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@article{174505,
        author = {Rutvika parmar},
        title = {A role of esg (environmental, social, governance) in corporate financial performance},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {10},
        pages = {4283-4288},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=174505},
        abstract = {Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are increasingly integral to assessing corporate financial performance in today’s business landscape, as companies face growing pressure from investors, consumers, and regulators to adopt sustainable and ethical practices. The role of ESG in financial performance extends beyond mere corporate social responsibility; it encompasses strategic practices that can influence a firm’s operational efficiency, reputation, risk management, and overall market positioning. When effectively integrated into corporate strategy, ESG initiatives can drive long-term value creation by reducing costs through energy efficiency, enhancing productivity through better employee engagement, and mitigating reputational or regulatory risks that could lead to significant financial losses. A strong commitment to ESG can improve stakeholder trust, fostering loyalty among consumers who increasingly prioritize sustainability in their purchasing decisions, and can also attract top-tier talent, as employees are more likely to stay with companies whose values align with their own. Furthermore, businesses with robust ESG practices are seen as less risky investments, as they are better equipped to anticipate and adapt to regulatory changes, market trends, and potential crises, thus offering a more stable return on investment. Financial performance, in this context, becomes not just a matter of profitability but of resilience, where companies that embrace ESG can often outperform their peers in the long run.},
        keywords = {ESG investing , risk management, financial returns, social responsibility, ethical investing , governance structure , ESG reporting standards.},
        month = {March},
        }