Sustainable and Green Finance

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Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to submit your research for the Topic titled “Sustainable and Green Finance”. As the world faces increasing environmental challenges, the importance of aligning financial systems with sustainability goals has never been greater. This Topic aims to explore innovative approaches, strategies, and policies that can contribute to building a greener and more sustainable financial system.

The financial sector plays a crucial role in supporting the transition toward a more sustainable economy. By allocating capital to environmentally responsible projects, promoting green investments, and developing sustainable financial products, it can help address pressing issues such as climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality. We seek high-quality research that will deepen our understanding of how sustainable and green finance can contribute to the global effort toward achieving long-term environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

This Topic aims to address the evolving landscape of sustainable and green finance. We welcome both theoretical and empirical contributions that explore the various aspects of sustainable financial practices, policies, and instruments. Our goal is to foster discussions on how financial systems can support the transition to low-carbon economies and integrate sustainability principles into investment decisions, risk management, and corporate governance.

The scope covers a wide range of topics related to sustainable finance, including the development of green financial instruments, the role of regulatory frameworks, the impact of ESG factors on financial performance, and the design of sustainable investment strategies. We are particularly interested in studies that offer actionable insights into how financial markets can facilitate environmental sustainability and social responsibility, ensuring a fair transition to a more resilient economy.

Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• green bonds, green loans, and other sustainable financial products;
• ESG integration in financial decision-making and asset pricing;
• regulatory frameworks and policies promoting sustainable finance;
• climate finance and funding mechanisms for low-carbon transitions;
• the role of central banks and financial institutions in fostering sustainability;
• risk assessment, reporting, and disclosure of ESG risks;
• impact investing and socially responsible investment strategies;
• technological innovations (e.g., blockchain) supporting sustainable finance;
• corporate sustainability, governance, and stakeholder engagement;
• financial inclusion and sustainable development in emerging markets.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this important topic and to advancing the discussion on how finance can contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.

Prof. Dr. Otilia Manta
Dr. Maria Palazzo
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Economies economies	2.1	4.0	2013	21.9 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
International Journal of Financial Studies ijfs	2.1	3.7	2013	24.8 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Sustainability sustainability	3.3	6.8	2009	19.7 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Businesses businesses	-	-	2021	24.7 Days	CHF 1000	Submit
Journal of Risk and Financial Management jrfm	-	4.5	2008	21 Days	CHF 1400	Submit

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Macro Stewardship: A Transformative Approach in Sustainable Finance for Achieving Sustainability

by Diana George, Ian Christie and Walter Wehrmeyer

Sustainability 2025, 17(8), 3287; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17083287 - 8 Apr 2025

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This conceptual paper introduces Macro Stewardship (Ma-S) as a transformative approach in sustainable finance to challenge financial market failures that contribute to systemic collective action issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and inequality. It argues that traditional Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) [...] Read more.

This conceptual paper introduces Macro Stewardship (Ma-S) as a transformative approach in sustainable finance to challenge financial market failures that contribute to systemic collective action issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and inequality. It argues that traditional Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies focus on individual corporate actions and often fail to drive systemic change. Ma-S, on the other hand, leverages the power of financial institutions to engage governments, policymakers, and stakeholders in addressing market failures tied to sustainability. Unlike Micro Stewardship (Mi-S) or ESG approach, which centers on corporate-level engagement, Ma-S promotes collaborative interventions to align the interests of businesses, governments, and society. This approach aims to influence regulatory changes, shape public policy, and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The paper is guided by the research question: How can Macro Stewardship by financial institutions serve as a transformative approach in sustainable finance to achieve systemic change? It proposes a definition for Ma-S, outlines its practical applications, identifies implementation challenges, and presents a research agenda to evaluate its effectiveness and impact. In doing so, the paper lays a foundation for future empirical studies and calls for a shift in how financial systems contribute to global sustainability. Full article

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