• DHANYA K
• Dr Hariprakash U.P
• Dr Ajoy S Joseph

This paper explores the intersection of sustainable finance and corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a strategic approach to unlocking long-term value creation for businesses and society. As global challenges such as climate change and social inequality intensify, organizations increasingly recognize the need to integrate sustainability into their financial strategies. Sustainable finance refers to financial services that integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, which guide investment decisions and risk management practices towards sustainability. Conversely, CSR involves corporate initiatives that assess and take responsibility for a company’s effects on environmental and social well-being. We analyse the key drivers of sustainable finance, including regulatory frameworks, investor demand, and stakeholder expectations, and examine how these elements influence corporate decision-making. Through an examination of successful case studies, we illustrate how integrating sustainable finance practices can lead to improved financial performance, enhanced risk management, and strengthened reputational capital. This paper posits that a dedicated commitment to CSR and sustainable finance not only fulfils ethical obligations but also catalyses innovation and establishes competitive advantages, fostering a resilient and equitable economic future.

Sustainable finance, corporate social responsibility, long-term value creation, climate change, stakeholder engagement, financial performance, risk management, innovation, competitive advantage.

"SUSTAINABLE FINANCE AND CSR: UNLOCKING LONG-TERM VALUE CREATION", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no.h423-h431, February-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502755.pdf

"SUSTAINABLE FINANCE AND CSR: UNLOCKING LONG-TERM VALUE CREATION", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no. pph423-h431, February-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502755.pdf