e-governance, sustainable reporting, risk-return analysis of ESG indices, and impact investing. Additional discussions highlight community engagement, green bonds, mutual funds, and the green economy, alongside future trends in regulatory frameworks, investor demand, and technological advancements such as AI, blockchain, and IoT. Special attention is given to ESG practices in emerging markets, air pollution monitoring in smart cities, workplace sustainability, and IoT-enabled environmental effectiveness. Collectively, the work bridges theory, policy, and practice, offering insights that are both academically rigorous and practically relevant.

Key Features

-Presents an integrated view of ESG practices, sustainable finance, and impact investing across global and regional contexts.
-Showcases the role of emerging technologies-AI, blockchain, IoT-in advancing ESG transparency, reporting, and performance.
-Analyzes real-world applications through case studies on green bonds, community engagement, sustainable workplace design, and environmental monitoring.
-Provides critical evaluation of challenges such as greenwashing, regulatory gaps, and data standardization.
-Highlights opportunities for investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to drive long-term sustainable growth.

Author: Keshav Kaushik,Rishikaysh Kaakandikar
ISBN-13: 9798898811372
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2025
Pages: 364
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.93lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.95d