Unlocking finance through sustainability: Evidence from Italian-listed companies

Francesco Minnetti, Benedetta Cuozzo, Loris Di Nallo and Pasquale Zaccarella

International Review of Economics & Finance, 2025, vol. 103, issue C

Abstract: The aim of the paper is to analyze the impact of sustainable practices on the accessibility to bank debt. Many studies have shown that companies prioritizing sustainability can benefit from more favorable financing conditions; therefore, being sustainable, publicly traded companies can help reduce risks related to sustainability and encourage long-term sustainable development.

Keywords: Sustainability; ESG; Environmental risk; Banking; Bank debt; Credit access (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.iref.2025.104571

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