Sustainable Finance
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Definition
Sustainable Finance denotes financial systems, services and products that are integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG Criteria) into business and/or investment decisions such that current social, environmental, and livelihood needs are not compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainable Finance Practices
Sustainable finance practices are rapidly evolving[1]
- Definitions of ESG factors
- Incorporation of sustainability into business strategies
- Governance, policies and risk management applicable to ESG Risks
- ESG and climate-related disclosures
- green financial products
Sustainable Finance Segments
Activities that currently generally fall under the heading of sustainable finance are:
- sustainable funds (equities)
- ESG Investing
- green bonds
- Impact Investing
- Microfinance
- Active ownership, credits for sustainable projects
See Also
References
- ↑ Sustainable Finance Market Practices EBA Staff Paper Series, Jan 2020