Green Finance. Some Considerations

In recent years, there is a greater public involvement and growing pressure on firms and financial institutions to behave more responsibly and sustainably. An important step in this direction is the integration of ESG factors into corporate strategies and investment decisions. Sustainability and social responsibility are key factors for the long-term success of firms, and the adoption of sustainable practices can lead to tangible competitive advantages, such as a better reputation, the attraction of informed investors and greater customer loyalty, as well as being an ethical responsibility. This practice has also proven to be beneficial from a financial point of view. In fact, new financial products, such as sustainable investment funds and green bonds, have further fueled interest in sustainable investments, as well as the adoption of ESG criteria in many stock exchanges around the world. The aim of this work is to verify the concrete existence of green finance. After a brief historical excursus on the topic (par. 1), the performance of green finance is analysed from a theoretical point of view (par. 2). In par. 4 the tools and some law-indications are identified and in par. 5 some conclusive considerations are drawn. Keywords: Green Finance