Download or read book Financial Inclusion in Circular Economy written by Vinay Kandpal and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-01-30 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an assessment of endeavors towards Financial Inclusion and its role in Sustainable development. An attractive feature is that it deals with almost all the contemporary issues essential for reaching UN Sustainable Development Goals. This book would be an exclusive and authentic source to the students of undergraduates, postgraduates and professional courses in Commerce and Management. This manuscript is divided into nine chapters. The book looks at various salient topics, including financial inclusion measurement, the impact of various financial inclusion indicators on development outcomes and macroeconomic volatility using aggregate data, and the effects of financial inclusion on poverty and development outcomes using microdata. Using the recently adopted Sustainable Development Goals as an overall framing of the issues, it exhibits how poor and disadvantaged women and men can be bankable if the adequate facilitation for maximizing opportunities and addressing constraints. This book attempts to cover different dimensions of Financial Inclusion towards attaining Sustainability and Circular Economy through financing instruments and investments. This book highlights different goals of UN SDG as an Initiative towards Inclusive Growth and Circular Economy, which is also influenced by Micro Finance Institutions and NBFCs. This book will be an indispensable source for the Students of PG and UG programs, Researchers and practitioners from areas of Commerce, Economics and Management and the faculty members and professionals like bankers and financial consultants. We hope this book will meet the requirement of all the categories of readers.

Download or read book Waste to Wealth written by Peter Lacy and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-30 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Waste to Wealth proves that 'green' and 'growth' need not be binary alternatives. The book examines five new business models that provide circular growth from deploying sustainable resources to the sharing economy before setting out what business leaders need to do to implement the models successfully.

Download or read book Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets written by Ananda S. and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-10-04 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses ideas for stakeholders to develop strategies to access and use financial products and services such as deposits, loans, and fund transfer mechanism, insurance, payment services, and intermediaries, distribution channels at economical prices in order to cater to the needs of the poor and underprivileged people. Financial inclusion ensures ease of access, availability, and usage of the financial products and services to all the sections of the society. The book will help in recognizing the role of financial inclusion as one of the main drivers in reducing income inequality and thus supporting sustainable economic growth of the countries, especially of an emerging economy. The book provides conceptual and practical ideas from the practitioners, best practices from the experts, and empirical views from the researchers on the best practices and how to mitigate the challenges and issues plaguing the development of the financial inclusion.

Download or read book Circular Economy For Dummies written by Ritchie and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Circular Economy Re-imagine the future of economics and society Are you excited about a regenerative, efficient, and waste-free future? You should be! The circular economy is making short work of old-school (and wasteful) ways of thinking. Players in the circular economy are re-imagining business processes and material lifecycles to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and make their families’ futures brighter and more prosperous. You’ll learn to transform the way you live and work and feel great about being part of the solution to many of the world’s energy and environmental problems. Inside... Why Take-Make-Waste is outdated Finding opportunity in ecology The 6 R’s of circular economies Rethinking material lifecycles Turn trash into treasure Creating careers in circularity Why circular ideas are healthier Make, use, reuse, repair and recycle

Download or read book Fintech for ESG and the Circular Economy written by Ernesto D. R. Santibanez Gonzalez and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-10-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book showcases research, theoretical, and validated work associated with digital finance to enhance the quality of a more sustainable environment. The primary objective of Fintech for ESG and the Circular Economy is to evaluate how fintech advancements and sustainable practices effectively drive transformative and sustainable change. It aims to motivate individuals with ideas and discussions to promote financial technology and foster creativity for a more sustainable and equitable future. The book delves into the intersection of technology and sustainability, offering insights into how big data, machine learning, and blockchain technology are transforming ESG practices and the circular economy. It highlights the potential of FinTech to drive sustainable finance, explores the current role of cyber ecosystems and digital currencies in sustainable finance, and examines the intricate legal landscape surrounding green finance in India. The book also discusses the influence of ESG factors on financial decision-making and the integration of sustainability metrics into financial analysis, supported by examples of how companies and investors are adopting these practices. Additionally, the book explores the role of financial institutions in enabling crowdfunding platforms, particularly in African markets, and provides case studies that demonstrate their impact on financial inclusion and entrepreneurship. It also analyzes the legal implications of blockchain and smart contracts within FinTech, the convergence of digital business models with ESG principles, and the role of digital currencies in promoting financial inclusion and sustainable economic growth, particularly in India. The book concludes with an exploration of tokenomics and its potential to incentivize sustainable behaviors, and examines how digital finance innovations in Tanzania are improving financial inclusion by overcoming barriers to financial services for the unbanked population. Audience This book will be of interest to scholars, researchers, academicians, and students of commerce, banking, finance, sustainability, and financial technology. This book is helpful for business professionals, researchers, and technical industry workers in finance and artificial intelligence.

