УСТОЙЧИВОЕ ФИНАНСИРОВАНИЕ И ИНВЕСТИРОВАНИЕ В ESG

Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing: Principles, Practice, and Purpose is an academic textbook designed for students of finance, economics, and sustainable business. The book introduces the foundations and architecture of sustainable finance and explains how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are incorporated into modern investment and financial decision making. Across eleven chapters, the book covers key topics including ESG data and ratings, portfolio construction with ESG integration, green bonds and sustainable debt instruments, climate risk and scenario analysis, regulatory and policy frameworks, impact investing, corporate governance, and the ethical challenges of greenwashing. It also explores the evolving future of sustainable finance and the role of financial markets in supporting sustainable development. The final chapter provides a practical learning component through Excel based ESG analysis, allowing students to apply concepts using real world financial and sustainability data. Combining theory, policy perspectives, and practical exercises, this textbook provides a structured and accessible introduction to sustainable finance and ESG investing.