Sustainable Investment and Finance

Dear Colleagues,

Asset and wealth managers have seen an impressive influx of funds flow into sustainable investment products. In the years 2012–18, U.S. assets under management that use sustainable investing criteria rose by more than 220%. Furthermore, given the generational change in financial markets and regulatory innovations, demand for sustainable investments is likely to grow.

Sustainable investing, also known as socially responsible investing, assumes incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) values into the investment management process. Accordingly, institutions and individuals pursuing sustainable investment strategies aim to generate significant environmental and social influence alongside financial profits. The investment impact covers a range of different sectors, such as health, safety, climate change, renewable energy, and community development.

This Special Issue aims at offering a venue for an in-depth discussion of sustainable investment theory and practice. This Issue will cover studies dealing with sustainable investment products, strategies, approaches, theories, and opportunities. The suitable topics include but are not limited to ESG factors, sustainability, investment management, impact investing, green finance, environmental risks, financial stability, responsible investment, shareholder engagement, socially responsible investment (SRI), sustainable investment strategies, sustainable corporations, sustainable stock indices, sustainable information and reporting, sustainability performance measurement, sustainable investment products, sustainable mutual funds, sustainable portfolio management, ranking methodologies, sustainability measurement, sustainability and microfinance crowdfunding, social ratings and social rating agencies, and corporate reputation.

Dr. Adam Zaremba
Guest Editor

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