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Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 7:11 AM
Subject: Sustainable Finance and Banking Announcing the publication of
Sustainable Finance and Banking - The Financial Sector and the Future of the
Planet
by Marcel Jeucken
Banking and finance play a fundamental role in public
policy and economic performance as well as in all forms
of commerce
and industry. They are crucial in determining whether
society - from governments to individual consumers -
succeeds in
following an environmentally sustainable
path.
A new book, titled ‘Sustainable Finance and Banking’ sets
out to clarify these issues, in a style which is also
accessible to
those with no experience of environmental or finance
issues. The book answers two broad questions: why is the
financial
sector crucial to achieving sustainability and why does
sustainability pose threats and opportunities to
banks?
From a systematic assessment of major banks around the
world, the book presents a comprehensive account of
current best
practice, an analysis of the differences in approach and
performance, and recommendations of actions and policies
for improved performance that will contribute to
sustainable
development. It is the first book to integrally do so. The
book is targeting senior management and staff within the
financial sector and all their stakeholders –
businesses, governments,
NGOs, academia and citizens alike.
"...The author is the first to tackle this subject in such
broad and accessible terms ... I have no doubt that this
book will inspire many people to take up the challenge
of sustainable banking." Jan Pronk, Minister
of Environment, The Netherlands
"...He offers state-of-the-art thinking on these complex
issues and exemplifies the many opportunities and
benefits to be drawn from sustainable investment
strategies."
Björn Stigson, president
WBCSD
"...This book will certainly prove to be one of the key
contributions to the finance-sustainability interface."
Jacqueline Aloisi de Larderel, director
UNEP-FI
"...I sincerely think this book can improve the dialogue
within the financial sector and with their stakeholders,
and propel many towards a sustainable
future"
Hans Smits, chairman Rabobank Group
"...The natural self-interest so characteristic of the
financial sector will be enlightened by this book
..."
Pieter Stek, Executive
Director, World Bank
The author is a senior economist at the Rabobank Group,
The Netherlands. The book is a private initiative, is
published by Earthscan Publications (UK) and has been
supported by the Dutch
Ministry of Environment and the Rabobank
Group.
Chapters:
1. Introduction
2. Environmental Consciousness and Sustainable
Development
3. Sustainability: The Challenges for
Companies
4. Sustainability: A Special Role for Banks
5. Sustainability, Markets and Banking
Products
6. Sustainability and Financing Risks
7. Internal Environmental Care
8. Organization and Communication about
Sustainability
9. Sustainable Banking in Perspective: The Cases of 34
International Banks
10. Sustainable Development: A Paradigm Shift
11. Towards sustainable banking
For more information: www.sustainability-in-finance.com
Online discount 15% (EUR41 instead of EUR49).
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