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Schneider, F. Science to the Rescue: Lösungsansätze aus der Forschung für einen Wandel hin zu einem nachhaltigen Finanzsystem. Vierteljahrshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung, 92(1), 37-52. https://doi.org/10.3790/vjh.92.1.37
Schneider, Fabiola I. "Science to the Rescue: Lösungsansätze aus der Forschung für einen Wandel hin zu einem nachhaltigen Finanzsystem" Vierteljahrshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung 92.1, 2023, 37-52. https://doi.org/10.3790/vjh.92.1.37
Schneider, Fabiola I. (2023): Science to the Rescue: Lösungsansätze aus der Forschung für einen Wandel hin zu einem nachhaltigen Finanzsystem, in: Vierteljahrshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung, vol. 92, iss. 1, 37-52, [online] https://doi.org/10.3790/vjh.92.1.37
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Science to the Rescue: Lösungsansätze aus der Forschung für einen Wandel hin zu einem nachhaltigen Finanzsystem

Schneider, Fabiola I.

Vierteljahrshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung, Vol. 92 (2023), Iss. 1 : pp. 37–52

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Fabiola I. Schneider, Dublin City University Business School, Collins Avenue, Whitehall, Dublin 9, Co. Dublin, Ireland. European Commission Platform on Sustainable Finance, Brussels, Belgium.

  • Fabiola Schneider ist Assistant Professor in Finance an der Business School der Dublin City University (DCU) in Irland. Ihr PhD an der UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School hatte Sustainable Finance als einen Weg um die UN-Entwicklunsgziele voranzubringen im Fokus. Ihre aktuelle Forschung beschäftigt sich mit der Klimakrise und nachhaltigem Wandel von Firmen. Sie hat Artikel zum Thema Fossil Fuel Financing in ABS-3 und -4 Journalen publiziert. Des Weiteren sind Publikationen im Bereich ESG Reporting und Impact Investing in Arbeit. Ihre Forschung ergänzt Fabiola Schneider mit Engagement auf der Platform on Sustainable Finance der Europäischen Kommission sowie mit der Ko-Leitung von Projekten im Bereich Digitalisierung und Umweltdaten. Ein weiteres Anliegen von Fabiola Schneider ist die Förderung von Gleichstellung, Diversität, und Inklusion. Sie hat internationale Erfahrung in der Hochschullehre sowie relevante Industrieerfahrung. Fabiola Schneider war zu Gast bei einer Reihe von Podcasts sowie in einem Broadcast von DeutscheWelle, und wurde in Medien wie der Financial Times oder dem Fortune Magazine zitiert.
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Abstract

The financial system is central to our sustainable transition and has the potential to act as a catalyst. To embrace this role, finance needs to move beyond current practices and implement wide ranging reforms. This paper provides insights on Greenwashing in the financial sector, points to current policy developments and highlights practice-oriented research in the field of sustainable finance. Based on current research, recommendations for both practitioners and policymakers are provided. Regulatory actions to limit the widespread practice of greenwashing are outlined, including the need for an institution to monitor sustainability reporting to ensure protection of consumers of financial products. As for practitioners, investors aiming to have an impact should focus on primary markets and debt capital. In this context, the potential of sustainability-linked bonds is discussed and benefits for issuing firms outlined.

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