Aligning ESG Goals with the UNs Sustainable Development Goals Planning

This book questions through a critical lens how resources can be mobilized to advance the development of environmental resilience and economic growth, examining new financial mechanisms, policy frameworks, and strategic partnerships. Using case studies, emerging technologies, and regional perspectives, this book provides an analysis of effective ways to carry out Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals in enduring harmony with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Intended for policymakers, academics, and business leaders, this book emphasizes that equitable and transparent financing is vital to a carbon neutral future and a more inclusive society. This book explores the intersection between ESG and SDG planning, and publishes actionable insights for integrating sustainable development into the flow of financials, thereby accelerating a long-term global sustainability.

Dr. Firdous Ahmad Malik was born in India and is currently employed by the University of People as an assistant professor of Economics (instructor), Department of Management. Currently, he is perceiving post-doctoral research at Amity Dubai University. Before that, he was a research fellow at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) in Delhi, India. Prior to this, he was a senior research associate at the O.P. Jindal Global University in Sonipat, Haryana’s Jindal Center for the Global South. From Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow, India, he received his Ph.D. He has a master’s in Economics from the University of Kashmir and an M.Phil. in Economics from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Lucknow. Microfinance, financial inclusion, and financial literacy are his main areas of study interest. He has articles in journals that are Scopus-indexed from Springer, Elsevier, Taylor Francis, and others.

A. K. Haghi is a professor emeritus of Engineering Sciences and has published 250+ academic research-oriented books and 1000+ research papers in various journals and conference proceedings. His leadership in academic publishing includes founding and serving as Editor-in-Chief of prestigious journals. Professor Haghi’s extensive educational background and supervisory roles underscore his expertise and contributions to the field of engineering sciences. He is currently appointed as a honorary research associate (HRA) at University of Coimbra, Portugal.

Dr. Silky Vigg Kushwah is a professor of Finance at the New Delhi Institute of Management with over 20 years of teaching and research experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Finance and an MBA in Finance, and her areas of expertise include corporate finance and financial analytics. Dr. Kushwah has published more than 80 research papers and presented at over 50 national and international conferences. She has led government-funded research projects under AICTE and ICSSR. In addition to her academic contributions, she frequently conducts workshops and MDPs, FDPs in finance and research.

Dr. Muhammad Shahzad Aslam is currently working in the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiamen University Malaysia. He is recognized as a 1% top reviewer according to Web of Science in 2017, 2018, and 2019 in multidisciplinary, cross-disciplinary, and clinical medicine fields, respectively. He has served as honorary academic editor in several journals and has more than 8 years of experience in peer review and academic editing.

Reyed M. Reyed, Ph.D., an associate professor of Microbial Biotechnology at the Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (SRTA-City), Alexandria, Egypt, has made significant contributions to advancing research in microbial biotechnology, environmental sustainability, and public health. His expertise spans microbial genomics, computational enzymes, food microbiology, environmental sustainability, and the human gut microbiome.