Full Description
Over the last decade, socially responsible investments (SRIs) have become paramount to both professionals and academics. In the aftermath of the financial crisis of 2007-8, practitioners have become much more involved in new financial models that integrate returns and positive social and environmental impacts. The authors argue that previous irresponsible financial models are anachronistic, and propose a new relationship between stakeholder and shareholder. Starting from the mainstreaming of SRI, this book recovers the social function of banks and the innovative role of crowdfunding and venture capital models. The book offers a unified perspective for firm and funder, making it a timely and invaluable read for scholars and practitioners interested in sustainable development and social impact finance.
Contents
Chapter 1: Socially Responsible Investment (SRI): From Niche to Mainstream.- Chapter 2: ESG Criteria in Alternative Investments.- Chapter 3: Socially Responsible Banking: Towards a New Firm-Bank Relationship.- Chapter 4: Crowdfunding and Socially Responsible Initiatives.- Chapter 5: Venture Capital and Responsible Investing: Progress, Problems and Perspectives. Chapter 6: Conclusion.
