Of the the Sustainable CPI to the S&P/BMV ESG: Milestones in the sustainability of the Mexican financial market.

Authors

  • Martha Karina Alvarez Márquez Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí. Faculty of Accounting and Administration. San Luis Potosí, S.L.P., Mexico.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58493/ecca.2025.3.2.01

Keywords:

IPC sustainable, FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, ESG CRITERIA

Abstract

Abstract

In the context of a growing global commitment to financial sustainability, the evolution of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indices in Mexico highlights significant progress from the implementation of the IPC Sustentable in 2011 to its transformation into the S&P/BMV Total Mexico ESG Index in 2020. Through a documentary analysis based on secondary sources, the study identifies the impacts of these indices on participating companies and investor perceptions, as well as the challenges and opportunities in integrating ESG criteria into the Mexican financial market. The findings reveal that these indices have driven improvements in corporate sustainability, business reputation, and international competitiveness. However, challenges such as the lack of standardization in criteria evaluation and the perception of high costs remain. It concludes that overcoming these challenges requires robust public policies and greater international collaboration, positioning Mexico as a benchmark in emerging markets.

 

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Published

2025-08-04