Multi-criteria Comparison of Sustainability in Brazilian, American and European Banks

Sustainable Financing for Biogas Fuel from Palm Oil Industry Waste

“…Sustainable finance based on Risk Management Principle which integrates aspects of environmental and social protection in Financial Services Institution's risk management to avoid, mitigate and minimize the negative impacts that may arise and promote increased value in the Financial Services Institution's financing and operational activities. Costa Infante et al [5] use sustainable financing based on Sustainable Priority Economic Sector Development Principle that is inclusive by increasing financing activities primarily in the industry, energy, agriculture (in the broadest sense), infrastructure and MSME sectors and at the same time striking a balance between the economic, environmental and social aspects; and provides financial services to the community who has limited or no access to financial services in the formal sectors. Another example is Qin Y et al [6], who based on sustainable financing from Environmental and Social Governance and Reporting Principle by implementing robust and transparent environmental and social governance practices in the Financial Services Institution's operational activities as well as ensuring that the same environmental and social governance practices are implemented by the Financial Services Institution's clients; and periodically reports the progress of Financial Services Institution's in implementing the principles of sustainable finance to public.…”