Financing Sustainability - Insights for Investors, Corporate Executives, and Policymakers

M. Kerste, N. Rosenboom, B.J. Sikken, J. Weda, FINANCING SUSTAINABILITY - INSIGHTS FOR INVESTORS, CORPORATE EXECUTIVES, AND POLICYMAKERS, VU University Press, 2011

225 Pages Posted: 2 Aug 2011 Last revised: 29 Oct 2014

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Marco Kerste

University of Amsterdam - SEO Economic Research

Nicole Rosenboom

University of Amsterdam - SEO Economic Research

Bernd Jan Sikken

Duisenberg School of Finance; World Economic Forum

Jarst Weda

University of Amsterdam - SEO Economic Research

Date Written: July 6, 2011

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Sustainable finance, renewable energy finance, cleantech, green investing, sustainable investments, responsible investments, carbon trading, carbon finance, ESG, impact investing

JEL Classification: G00

Suggested Citation

Kerste, Marco and Rosenboom, Nicole and Sikken, Bernd Jan and Weda, Jarst, Financing Sustainability - Insights for Investors, Corporate Executives, and Policymakers (July 6, 2011). M. Kerste, N. Rosenboom, B.J. Sikken, J. Weda, FINANCING SUSTAINABILITY - INSIGHTS FOR INVESTORS, CORPORATE EXECUTIVES, AND POLICYMAKERS, VU University Press, 2011, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1893373

Marco Kerste

University of Amsterdam - SEO Economic Research ( email )

Roetersstraat 29
Amsterdam, 1018 WB
Netherlands

Nicole Rosenboom

University of Amsterdam - SEO Economic Research ( email )

Roetersstraat 29
Amsterdam, 1018 WB
Netherlands

Bernd Jan Sikken (Contact Author)

Duisenberg School of Finance ( email )

Gustav Mahlerplein 117
Amsterdam, 1082 MS
Netherlands

World Economic Forum ( email )

Geneva
Switzerland

Jarst Weda

University of Amsterdam - SEO Economic Research ( email )

Roetersstraat 29
Amsterdam, 1018 WB
Netherlands

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