Library:
Paris Champerret
Madrid
London
Paris Montparnasse
Turin
Berlin
- Item type
- Study and report
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Publication year
- 2024
- Contributors
- Leong, Soon Heng
- Subjects
- FINANCES
With growing concerns about environmental impact and ethical financial practices, the field of corporate sustainability has received considerable attention. The purpose of this thesis is to explore the intersection of sustainable finance, environmental responsibility and market dynamics in current corporate environments.
This research examines the subtle relationship between sustainable practices and corporate strategies, beginning with an examination of environmental sustainability. It assesses the criteria for sustainable growth, focusing on the strategic advantage that sustainability provides in competitive markets.
The thesis shifts its focus to sustainable finance, navigating the nature of sustainable financial practices and their function in responsible investing. It explores the ideas underlying Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) strategies and critically evaluates the approaches used to assess sustainability in financial decision-making processes. It explores the development of long-term value under sustainable paradigms, extending the discourse on the economic value of sustainability. It explains the relationship between economic value and environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, highlighting the potential for both profit and positive social impact.
It also examines the relationship between the market and ESG, documenting the evolution of sustainable investing. It examines the inherent risks that drive ESG investments and their returns, as well as ESG rating techniques, sustainability rules and reporting requirements.
The research concludes with an in-depth case study of Tesla Inc, analysing the company's history and focusing on its journey to embrace ESG principles. It includes an in-depth examination of Triodos' strategic decision-making process regarding potential investments in Tesla.
This paper argues for the integration of sustainability concepts into the fields of finance and market dynamics. It emphasises the inherent usefulness of ESG concerns in driving revolutionary change within organisations and investment strategies, highlighting their ability to steer corporate landscapes towards a more responsible and sustainable future.
