Mapping the links between intellectual capital and financial sustainability

In an economic environment marked by volatility and the transition towards sustainable business models, intellectual capital is becoming a determinant of financial stability and overall performance. This paper aims to explore the connections between intellectual capital and financial sustainability, also highlighting the effect of its components human, structural and relational capital - in optimizing economic performance and further improving organizational resilience. Through a bibliometric analysis, the research will explore existing trends in the literature to assess the current state of theoretical and applied knowledge of this research direction. Also, the study through its findings will become a conceptual framework for the assessment of intellectual capital along with its influence on financial sustainability, providing relevant insights for firms' sustainability strategies. At the same time, the research results will emphasize that the integration of intellectual capital into management strategies is a key competitive advantage that will reduce economic vulnerabilities and facilitating the transition to a sustainable business model.