Sustainable Finance

Definition

Sustainable Finance denotes financial services and products that are integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG Criteria) into business or investment decisions.

Segments

Activities that currently generally fall under the heading of sustainable finance are:

• sustainable funds (equities)
• green bonds
• Impact Investing
• Microfinance
• active ownership, credits for sustainable projects

Sustainable Finance Practices

Sustainable finance practices are rapidly evolving

• 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

See Also

• Glossary of Sustainable Finance
• EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
• Stranded Assets

Forums

• Reddit Sustainable Finance Forum
• WT.Social Sustainable Finance Forum