Financing the Green Transition

The shift toward sustainable finance is a defining trend in the global financial system, driven by the urgent need to address climate change and other environmental and social challenges. Yet, despite its growing prominence, sustainable finance remains a complex, rapidly evolving field. This book is written to bridge the gap between academia and industry, providing both university students and professionals with a comprehensive guide to the foundational principles, tools, and practical applications of sustainable finance. This is a descriptive and practical but not purely theoretical book. With its professional-facing content and structure, it aims to target fresh graduates, finance professionals, and career switchers, but not primarily academic researchers.

This book is written to provide a solid foundation in sustainable finance principles, skills, and applications, enabling readers to actively engage with and contribute to this critical field. By equipping the next generation of financial professionals with the necessary tools and insights, this book seeks to play a role in the global pursuit of a sustainable, resilient future.

Offers a comprehensive guide to the foundational principles, tools, and practical applications of sustainable finance Combines both a foundational understanding and practical application within a single volume Empowers readers to support and drive meaningful change toward environmental sustainability and social impact

Autorentext

Sinan Küfeolu is working as an Associate Professor at the University of Vaasa, Finland. He worked as a Senior Policy Manager at the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem), HM Government. Previously, he worked at the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and University College London. He led the research collaboration between Cambridge and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in developing recommendations to enhance the digital resilience of critical infrastructure. He was an adviser at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) for integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into university education. He provided consultancy to the World Bank in the field of applying machine learning to electric power systems. His research interests include energy futures, sustainable development, energy economics, and technology policy.

Inhalt

Principles of Sustainable Finance.- Impact Assessment and Sustainable Investing.- Measuring Sustainability Metrics and Standardisation.- Sustainable Finance Instruments and Mechanisms.