AI for Financial Sustainability

AI for Financial Sustainability: Bridging Technology and Purpose brings together a range of contributions that explore how AI is being used across different aspects of financial sustainability. The chapters move from broader discussions on the evolution of sustainable and inclusive finance to more specific applications such as green lending, ESG risk assessment, climate risk mitigation, and financial inclusion. Some chapters focus on the Indian context, while others offer broader perspectives, allowing for a more balanced understanding of the subject. The inclusion of themes such as explainable AI, federated learning, and regulatory considerations reflects the emerging concerns around transparency, ethics, and governance.An important thread running through the book is the issue of credibility in sustainability claims. The discussion on greenwashing, along with the role AI can play in identifying such practices, highlights the need for stronger accountability. Similarly, the chapters on ESG reporting, assurance, and AI ethics emphasize that technological advancements must be accompanied by appropriate institutional and regulatory frameworks.