An Introduction to Sustainable Finance

Paola Ferretti () and Pierluigi Martino ()
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Paola Ferretti: University of Pisa
Pierluigi Martino: University of Pisa

Chapter Chapter 6 in Banking and Financial Markets, 2023, pp 95-114 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter introduces the phenomena of sustainable finance, providing a discussion about its main implications for the banking industry and financial markets. In particular, this chapter examines the role of banks in sustainable finance, highlighting the main recent regulatory developments in the industry, and how banks are responding to the increased demand for their commitment to sustainability issues. Moreover, it explores recent developments in financial markets, where a host of new financial instruments are available to meet Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concerns.

Keywords: Sustainability; ESG; Sustainable finance; Banks; Financial markets (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-32562-5_6

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