Sustainability Bonds: A Mini-Review

17 Pages Posted: 10 Mar 2020

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Rayeda AlAhbabi

Abu Dhabi University

Haitham Nobanee

University of Oxford; Abu Dhabi University; University of Liverpool

Date Written: February 18, 2020

Abstract

The aim of the current study was to investigate the role of sustainability bonds in balancing stakeholders’ value of the companies worldwide. For a successful accomplishment of the research aim, a systematic review methodology was undertaken. Based on 25 research articles selected from multiple databases such as SCOPUS, EBSCOHOST and SSRN, the study reported that sustainability bonds are useful for the business organizations in different countries increased their complicated advantage in front of the stakeholders. However, at present, the focus of the public and private investors is on the environmental dimensions set as the primary objective behind investigate the sustainability bonds. Despite, sustainability bonds are used by the business organizations for offering social impacts in different sectors such as early childhood education, affordable housing, education, food security and healthcare accessibility. The study suggests the need to enhance policy and standards to guide the business organizations towards the effective and beneficial use of sustainability reports for all the stakeholder groups respectively.

Suggested Citation

AlAhbabi, Rayeda and Nobanee, Haitham and Nobanee, Haitham, Sustainability Bonds: A Mini-Review (February 18, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3540119 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3540119

Rayeda AlAhbabi

Abu Dhabi University ( email )

Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Haitham Nobanee (Contact Author)

Abu Dhabi University ( email )

Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

University of Oxford ( email )

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Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4AU
United Kingdom

University of Liverpool ( email )

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Liverpool, L69 7ZA
United Kingdom

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