Everything you need to know about sustainable finance

Everything you need to know about sustainable finance

As part of the drive for sustainable development, we are hearing more and more about sustainable finance. But what exactly is it? And how can you integrate it into your organization? We answer all your questions on the subject!  

What is sustainable finance?

Sustainable finance is a set of practices that aim to integrate the ecological and social transition into economic decision-making.  

Responsible investment  

Responsible investment is a concept that encourages companies to take criteria other than financial ones into account, such as ESG criteria.  

The ISR label (the French state-backed label for socially responsible investment) is one example of how responsible investment is promoted to companies.  

Green finance

This refers to financial support used to fund ecological transition projects. It includes green bonds in particular.  

Solidarity finance

Along the same lines as green finance, solidarity finance aims to fund projects with a social commitment.

Why adopt sustainable finance?

Sustainable finance helps address the ecological and social challenges facing our society. In addition, financial institutions are increasingly promoting sustainable finance to speed up companies' ecological transition.  

For companies, as well as contributing to the collective effort toward sustainable development, it brings a range of financial benefits (tax advantages, bonuses, grants...).  

How to integrate sustainable finance into your financial strategy?

The European Commission has put in place a set of strategies to fight global warming through sustainable finance. The aim is also to include SMEs in these initiatives.  

The European Union's initiatives include:  

• Easier access to instruments for financing ecological transition projects.  
• Support to reduce sustainability risks by making financial systems more resilient.  
• The introduction of a set of international standards.  

Want to accelerate your organization's ecological transition? Leasetic helps you find the most relevant solutions for your organization by getting the most value from your industrial and IT financing.  

Contact us now to discuss it with one of our experts!  

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