Mapping the Landscape of Green Finance and Banking Performance Research: A Bibliometric Analysis

This bibliometric analysis offers a complete perspective of the research landscape in green finance and banking performance with a dataset of 84 articles from the Scopus database covering the period from 2014 to 2024.The study emphasizes the growing significance of themes such as green finance, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration, and financial performance that shows a global transition towards more sustainable financial practices.Key findings reveal that China and European nations are leading contributors to this field, with significant international collaborations enhancing the research's impact.The thematic analysis identifies central topics like sustainable finance and emerging issues such as carbon emissions and renewable energy that indicate an increasing focus on integrating environmental sustainability into financial systems.By mapping current trends, this research also provides strategic insights for future studies, advocating for interdisciplinary approaches and international cooperation to align financial practices with sustainability goals.