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Investment and Sustainable Finance

A special issue of International Journal of Financial Studies (ISSN 2227-7072).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1647

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Yongsheng Guo

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International Business School, Teesside University, Middlesbrough TS1 3AG, UK
Interests: Fintech; ESG; Cross-cultural studies; Sustainable Finance; Financial innovation
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Dr. Macro Chi Keung Lau

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Guest Editor
International Business School, Teesside University, Middlesbrough TS1 3AG, UK
Interests: sustainable development; financial innovation
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The International Journal of Finance Studies invites high-quality submissions for a Special Issue focused on advancing research in sustainable finance and investment practices. This Issue aims to explore the intersection of financial markets, financial products and services, investment strategies, and sustainable development, addressing how financial systems can contribute to global environmental and social objectives.

We welcome both theoretical and empirical studies, as well as interdisciplinary contributions, that provide new insights into sustainable finance and investment. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Innovations in green financial instruments and markets (e.g., green bonds, ESG funds).
  • The impact of sustainable finance on corporate performance and stakeholder value.
  • Policy frameworks and regulations supporting sustainable investments.
  • The role of financial institutions in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
  • Measurement and integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria in investment decision-making.
  • Challenges in transitioning to sustainable financial systems in emerging economies.

The deadline for submissions is [30th April 2025]. Accepted papers will undergo a rigorous peer-review process and contribute to the academic and practical discourse on sustainable finance.

For inquiries, please contact [y.guo@tees.ac.uk]. For submission guidelines and further details, please contact [ijfs@mdpi.com] or visit Instructions for Authors. 

We look forward to your contributions to this critical and evolving field!

Dr. Yongsheng Guo
Dr. Macro Chi Keung Lau
Guest Editors

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Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Financial Studies is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • sustainable finance
  • sustainable investment
  • greening banking
  • green bonds
  • ESG funds
  • ESG performance

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The Effects of Environmental, Social, and Governance Factors on Financial Performance and Market Valuation in the European Automotive Industry
by Jozef Glova and Matúš Panko
Int. J. Financial Stud. 2025, 13(2), 82; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs13020082 - 9 May 2025
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This study explores the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on profitability and market capitalization within the European automotive industry. Since the industry is confronted with environmental and regulatory challenges, ESG contributions are valuable to know for strategic decision making and [...] Read more.
This study explores the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on profitability and market capitalization within the European automotive industry. Since the industry is confronted with environmental and regulatory challenges, ESG contributions are valuable to know for strategic decision making and investor attitude. With panel data from 60 automotive firms listed on the Eurostoxx 600 index from 2011 to 2022, the research utilizes panel regression techniques, such as the generalized method of moments, to control for possible endogeneity. The findings show that the social aspect of ESG has a positive effect on return on assets (ROA), illustrating that socially responsible efforts can strengthen operating performance. In contrast, environmental performance weakly negatively affects ROA, probably because substantial sustainability-related expenses are incurred. Governance has no significant impact on profitability. For market valuation, as captured by Tobin’s Q, social factors are negatively correlated, indicating investor doubt regarding quick returns on social investments, while governance is positively but weakly correlated. These results highlight the multifaceted nature of ESG integration in the automotive industry, with the implication that firms need to delicately trade off between sustainability initiatives and profitability and investor expectations. Full article
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Modeling a Sustainable Decision Support System for Banking Environments Using Rough Sets: A Case Study of the Egyptian Arab Land Bank
by Mohamed A. Elnagar, Jaber Abdel Aty, Abdelghafar M. Elhady and Samaa M. Shohieb
Int. J. Financial Stud. 2025, 13(1), 27; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs13010027 - 17 Feb 2025
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This study addresses the vast amount of information held by the banking sector, especially regarding opportunities in tourism development, production, and large residential projects. With advancements in information technology and databases, data mining has become essential for banks to optimally utilize available data. [...] Read more.
This study addresses the vast amount of information held by the banking sector, especially regarding opportunities in tourism development, production, and large residential projects. With advancements in information technology and databases, data mining has become essential for banks to optimally utilize available data. From January 2023 to July 2024, data from the Egyptian Arab Land Bank (EALB) were analyzed using data mining techniques, including rough set theory and the Weka version 3.0 program. The aim was to identify potential units for targeted marketing, improve customer satisfaction, and contribute to sustainable development goals. By integrating sustainability principles into financing approaches, this research promotes green banking, encouraging environmentally friendly and socially responsible investments. A survey of EALB customers assessed their interest in purchasing homes under the real estate financing program. The results were analyzed with GraphPad Prism version 9.0, with 95% confidence intervals and an R-squared value close to 1, and we identified 13 units (43% of the total units) as having the highest marketing potential. This study highlights data mining’s role in enhancing marketing for the EALB’s residential projects. Combining sustainable financing with data insights promotes green banking, aligning with customer preferences and boosting satisfaction and profitability. Full article
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