Social Innovation for the Sustainability

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ARTICLE
Opportunities and challenges for sustainable finance in the european banking industry

Pablo Esteban-Sánchez, Raquel Arguedas Sanz, Cristina Ruza Paz-Curbera

Over the last decade, the European Union and the European Banking Supervisory Authorities have carried out relevant initiatives to develop sustainable finance aimed at facilitating the transition towards a more sustainable and climate-neutral economy aligned with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda and Paris Agreement.

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Sustainability disclosures and banking regulation in the European Union

Pilar Gutiérrez

Transparency is a key tool to promote market discipline in the financial sector, allowing investors and users to better understand banks, compare and make informed decisions. The publication of information on environmental and climate change-related, social or governance aspects has gained increasing relevance as a tool to promote the role of financial institutions in financing investments that may contribute to a sustainable economy, and to highlight the need for banks to develop appropriate risk management frameworks.