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The concept of sustainable finance and the prospects for its implementation in Russia
https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2021-5-5-25
Abstract
The article attempts to formulate the main characteristics of the concept of sustainable finance and determine its place among other concepts. Its certain autonomy from the concept of sustainable development is emphasized. Indicators are presented that demonstrate the outstripping growth of sustainable finance in the modern world, and assumptions about the reasons for this trend. The problem of the adequacy of rating assessments of corporate adherence to ESG principles is briefly touched upon, which turned out to be the weak point of the concept of sustainable finance. The current state of the concept of sustainable finance in Russia is assessed, the main obstacles to its implementation and feasibility are determined. Proposals are formulated for public policy measures that can stimulate the formation of domestic responsible investors in Russia, as well as other measures that will contribute to the implementation of the concept of sustainable finance.
Keywords
sustainable finance,
sustainable development,
responsible investment,
impact investment,
ESG principles,
ESG ratings,
long-term value,
green bonds,
social bonds,
carbon neutrality
JEL: B26, E50, G10, G30, H41, I30, M40, Q01
About the Author
Yu. A. Danilov
Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yuri A. Danilov
Moscow
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Danilov Yu.A. The concept of sustainable finance and the prospects for its implementation in Russia. Voprosy Ekonomiki. 2021;(5):5-25. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2021-5-5-25
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