TRANSFORMATIVE GREEN FINANCE MECHANISMS
Gunjan Sharma, Keerti Sharma
1.Assistant Professor, Prestige Institute of Management & Research, Bhopal, 2.Research Scholar CRIM, UTD Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Abstract
This chapter explores the evolution and impact of green finance mechanisms, with a particular focus on green bonds as a key driver of sustainable investment. As global awareness of environmental challenges intensifies, the financial sector is developing innovative tools to channel capital towards environmentally beneficial projects and technologies. Which is playing important role in economic growth and fiance mechanism also.
Green bonds, first introduced in 2007, have rapidly grown into a significant market force. This paper examines their development from a niche product to a multi-billion-dollar industry. We analyse the structure of green bonds, their issuance process, and the types of projects they typically fund, such as renewable energy infrastructure, sustainable water management, and energy-efficient buildings.
The Green Bond Principles, established in 2014, play a crucial role in maintaining market integrityand investment pattern. We discuss how these voluntary guidelines have helped standardize the green bond market, enhancing transparency and credibility for investors. The paper also explores the challenges in measuring and reporting the environmental impact of green bond-funded projects. Like- Limited data, Greenwashing, Confounding factors, Collaboration, Third-party reviw, Lack of awareness , Limited understanding of green bond & potential benefits.
Beyond green bonds, we examine other innovative green finance mechanisms. Sustainability-linked loans, where interest rates are tied to a borrower's achievement of sustainability targets, are analysed as a complementary tool. We also discuss the role of carbon pricing systems in creating financial incentives for emissions reduction.
The Paper addresses the critical challenges facing green finance, including:
1. Preventing greenwashing and ensuring the environmental integrity of funded projects.
2. Developing standardized metrics for assessing environmental impact.
3. Scaling up green finance to meet the enormous funding needs of global sustainability goals.
Looking ahead, we explore emerging trends in green finance, such as transition bonds for high-emitting industries, blue bonds for ocean conservation, and forest bonds for reforestation efforts. The potential of these instruments to address specific environmental challenges is evaluated.
This chapter explains the concepts of blockchain for transparent carbon credit trading, artificial intelligence for evaluating climate risks, and big data analytics for quantifying environmental effect are some of the technological advancements that have made green finance possible.
The role of policy and regulation in shaping the green finance landscape is also examined. We discuss how governments and international bodies can create enabling environments for green finance through policy frameworks, tax incentives, and regulatory standards.
Finally, the chapter assesses the transformative potential of green finance mechanisms. We consider their capacity to redirect capital flows, influence corporate behaviour, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
By providing a comprehensive analysis of green finance mechanisms, with a central focus on green bonds, this chapter aims to demonstrate how financial innovation is becoming a powerful tool in addressing global environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development.
Keywords: Green Bonds, Green Finance Investment, Economic Growth, Investors Investment funds
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EPRA International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Studies (EBMS)
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Published on : 2024-12-14
Vol | : | 11 |
Issue | : | 12 |
Month | : | December |
Year | : | 2024 |