Awareness of investors toward green finance initiatives

Abstract

The study investigates investors’ knowledge and understanding of green finance initiatives and how these initiatives support environmental sustainability and sustainable development goals (SDGs). In an era of growing global focus on sustainability, knowledge of investor perspectives is critical in moving green finance practices forward. The research uses a one-sample t-test to determine whether investor views on green finance are a catalyst for eco-friendly business and investment strategies based on data from 463 investors. Strong consensus among investors is that green finance can help promote sustainable development through the use of energy efficient production methods, clean energy efforts and lessening environmental impacts. Investors understand that green financial instruments, such as green credits, green banks and specialty funds, perform a function in facilitating environmental responsibility and encouraging the implementation of climate friendly industrial practices. The study also underscores the value of supportive platform and financial incentives, and the incentives for green finance adoption and innovation. Investors are also perceived to increasingly see sustainability integration into investment portfolios as a financial opportunity and as a means to achieve long term environmental goals, the results also show. This paper also concludes the importance of green finance awareness for investors. It urges that green finance initiatives continue to be promoted and integrated into mainstream investment practices to facilitate the global effort in realizing SDGs and promoting sustainable development in all industries.