Climate change and euro area firms' green investment and financing ‒ results from the SAFE
Ferrando, Annalisa ; Gross, Johannes ; Rariga, Judit
2023
6
70-78
climate change ; risk assessment ; enterprise level ; investment
Business economics
English
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"In a pilot round of the Survey on the Access to Finance of Enterprises (SAFE), conducted between 25 May and 26 June 2023, euro area firms were asked about climate change. Firms attach substantial importance to the potential negative impact from the physical risks of climate change. However, they are even more concerned about transition risks. Compared with physical risks, stricter climate standards provide a stronger incentive for firms to invest in climate change mitigation. Nonetheless, high financing costs and insufficient public subsidies are important obstacles to green investment. The results of the survey highlight the important role played by public loan guarantees and private sector funds in directing resources towards the greening of the economy."
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