Weinberger, Sebastian (2024) Advancing Sustainable Finance: Strategies for Financial Institutions to Support Companies in EU Taxonomy-aligned Investments. Master thesis, Sustainable Entrepreneurship (SE).
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Abstract
This study explores strategies for financial institutions to support companies in EU Taxonomy-aligned investments, focusing on an Austrian Bank. Through qualitative interviews with six corporate customers who have experience in sustainable finance products, the research examines motivations, challenges, and opportunities related to the EU Taxonomy. The findings highlight the interplay of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations in driving sustainable investments, key challenges associated with the EU Taxonomy framework and implementation, and opportunities in regulatory foresight, market dynamics, and the quality of advisory support. The study proposes four strategic recommendations for financial institutions: proactive engagement and advisory support, flexible and incremental alignment progression, financial incentives, and collaboration with regulatory bodies. These strategies provide valuable insights for financial institutions in supporting companies' transitions towards sustainable investments and contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the adoption of EU Taxonomy-aligned investments.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Name supervisor: | Faber, N.R. |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Jun 2024 07:05 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Jun 2024 07:05 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/463 |
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