The paper "Sustainable Finance and ESG Importance: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda" by Georgios Zairis, Panagiotis Liargovas, and Nikolaos Apostolopoulos examines the growing interest in sustainable finance and its integration into investment decisions in the financial sector. The authors conduct a systematic literature review of 80 studies published between 2011 and 2021 to identify key themes and trends in the field. The review reveals four main areas of research interest: (1) a shift in value creation, (2) green bonds, (3) ESG ratings and performance, and (4) sustainable finance, banking, and financial risks. The study highlights the importance of sustainable finance in promoting sustainable development and the challenges and opportunities it presents. It also outlines future research directions, emphasizing the need for deeper understanding of sustainable investment strategies, the integration of ESG factors into financial decisions, and the role of government policies in shaping a robust sustainable financial system. The authors conclude that while there has been a significant increase in research on sustainable finance, the field remains fragmented, and more efforts are needed to align organizational practices with sustainability goals.The paper "Sustainable Finance and ESG Importance: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda" by Georgios Zairis, Panagiotis Liargovas, and Nikolaos Apostolopoulos examines the growing interest in sustainable finance and its integration into investment decisions in the financial sector. The authors conduct a systematic literature review of 80 studies published between 2011 and 2021 to identify key themes and trends in the field. The review reveals four main areas of research interest: (1) a shift in value creation, (2) green bonds, (3) ESG ratings and performance, and (4) sustainable finance, banking, and financial risks. The study highlights the importance of sustainable finance in promoting sustainable development and the challenges and opportunities it presents. It also outlines future research directions, emphasizing the need for deeper understanding of sustainable investment strategies, the integration of ESG factors into financial decisions, and the role of government policies in shaping a robust sustainable financial system. The authors conclude that while there has been a significant increase in research on sustainable finance, the field remains fragmented, and more efforts are needed to align organizational practices with sustainability goals.