Sustainable Finance and Sustainability Reporting. A Literature Review

Sayed Ahmad Fahim Masoumi

Mar 2022 · GRIN Verlag

About this ebook

Academic Paper from the year 2022 in the subject Business economics - Controlling, grade: 2.0, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, course: Sustainable Development Management, language: English, abstract: This paper gives an overview over sustainable finance and sustainability reporting. To keep and expand the balance of green capital supply and demand, we need sustainable financing on a large scale in various industries. Sustainable finance is standards, regulations, and products from an inclusive process of considering social, governance, and environmental aspects when investing. The investment includes but is not limited to climate change mitigation, forests regeneration, human capital, green skills advancement, and regulations for private and public sectors. Sustainability reporting showcases operations impact on SD’s social, governance, and environment dimensions. It gives corporates a better image of transparency and, for governments, a broader understanding of companies’ risks and opportunities. Companies are on their pathways to minimize their CO2 emissions. Still, we do not have inclusive assessment standards worldwide to provide the public and investors with indicators of whether a company is sustainable or not. However, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is working to develop an International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and introduce it to COP26 stakeholders.

About the author

MA Sustainable Development Management | DAAD Scholar | SDGs Advocate - AIESEC Alumni - YOUNGO Sayed is a dedicated professional who has earned a Master's degree in Sustainable Development Management from Rhine Waal University and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Aburayhan University. His extensive background encompasses a wide range of roles in international and national NGOs, showcasing his expertise in communications, project management, SDGs consultancy, and mentorship. Noteworthy positions in Sayed's career include serving as the Country Director of International Exchange programs for AIESEC in Afghanistan, acting as an International Relations Consultant for AIESEC in Vietnam, and holding the roles of Head of Organizational Development and Member of the Board of Directors in VNDO. He was also an Associate Member in AmCham (American Chamber of Commerce in Afghanistan), a Research Assistant at the German Federal Association for Sustainability, and a Consultant at the UNRISD (United Nations Research Institute for Social Development). Sayed's impactful projects have spanned across diverse regions, including Afghanistan, India, Bahrain, Germany, and Egypt. His advocacy for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is evident through his active involvement in various youth-led platforms. He places great value on teamwork, leadership, and achieving tangible results in his professional endeavors. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Sayed has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Human Rights Award in 2021 from the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue. He was also honored with the EPOS-DAAD scholarship to pursue his master’s degree in Germany, an Appreciation Certificate from the Parliament House of Afghanistan, and the Carlo-Schmid Programme Award for his work at the UNRISD. Sayed has been a dynamic participant in esteemed conferences such as COP26 and COY16 in Glasgow, UK, the World Youth Forum 2022 in Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt, and the World's Largest Lesson 2018 in Amwaj, Bahrain. Moreover, he has been a proactive representative for Germany in Erasmus+ projects across Europe. Sayed's multifaceted background and unwavering commitment make him a valuable asset in any context focused on sustainable development and international relations.