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426 strategic instrument for driving firm market value growth. It provides empirical evidence of the intrinsic correlation between corporate responsibility and financial stability. The transformation of the ESG it factor into a competitive market advantage (Q), as conceptualized in the theoretical model, is most effectively illustrated through the examples of leaders within the Armenian business environment. The Ameriabank case study corroborates that ethical governance and Corporate Social Responsibility function as direct mechanisms for optimizing the cost of capital and enhancing organizational value (table 3). Table 3. The impact of Ameria Bank's business ethics and ESG criteria on corporate financial performance ESG metrics Description Environmental Responsibility (E) By issuing 'Green Bonds,' the bank empirically demonstrated a positive correlation between ESG performance and financial leverage (Lev). The strategic focus on ecologically sustainable projects enabled the institution to secure capital from international bodies such as FMO, DEG, and EBRD on favorable terms, effectively bolstering its institutional legitimacy within the market Social Responsibility (S) Strategic investments in human capital and the enhancement of 'relational coordination' foster high levels of public trust, which in turn drives a sustained increase in the firm‘s market valuation, as measured by Tobin‘s Q." Corporate Governance (G): By reducing agency costs through transparent management and independent monitoring, the institution establishes the basis for its individual fixed effects. This framework acts as a critical strategic signal, demonstrating stability and fiduciary reliability to the international capital market. The evolution of business ethics in Armenia occurs within the synthesis of legal frameworks and social capital (interpersonal trust). A transitional dynamic is currently observed, wherein anti-corruption reforms and the adoption of international corporate governance standards are gradually diminishing the dominance of informal networks and relationships. The manifestations of business ethics are inherently contingent upon a country‘s specific cultural and economic context: USA and Germany: These nations are characterized by a "rule-based" model, which is fundamentally anchored in highly formalized legal regulations and individual