Green Finance for Sustainable Development: A Bibliographic Analysis

This study provides a comprehensive literature assessment investigating the contribution of green finance to the SDGs and the advancement of sustainable financial practices in businesses. This research examines a wide variety of academic articles, reports, and case studies to determine the effectiveness of green finance in advancing sustainability efforts and aligning financial investments with ESG standards. In this analysis, we highlight the ways in which green finance contributes to understanding the SDGs and promotes sustainable business practices. The research reveals that green finance plays a critical role in directing funds towards environmentally friendly endeavors, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and climate change initiatives. Green finance actively supports the SDGs by providing financing for projects that contribute to environmental protection, social inclusion, and economic growth. Furthermore, based on the literature review, green finance encompasses investments in renewable energy development, environmentally friendly transportation projects, energy efficiency financing, environmental restoration, green infrastructure development, green bond issuance, investments in sustainable companies, and green microfinancing. All of these aim to support projects and investments that prioritize environmental sustainability and mitigate negative impacts on the environment.