Dataset_Green finance-Sustainable Performance

Green finance has gained worldwide attention as a response to the pressing challenges of climate change, sustainability, and financial resilience. However, existing research lacks a comprehensive framework integrating key green finance mechanisms and their impact on institutional sustainability, particularly in emerging economies. This study, grounded in Institutional Theory, Resource-Based View, Diffusion of Innovation Theory, and the Cost-Efficiency Approach, examines the determinants of green finance and its role in enhancing the sustainable performance of financial institutions in Saudi Arabia, a country undergoing significant financial and environmental reforms under Vision 2030. This study employs Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling to analyze survey data collected from 384 employees in Saudi financial institutions. The results confirm that green finance serves as a critical driver of institutional sustainability, with key mechanisms including green bonds, green bank loans, carbon credit financing, sustainable agricultural financing, green microfinance, energy-efficient financing, renewable energy financing, and environmental impact financing. This study makes a significant theoretical contribution by developing and validating measurement items for nine green finance constructs, creating a pioneering model that links green finance mechanisms with institutional resilience, competitiveness, and sustainability performance. It is the first study in Saudi Arabia to provide a comprehensive empirical analysis of green finance\u2019s role in promoting sustainable financial strategies aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The findings offer a strong foundation for future research and provide valuable insights for policymakers, financial regulators, and industry leaders in advancing sustainability-focused financial decision-making and policy reforms.