Book contents
- The Role of Distributed Ledger Technology in Banking
- The Role of Distributed Ledger Technology in Banking
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Boxes
- Contributors
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Part I Why Pay Attention to Distributed Ledger Technology in Banking?
- Part II Opportunities and Challenges in Crypto-Asset Regulation
- Part III The Power of Distributed Ledgers in Payments
- Part IV Enabling Financial Inclusion and ESG with Distributed Ledger Technology
- 10 Distributed Ledger Technology and Financial Inclusion
- 11 Banking, Blockchain, and ESG
- Part V A Further Look at DLT in Banking: Lessons Learned, Current Applications, and Future Scenarios
- Index
- References
11 - Banking, Blockchain, and ESG
from Part IV - Enabling Financial Inclusion and ESG with Distributed Ledger Technology
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 26 October 2023
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Book contents
- The Role of Distributed Ledger Technology in Banking
- The Role of Distributed Ledger Technology in Banking
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Boxes
- Contributors
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Part I Why Pay Attention to Distributed Ledger Technology in Banking?
- Part II Opportunities and Challenges in Crypto-Asset Regulation
- Part III The Power of Distributed Ledgers in Payments
- Part IV Enabling Financial Inclusion and ESG with Distributed Ledger Technology
- 10 Distributed Ledger Technology and Financial Inclusion
- 11 Banking, Blockchain, and ESG
- Part V A Further Look at DLT in Banking: Lessons Learned, Current Applications, and Future Scenarios
- Index
- References
Summary
The popularity of digital assets and blockchain solutions is accelerating. This chapter explores the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact of digital assets due to increasing institutional and retail investors participation. Blockchain technology can help financial institutions drive favourable enterprise ESG outcomes.
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- The Role of Distributed Ledger Technology in BankingFrom Theory to Practice, pp. 235 - 266Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023
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