(Ebook) Sustainable Banking : Issues and Challenges by Rosella Carè ISBN 9783319733883, 9783319733890, 3319733885, 3319733893

(Ebook) Sustainable Banking : Issues and Challenges by Rosella Carè ISBN 9783319733883, 9783319733890, 3319733885, 3319733893

This book aims to provide scholars, students and practitioners with a broad analysis – both theoretical and practical – of what it means to be a sustainable bank. It provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable banking literature and practices, discussing environmental and social pressures. The book is organized into seven chapters, of which two are dedicated to practical case studies and analysis. The book features up-to-date academic literature, a broad overview on new sustainable banking models and strategies, and case studies. Sustainable Banking is a useful reference for those seeking to understand a subject of fervent discussion in an era of financial turmoil. There is no doubt aboutwhat prompted this book: the international financial and economic crisis of2008 and ongoing research on how banks can contribute to societal welfare, toFOP 21, and to the UN SDGs. This book is novel in analyzing the concept ofsustainable banking via a twofold approach (theoretical and practical) toprovide a comprehensive overview of prerequisites of sustainable banking, witha focus on literature and practices. By engaging in this publishing project,Rosella is laying foundations for a future that is sustainable, ethical, andsupported by sound governance. There could indeed be such a thing as“sustainable banking”, allowing banks and intermediaries to be part of thesolution rather than constituting the problem.The book,as a suitable guide, should be recommended reading for all bankers and for allwho are preparing for careers in financial services. All financial serviceprofessionals should be required to reflect on the issues and cases presented,and to respond in writing on their own practices against such a backdrop. Thereis a case for organizing dialogue seminars at universities that involvefinancial services professionals in countries such as the United Kingdom,Sweden, and Norway. General readers must be able to gain insights into currentdebates and to move on from simple stereotypes.