The role of banks in the circular economy

Ozili, Peterson K and Opene, Francis (2022): The role of banks in the circular economy. Published in: World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development

Abstract

The circular economy concept has received considerable attention both in the business sector and in academia. In this paper, we highlight the role of banks in the circular economy. We propose that banks need to: develop a common understanding of the circular economy; issue widely accepted and recognized guidelines on circular economy finance; adapt existing finance models to fit into a circular economy model; offer credit lines to circular businesses; create a green bank; train bank staff; promote a strong culture of waste reduction and material re-use; ensure that the board risk committee is competent in circular risk management and control. Overall, banks have an important role to play both as a leader in circular economy finance and as a lender to companies in the circular economy.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: banks, circular economy, environment, waste, resources, financial institutions, climate change, sustainable development
• Subjects: G - Financial Economics > G2 - Financial Institutions and Services > G21 - Banks ; Depository Institutions ; Micro Finance Institutions ; Mortgages; G - Financial Economics > G2 - Financial Institutions and Services > G22 - Insurance ; Insurance Companies ; Actuarial Studies; G - Financial Economics > G2 - Financial Institutions and Services > G23 - Non-bank Financial Institutions ; Financial Instruments ; Institutional Investors; Q - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics ; Environmental and Ecological Economics > Q2 - Renewable Resources and Conservation; Q - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics ; Environmental and Ecological Economics > Q5 - Environmental Economics > Q54 - Climate ; Natural Disasters and Their Management ; Global Warming; Q - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics ; Environmental and Ecological Economics > Q5 - Environmental Economics > Q56 - Environment and Development ; Environment and Trade ; Sustainability ; Environmental Accounts and Accounting ; Environmental Equity ; Population Growth; Q - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics ; Environmental and Ecological Economics > Q5 - Environmental Economics > Q57 - Ecological Economics: Ecosystem Services ; Biodiversity Conservation ; Bioeconomics ; Industrial Ecology

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