Abstract:
This study aims to examine the effects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and
green fiancé dimensions on the environmental performance of banking institutions in a
developing economy like north rvestern Province. The Independent variables are Green
Financial Dimension and CSR activities. There are three Green Financial dimensions are
Economics, Social and Envirdpmental. The dependent variable is Environmental
Performance. This research studf relies on a data set derived from its survey of 300
employees who are working in selected state and private banks in North western
province.
A structured questionnaire was used as the method of data collection. The simple random
sampling method was used to make the sampling framework and quantitative research
approach used for this research study. This research has five objectives. So, the data were
analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation and simple regression analysis to achieve
the objectives.
The results suggested that CSR practices have a positive influence on the environmental
performance. Furthermore, the results indicated that the Social, economic and
environmental aspects of green financing significantly influence the environmental
performance of banking institutions. Overall the paper concludes that CSR practices and
financing of various eco-friendly projects play a crucial role in improving the
environmental performance of organizations and ultimately promote a sustainable
development in country.
Finally, the study's findings can help managers of banking institutions in emerging
economies like North western province strengthen internal resourced such as CSR
activities and green finance to improve environment performance. Therefore, the major
policy implications are further discussed.
