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Activities that currently generally fall under the heading of sustainable finance are: | Activities that currently generally fall under the heading of sustainable finance are: | ||
* sustainable funds (equities) | * sustainable funds (equities) | ||
| + | * [[ESG Investing]] | ||
* [[Green Bond | green bonds]] | * [[Green Bond | green bonds]] | ||
* [[Impact Investing]] | * [[Impact Investing]] | ||
* [[Microfinance]] | * [[Microfinance]] | ||
| − | * Active ownership, credits for sustainable projects | + | * Active ownership, credits for sustainable projects |
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Revision as of 13:19, 13 October 2021
Contents
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
