A report by the Stockholm Environment Institute estimates that between US$363 billion to US$2.4 trillion have to be invested only to mitigate climate change (Tempest & Lazarus, 2014). This estimation demonstrates that the financial sector plays a central role in influencing sustainable...

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- SUSTAINABLE BANKING. Managing the Social and Environmental Impact of Financial Institutions -- 1. Introduction to Sustainable Banking -- 2. History of Sustainable Banking -- 3. The Business Case for Sustainability -- 4. The Direct and Indirect Impacts of...

This study examines the relationship between environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) and firm performance, with a focus on the impact of Buddhism. Our findings suggest the following: (1) The local Buddhism environment weakens the positive relationship between ESG and firm...