The Emerald Handbook of Ethical Finance and Corporate Social ... - 9781804554074

The Emerald Handbook of Ethical Finance and Corporate Social ResponsibilityA Framework for Sustainable Development\nAuthor(s): Ahmed Imran Hunjra, Khaled Hussainey\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Emerald Publishing Limited, United Kingdom\nImprint: Emerald Publishing Limited\nISBN-13: 9781804554074, 978-1804554074\nSynopsis\nEthical finance involves financial practices that consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors affecting a borrower and/or its assets. This approach extends beyond traditional financial metrics, aiming to align investments and lending with principles promoting sustainability, social responsibility, and effective governance.\n\nWhile previously confined to specialized finance providers and investors supporting environmentally or socially focused enterprises, this paradigm has shifted into the mainstream. According to the Global Ethical Finance Forum, the management of ethically driven assets worldwide has exceeded $27 trillion, indicating a growing r.