Download or read book Fintech and Sustainability written by Thomas Walker and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024-01-08 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fintech can improve sustainability, influence policies, and require new regulations. Climate change, water pollution, and non-renewable resources management can all be addressed with fintech innovations. Despite the advantages offered by fintech, opponents warn of potential negative consequences. The application of fintech in sustainability is a double-edged sword requiring further investigation. This book provides an overview of fintech applications and considers their impact on the future of sustainable finance. It explores how financial technologies can enhance the sustainability of investment and corporate decisions and contribute to the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By considering practitioner and academic views, it examines whether and how fintech can improve sustainable practices, potential threats with possible solutions, and policies and regulations designed to improve sustainability benefits.

Download or read book Circular Economy written by Tao Zhang and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-02-10 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nowadays, the restriction of resources and the environment is very severe. A circular economy is the only way to sustainable development, but how this works still needs more exploration. The series of studies carried out by the author are described in detail in this book.

Download or read book An Introduction to Circular Economy written by Lerwen Liu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-12-18 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is purposefully styled as an introductory textbook on circular economy (CE) for the benefit of educators and students of universities. It provides comprehensive knowledge exemplified by practices from policy, education, R&D, innovation, design, production, waste management, business and financing around the world. The book covers sectors such as agriculture/food, packaging materials, build environment, textile, energy, and mobility to inspire the growth of circular business transformation. It aims to stimulate action among different stakeholders to drive CE transformation. It elaborates critical driving forces of CE including digital technologies; restorative innovations; business opportunities & sustainable business model; financing instruments, regulation & assessment and experiential education programs. It connects a CE transformation for reaching the SDGs2030 and highlights youth leadership and entrepreneurship at all levels in driving the sustainability transformation.

Download or read book Green indicators to inform circular economy under climate change written by Muhlis Can and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-03-08 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The EIB Circular Economy Guide written by European Investment Bank and published by European Investment Bank. This book was released on 2020-05-25 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The EIB Circular Economy Guide aims to promote a common understanding of circular economy, and raise awareness about and promote circular solutions. The Guide provides information about EIB's lending and advisory activities in this field, and communicates our vision of how the EIB can further support the transition to a circular economy. The Guide is a living document that will be updated in response to our evolving understanding of circular economy needs, opportunities and risks, and growing experience with the appraisal and financing of circular economy projects.

Download or read book The Circular Economy Handbook written by Peter Lacy and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-12-31 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can we align global production and consumption systems with sustainability? Can business growth actually lead to a healthier planet? Can companies innovate through the circular economy to create competitive advantage and genuine impact? Waste to Wealth proved that the emerging circular economy advantage exists – now Lacy, Long and Spindler show you how to realize it at speed and scale in The Circular Economy Handbook. We stand at a crossroads, with rising geopolitical and geo-economic tensions, massive technological change and a host of social and environmental challenges. We are pushing planetary boundaries to their limits, with climate change and threats to biodiversity and oceans as just a few examples. Significant impacts are already being felt, and both people and planet face potentially catastrophic and irreversible consequences if we don’t urgently change our global model and systems. Our current linear “take, make, waste” models of production and consumption will not be sustainable in a world of some 9 billion people by 2050, especially with ever-expanding rates of consumption. Thriving within these dynamics demands more than incremental adjustments to business-as-usual. The circular economy offers a powerful means to decouple growth from use of scarce and harmful resources, enabling greater production and consumption with fewer negative environmental impacts—at the same time, making companies more innovative and competitive. In fact, this book shows that $4.5 trillion in economic value is at stake. Delivering on the promise of a circular economy demands impact and scale, extending through value chains and, ultimately, disrupting the entire economic system. In The Circular Economy Handbook, the authors illuminate the path from insight to action, from linear to circular. With case studies, advice and practical guidance, they show leaders how to pivot towards a holistic circular organization, embedding circularity internally and delivering broad-based system change. With unique insights across business models, technologies, and industries – featuring stories and real-world examples from circular pioneers – this book is the essential guide to help companies become leaders in the movement to secure the circular economy advantage.

Download or read book Examining the Intersection of Circular Economy Forestry and International Trade written by Gopalakrishnan, Badri Narayanan and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-01-22 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable development has always been a contested concept and has been extensively debated over the last 30 years with new classifications arising since then. There was a previous push for the radical transformations of the market economy to downscale production and consumption that would increase human well-being and enhance ecological conditions. Because of this conflict, there was a need for a new model that challenges and could be the alternative for the liner economy; this new model is called the circular economy. A circular economy aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources. It gained its ground in the era of disruptive technological advancement and a dynamic global value chain. By supporting resource-efficient industrial models, the circular economy preserves and improves natural capital, optimizes the value of resources, and abolishes negative environmental externalities such as pollution. Examining the Intersection of Circular Economy, Forestry, and International Trade explores the link between the circular economy and various aspects of the business and environment to understand the usage and viability of adapting the circular economy from a business perspective. The chapters highlight the transition to the circular economy, its implementation across society, its intersection with forestry and international trade, and the solutions and challenges of the circular economy. This book is aimed at researchers in the field of business management, economics, and environmental studies along with practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students looking for more information on the various fields impacting the circular economy as well as the implementation, usage, and viability of a widespread adoption of a circular economy.

