The impact of ESG investing on corporate profitability : evidence from publicly-owned enterprises in emerging markets

moderates the connections between Green Financing and profitability (β = 0.54), and between SRI and profitability (β = 0.65). The authors affirm that their findings give new perceptivity into the effectiveness of ESG investment strategies in emerging markets, an area frequently overlooked in mainstream ESG converse. By integrating empirical substantiation with theoretical perspectives, this study underscores the critical moderating part of regulatory strength and contributes to bridging the gap between sustainability practices and profitability issues of POEs in under regulated economies. [Publisher's Text]