Financing Choices and Transition Risk: Economic and Social Implications

Geeta Duppati, Ruwani Fernando and Sonono Energy

Chapter 14 in Raising Finance:From Traditional to New Forms of Entrepreneurial Finance, 2026, pp 637-668 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: The transition to a low-carbon economy is a multifaceted and challenging process that requires careful assessment of financing options and transition risk. Companies must handle the financial consequences of transitioning to sustainable practices while mitigating the related risks. Transition risk may lead to job losses in carbon-intensive industries, resulting in unemployment and displeasure with the government. Economic collapse in fossil-fuel-dependent economies could result in poverty and inequality. Green technology and infrastructure investments can stimulate economic growth and job creation. A good transition minimises pollution and health risks, which benefits public health…

Keywords: Finance; Business Financing; Investment; Entrepreneurship; Financial Markets; Debt Issuance; Peer-to-Peer Finance; Private Equity; Venture Capital; Crowdfunding; IPO; Green Finance; Systematic Risk; Innovative Banking; Fintech; AI; Cryptocurrency; Target Leverage (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G11 G23 G24 G32 G34 L26 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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