Corporate Financial Performance and Sustainability Practices
A special issue of International Journal of Financial Studies (ISSN 2227-7072).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 48
Special Issue Editors
Interests: corporate valuation; corporate finance; energy finance; sustainability finance
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This special issue examines the dynamic intersection between corporate sustainability practices and financial performance, exploring how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives impact firm value and competitiveness. Research has yielded mixed findings regarding this relationship, with some studies showing positive correlations between sustainability and profitability, while others reveal contingent or negative effects that depend on specific contextual factors.
This Issue welcomes empirical and theoretical contributions that investigate the impact of carbon reduction initiatives on operational efficiency, the role of sustainable supply chain management in achieving competitive advantage, and the financial returns from social responsibility investments. We encourage research examining how the quality of sustainability reporting affects investor perceptions and market valuations, alongside studies analyzing the moderating effects of corporate governance mechanisms and regulatory frameworks.
Methodological innovations that address endogeneity concerns and challenges to causal inference are particularly encouraged. We seek papers that explore the temporal dynamics—whether sustainability investments generate short-term costs versus long-term benefits—and sector-specific patterns across capital-intensive and service industries.
Emerging themes include green finance mechanisms, sustainable business model innovation, stakeholder engagement strategies, and the influence of technological disruption on the sustainability–performance nexus. Comparative studies of developed and emerging markets are also encouraged.
This Special Issue aims to advance scholarly understanding while providing actionable insights for aligning sustainability commitments with financial objectives.
Dr. Murad Harasheh
Dr. Giovanni Cardillo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainability performance
- ESG integration
- financial returns
- stakeholder value
- corporate responsibility
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