Bankacılık ve Sürdürülebilir İnovasyon: SDG 9 ve Çevre Bilimleri Kapsamında Bibliyometrik Bir Analiz

Yıl 2025, Sayı: 58, 144 - 166, 30.12.2025

Muhammed Mustafa Tuncer Çalışkan

https://doi.org/10.52642/susbed.1623355

Öz

Bankacılık sektörü, çevresel zorlukları ele alarak hem sosyal hem de ekonomik dönüşümü destekleyerek Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları'nın (SDG'ler) ilerletilmesinde kilit bir aktör haline gelmiştir. Bu çalışma, SDG 9 (Sanayi, Yenilik ve Altyapı) ve çevre bilimleri kapsamında sürdürülebilir bankacılık üzerine yapılan akademik literatürün bibliyometrik bir analizini sunmaktadır. Web of Science Core Collection'dan elde edilen (1980–2024) veriler R programı kullanılarak incelenmiş, sürdürülebilir bankacılık literatüründeki temel eğilimler, tematik odaklar ve uluslararası iş birliği ağları tespit edilmiştir. Bulgular, yayınlarda yıllık %1,55'lik istikrarlı bir büyüme oranını ortaya koymakla birlikte, 2016 sonrası dönemde kayda değer bir ivmelenme görülmektedir. Bu artış, Paris Anlaşması ve SDG'lerin benimsenmesiyle doğrudan ilişkili olup, bankacılık ve sürdürülebilirlik alanına yönelik akademik ilgide yapısal bir dönüşüme işaret etmektedir.. Temel temalar arasında sürdürülebilirlik, kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk (KSS), yeşil finans ve fintech, ESG (Çevresel, Sosyal ve Yönetişim) ile iklim riski gibi yükselen konular yer almaktadır. İş birliği ağları, Çin, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ve Avrupa ülkelerini öncü katkı sağlayıcılar olarak öne çıkarırken, Türkiye gibi gelişmekte olan ülkeler umut verici bir potansiyel göstermektedir. Bu çalışma, bankacılık sektörünün sürdürülebilirlik hedefleriyle uyumunu sağlamak için disiplinler arası yaklaşımların, yenilikçi finansal araçların ve artırılmış uluslararası iş birliklerinin önemini vurgulamaktadır. Ayrıca yenilenebilir enerji finansmanı, karbon emisyonları ve ESG entegrasyonu gibi alanlarda derinlemesine anlayışı geliştirmek için gelecekteki araştırma fırsatları önerilmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Bankacılık , Sürdürülebilirlik , Bibliometrik , Yeşil Finans , ESG

Banking and Sustainable Innovation: A Bibliometric Analysis within the Scope of SDG 9 and Environmental Sciences

Öz

The banking sector has become a key player in advancing sustainable development goals (SDGs) by addressing environmental challenges and fostering social and economic transformation. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of the academic literature on sustainable banking within the scope of SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and environmental sciences. The data obtained from the Web of Science Core Collection (1980–2024) were analyzed using the R software, and the key trends, thematic focuses, and international collaboration networks in the sustainable banking literature were identified. The findings reveal a steady annual growth rate of 1.55% in publications; however, a sharp acceleration is observed after 2016, closely associated with the Paris Agreement and the adoption of the SDGs. This post-2016 surge highlights a structural shift in scholarly interest toward sustainability and banking innovation. Key themes include sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), green finance, and emerging topics such as fintech, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and climate risk. Collaboration networks highlight China, the United States, and European nations as leading contributors, while developing countries, such as Türkiye, show promising potential. This study underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches, innovative financial instruments, and enhanced international collaborations in driving the banking sector’s alignment with sustainability objectives. Future research opportunities are suggested to deepen understanding in areas such as renewable energy financing, carbon emissions, and ESG integration.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Banking , Sustainability , Bibliometrix , Green Finance , ESG

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