“Climate Finance” delves into the critical intersection of climate change and finance, offering a comprehensive analysis of how financial players-from investors to corporations-must navigate the challenges and opportunities posed by climate risks. It emphasizes the urgent need for corporate action and market-based finance to bridge the funding gap required for achieving carbon neutrality goals through rigorous research, practical case studies, and insights from global leaders.
The book provides readers with essential frameworks to better understand the intricate relationship between finance and climate change. It explores the full spectrum of company financing from debt and equity to cutting-edge green finance instruments, sustainability-linked products, and ESG investments. By examining how these financial activities impact markets and institutional investors, the book empowers readers to assess their own contributions, risks, and opportunities in the climate transition. With a strong foundation in empirical evidence, the book highlights relevant frameworks, market insights, academic research, and practical case studies from leading companies and investors.
The book is ideal for corporate managers, investors, and executives seeking insights on climate-related financial risks and opportunities. It also benefits regulators, financial intermediaries, entrepreneurs, and business leaders navigating funding. Faculty and students in climate and finance courses, as well as general readers with an interest in these fields, will find it valuable.
He is Professor of Finance at IESE Business School. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Auditor of Banco de Portugal, Non-Executive (Member of Audit Committee) at the European Investment Bank, and Research Associate of the European Corporate Governance Institute. His particular areas of interest are climate finance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, banking, financial strategies, and corporate finance.
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