Essays about: "green banking thesis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words green banking thesis.

  1. 1. Challenges for Green Finance in India : An Analysis of Deficiencies in India’s Green Financial Market

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Julia Freytag; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Green Bonds; Greenwashing; Green Bond Framework; India;

    Abstract : Context:Over the years, India has evolved as a leading powerhouse of economic growthbut belongs to the nations that are most significantly affected by anthropogenicenviron-mental changes. As part of the Paris Agreement, India has formulated a national climate agenda, but a large gapprevalentin the green financialmarket as well as other deficien-cies in the general bondmarket and the underlying infrastructure restrain the country from attaining those goals. READ MORE

  2. 2. Will green banking unlock a sustainibility transition towards a low-carbon economy? : The perspective of a member-owned bank in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Ulrika Solheim; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainibility transition; multi-level perspective; socio-technical transition; the financial industry; green banking; low carbon economy; green growth; carbon lock-in; Hållbarhetsövergång; multi-nivåperspektiv; socio-teknisk övergång; finansbranschen; gröna banker; koldioxidsnål ekonomi; grön tillväxt; koldioxidintensiva låsningar;

    Abstract : In the climate change discussion, there is a broad consensus about the importance of support from the financial industry when it comes to supporting changes towards a more sustainable society. However, investments in the society supporting a transition towards a low-carbon economy are still waiting to become unlocked. READ MORE

  3. 3. Individual investors' preferences regarding green bonds : A survey of Swedish investors

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Lauri Kivikoski; Robert Sandberg; [2019]
    Keywords : green bonds; socially responsible investing; SRI; sustainable finance; environmental attitude; environmental behaviour;

    Abstract : Green bonds are a type of bonds that are designated for investment projects that have a positive effect on the environment. Such projects could be preventing climate change by reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, increasing energy-efficiency, or improving waste management. Green bonds have risen considerably in issued volume in recent years. READ MORE

  4. 4. Approximating Capital Requirement Due to Name Credit Concentration Risk

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Christian Green; Pauline Lidberg; [2014]
    Keywords : Granularity Adjustment; Capital Requirement; Name Concentration Risk; Credit Risk; Standardised Approach; Basel agreements; Mathematics and Statistics; Business and Economics; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Since banks provide various forms of credit, they consequently expose the business as well as society to risks. Therefore, global banking regulations exist to ensure that banks keep enough capital for the risks they are taking. READ MORE

  5. 5. Pathways to Sustainable Banking in China: From Environmental Risk Management to Green Financing

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Guo Hao; [2005]
    Keywords : Sustainable banking; environmental risk management; green financing; Environmental studies; Miljöstudier; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : In order to achieve the goal of sustainable banking, banks such as commercial banks have to adopt proactive strategies for reducing internal operation risks from environmental issues thereby realizing long-term profitability by external financing of environmentally friendly products and services. As a general pathway to sustainable banking, environmental risk management (ERM) is regarded as a preventive strategy to direct bank managers to develop business towards sustainability initially. READ MORE