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| URI: | http://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/4A99BB5C-1E61-4EA3-A88D-0357EDE524E5 | ||
| Year | 2025 | ||
| Type of Item | Diploma Work | ||
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| Bibliographic Citation | Apostolos Eleftheriadis, "Aligning responsible investing with the EU sustainable finance action plan: Regulatory initiatives, practices, and implications", Diploma Work, School of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece, 2025 https://doi.org/10.26233/heallink.tuc.103619 | ||
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The thesis explores the alignment of responsible investing with the EU Sustainable Finance Action Plan, focusing on regulatory initiatives, practices, and their implications. It introduces sustainability as a multidimensional concept encompassing environmental, social, and economic pillars, emphasizing its role in modern policy and finance. The EU Taxonomy is central to defining sustainable economic activities, aiming to mitigate greenwashing, enhance transparency, and incentivize environmentally aligned investments. It also details the European Commission's Sustainable Finance Action Plan and associated regulations like the SFDR and European Green Bonds regulation, which aim to unify sustainability standards and improve market transparency. Responsible investing is analyzed through its historical evolution, motivations such as improved returns and ethical alignment, and challenges, including inconsistent ESG ratings and greenwashing risks. The study underscores the role of responsible investing in addressing climate change and fostering sustainable economic practices. The thesis identifies challenges in the EU’s sustainable finance policies, including regulatory delays, data inconsistencies, and their impact on smaller firms. Recommendations emphasize improving data accessibility, transparency, and policy alignment to achieve sustainability goals effectively. The findings advocate for enhanced collaboration among policymakers, investors, and companies to drive meaningful progress in sustainable finance.
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