Download or read book Circular Economy in Developed and Developing Countries written by Elena G. Popkova and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Circular Economy in Developed and Developing Countries: Perspective, Methods And Examples develops a new approach to research, founded on the idea that ecological crisis is proof of the necessity for formation of circular economy.

Download or read book Financial Inclusion Sustainability and the Influence of Religion and Technology written by Rehman, Awais Ur and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-03-18 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Financial inclusion has proven to be a looming issue challenging policymakers and scholars. Financial inclusion revolves around the fundamental notion of ensuring that individuals from all walks of life have access to affordable and effective financial products and services that cater to their unique needs. Yet, as we grapple with this issue, we find it entwined with other critical factors such as religious and cultural norms, technological advancements, and sustainability goals. The intricate web of these elements forms a complex tapestry that requires deep exploration and understanding. Financial Inclusion, Sustainability, and the Influence of Religion and Technology is a groundbreaking book which delves headfirst into the multifaceted issue of the inclusivity of financial services and the complexities of societal interplay in this matter. Targeting academic scholars as its primary audience, this book acts as a guide to solution development. It meticulously unravels the intricate connections between financial inclusion, sustainability, religion, and technology. Readers will embark on a journey that not only dissects the problem but also illuminates the path forward. From exploring the complex relationship between financial inclusion and sustainability to identifying the challenges and opportunities presented by religion and technology, this book leaves no stone unturned. It offers a comprehensive roadmap for future research and action, providing a beacon of hope for achieving a more equitable and technologically advanced future.

Download or read book Circular Economy written by Karen Delchet-Cochet and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is aimed at companies, researchers, consultants, consumers, students and any interested public interested in the subject, the reflections and practices of the circular economy. As part of the draft law on the circular economy in France, the authors (researchers and experts) analyze the data and the reflections and base their arguments on real examples in order to propose solutions and recommendations for a green economy. It gives an updated overview of the reflections and practices around the circular economy. The book is divided into three parts: - The company and its functions, innovative business models - The institutional, legislative and normative framework - Some sectors of activity with the prism of the circular economy

Download or read book The Circular Economy written by Ron Legarski and published by SolveForce. This book was released on 2024-09-08 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Circular Economy: Principles, Philosophies, Science, and Modern Applications" offers a comprehensive exploration of the transformative power of the circular economy in reshaping industries, societies, and environmental practices worldwide. In this timely and insightful work, Ron Legarski, an expert in telecommunications, sustainability, and network infrastructure, presents a clear and actionable guide to understanding and implementing circular models across key sectors such as manufacturing, energy, agriculture, and telecommunications. As businesses, governments, and organizations face the urgent need to transition from linear to circular systems, this book provides the philosophical, scientific, and practical foundations needed to drive real change. Readers will gain insights into critical topics, including resource efficiency, waste reduction, closed-loop systems, and the role of emerging technologies such as Industry 4.0, AI, IoT, and smart grids in enabling the circular economy. Through real-world case studies, policy recommendations, and in-depth analysis, "The Circular Economy" bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering readers: A detailed exploration of the philosophical origins and scientific principles behind circular thinking. Insights into the role of standardization, global frameworks, and public-private partnerships in scaling circular practices. Strategies for transforming industries, including telecommunications, energy, construction, and agriculture, to operate within a circular model. An understanding of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of circular systems, including job creation, resource conservation, and climate change mitigation. Whether you are a business leader, policymaker, sustainability advocate, or student, this book serves as both an essential resource and a source of inspiration for building a future rooted in circularity. With a deep commitment to sustainability and innovation, Ron Legarski offers a compelling vision of how we can collectively shape a world where waste is minimized, resources are continually reused, and economic growth thrives without compromising the environment. "The Circular Economy: Principles, Philosophies, Science, and Modern Applications" is more than just a book—it is a roadmap for creating a sustainable, resilient, and prosperous future for industries and societies alike.

Download or read book Fintech for ESG and the Circular Economy written by Ernesto Santibanez Gonzalez and published by Wiley-Scrivener. This book was released on 2024-11-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fintech for ESG and the Circular Economy explores how fintech can effectively drive transformative and sustainable change. The primary objective of this book is to evaluate how fintech advancements and sustainable practices effectively drive transformative and sustainable change. This book aims to motivate individuals with ideas and discussions, provided by knowledge from the viewpoints of authors, editors, and experts, to promote financial technology and foster creativity for a more sustainable and equitable future. This book is structured into discrete sections, each addressing unique factors of fintech’s involvement and examining the present situation. Each chapter delves into the complexities and nuances of its topic, from machine learning algorithms in ESG analytics to the broader impacts of sustainable finance. One chapter examines the role of big data and machine learning, leading to a detailed analysis of how blockchain technology is a potential game-changer in fostering sustainable investment strategies. In addition, the book delves into the challenges and opportunities of smart contracts in financial services, including compliance, enforcement, and the evolving legal landscape.