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Sustainable Finance
Money can be a force for good.
“Sustainable finance” involves the fundamental elements of the regular finance field: capital allocation, investing, diversification, risk sharing, and value maximization. But it puts a sustainable spin on these concepts – aiming to leverage financial systems to build a better world.
Sustainable finance has tremendous potential. Financial markets are meant to connect those who have capital to those who need capital, in order to help the economy and society thrive, explains Ivey Professor Diane-Laure Arjaliès. “Many investors want to put their financial power at the service of organizations that participate in building sustainable and long-term growth.”
But the sustainable finance landscape is a turbulent one. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments are increasing, but standards are confusing and charges of “greenwashing” are widespread. Investors, companies, and regulators are working toward greater clarity.
NBS helps businesses make sense of this journey. This page aims to help you navigate a range of sustainable finance resources by connecting articles to key questions – taking you on a knowledge journey through sustainable finance in business.
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Table of Contents
What is Sustainable Finance?
Understand what sustainable finance means and read about real-world examples that illustrate the intersection of finance and sustainability.
The Business Case for Sustainability
Explore key research findings and practical tips on how sustainable finance can help businesses reduce costs, boost revenues, and secure long-term success.
How to Finance Sustainability Action
CAchieving sustainability goals requires strategic financial planning. Discover practical insights on financing your sustainability strategy and reducing environmental costs through sustainable finance.
Engaging in Sustainability Reporting
Across the globe, countries are making sustainability reporting mandatory. Discover how businesses can prepare, avoid errors in reporting, and enhance the credibility of their sustainability efforts.
Can Sustainability Improve Stock Market Performance?
Sustainability efforts can reduce your company’s financial risk and boost its long-term value. Learn how sustainable practices can enhance stock market stability and performance.
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Socially responsible investment (SRI) techniques use screens to include — or exclude — companies in portfolios based on social or environmental performance. SRI is gaining traction — eleven percent of professionally managed U.S. assets were invested using these principles in 2007.
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Firms planning to engage in CSR activities to interest stakeholders must decide which activities to announce – and which to keep quiet.
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Research shows how your firm's comprehensive environmental risk management strategy can reduce cost of capital and increase opportunity for debt financing.