Financing sustainability
Subtitle: insights for investors, corporate executives, and policymakers
By: M. Kerste ... [et al.].
Publisher: VU University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Amsterdam
Language: eng
Number of pages: 223
ISBN-13: 9789086595594
Subjects: Sustainability; Economic aspects
Description: "Sustainability thinking is rapidly gaining traction. It offers an inspiring vision for the future of the world and provides significant business and investment opportunities. Based on insights from over 300 empirical studies, this book explores the possibilities in the field of renewable energy finance, carbon trading, and sustainable investing. In addition, it describes innovative finance mechanisms - such as green bonds and peer-to-peer lending - that may further spur environmental and social sustainability. By taking an empirical, fact-based approach, this book aims to provide investors, business executives, and policymakers with a more thorough understanding of how sustainable finance can create value for business and society. Key words: Sustainable finance, renewable energy finance, cleantech, green investing, sustainable investments, responsible investments, carbon trading, carbon finance, ESG, impact investing"--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Financing the transition towards sustainable energy; title: Carbon trading; title: Sustainable investing; title: Innovations in financing environmental and social sustainability.