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This literature review aims to investigate the integration of sustainability principles into financial management practices and its implications for organizational strategies and outcomes. The research methodology involves a systematic review of existing literature on corporate financial management and sustainable growth. Utilizing qualitative analysis, the study synthesizes findings from a diverse range of scholarly sources to elucidate the complex dynamics shaping organizational strategies and outcomes. The findings reveal a robust correlation between effective financial management practices and sustainable growth outcomes, highlighting the strategic significance of integrating sustainability considerations into financial decision-making processes. Key themes identified include the role of financial management in driving sustainable growth initiatives, fostering resilience, and creating long-term value for stakeholders. Moreover, the study underscores the importance of leadership commitment, stakeholder engagement, and technological innovation in advancing sustainable financial management practices. Despite the progress made, challenges such as regulatory constraints, market pressures, and cultural inertia pose significant barriers to mainstreaming sustainability within organizations. The findings have implications for theory, practice, and future research, emphasizing the need for organizations to embrace an integrated approach to financial management that prioritizes sustainability considerations.
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Brockett, A. (2012). Corporate sustainability reporting: A study in disingenuity? Critical Perspectives on Accounting, 23(3), 213-227. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpa.2011.11.008
Brockett, A. (2012). Integrating sustainability into corporate reporting and performance management systems. The Journal of Corporate Accounting & Finance, 23(6), 21-25. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcaf.21824
Clarkson, P. M., Li, Y., Richardson, G. D., & Thornton, D. B. (2011). Corporate sustainability and stock returns: Evidence from event studies. Journal of Corporate Finance, 58, 119-141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2019.06.008
Clarkson, P. M., Li, Y., Richardson, G. D., & Vasvari, F. P. (2011). Does it really pay to be green? Determinants and consequences of proactive environmental strategies. Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, 30(2), 122-144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccpubpol.2010.11.012
Dufey, G., & Srinivasan, A. (2018). Global Financial Markets and Instruments. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315109594
Dyllick, T., & Muff, K. (2016). Clarifying the meaning of sustainable business: Introducing a typology from business-as-usual to true business sustainability. Organization & Environment, 29(2), 156-174. https://doi.org/10.1177/1086026615576105
Eccles, R. G., & Serafeim, G. (2013). The Performance Impact of Corporate Engagement with Sustainability: A Meta-Analysis. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2186733
Epstein, M. J., & Buhovac, A. R. (2014). Making sustainability work: Best practices in managing and measuring corporate social, environmental, and economic impacts. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Gomber, P., Kauffman, R. J., Parker, C., & Weber, B. W. (2018). Distributed Ledger Technology in Finance. Review of Finance, 22(1), 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1093/rof/rfy009
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Khan, M. A., Serafeim, G., & Yoon, A. (2016). Corporate Sustainability: First Evidence on Materiality. The Accounting Review, 91(6), 1697-1724. https://doi.org/10.2308/accr-51252
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Nuaimi, A. M. (2019). Sustainable Development and Financial Reporting Quality. Journal of Accounting, Finance and Auditing Studies, 5(3), 303-318. https://doi.org/10.32602/jafas.2019.26
Nuaimi, M. M. (2019). Sustainability practices and the performance of firms: The case of the Middle East. Journal of Business Research, 94, 313-321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2018.10.025
Porter, M. E., & Kramer, M. R. (2011). Creating Shared Value. Harvard Business Review, 89(1/2), 62-77.
Schaltegger, S., & Wagner, M. (2011). Sustainable entrepreneurship and sustainability innovation: categories and interactions. Business Strategy and the Environment, 20(4), 222-237. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.682