{"id":54429,"date":"2023-04-05T14:10:52","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T08:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=54429"},"modified":"2023-04-05T16:30:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T11:00:36","slug":"sustainable-finance-scheme-an-initiative-to-support-green-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/sustainable-finance-scheme-an-initiative-to-support-green-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Finance Scheme- An Initiative to Support Green India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As governments and industries accelerate the shift toward a net-zero economy, it has become more critical than ever for businesses to embrace innovation and sustainability, open up new growth opportunities and stay relevant in the new low-carbon economy. Investment is essential for the development and increasing demand of a growing market. United Nations devised the term \u201cSustainability\u201d in 1987 as the development method that meets the demand and needs of people at present without compromising the future need. The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), in their approach to promote Sustainable Finance Scheme, has described the finance which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Sustainable Finance<\/strong>: Environmental, Social, Governance and Economic aspects.<\/li><li><strong>Green Finance<\/strong>: Climate finance but excludes Social and Economic aspects.<\/li><li><strong>Climate finance<\/strong>: It is a subset of environmental (green) finance.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1024x544.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image.png 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Figure 1<\/strong>: Linkages between climate,green and sustainable finance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the challenges, SIDBI has introduced a scheme called Sustainable Finance Scheme (SFS) an initiative towards the Green India mission. Sustainable finance, such as green bonds, holds stocks in companies with good environmental, social and governance (ESG) records with a goal of protecting the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/sustainable-finance-scheme-an-initiative-to-support-green-india\/#Origin_of_Sustainable_Finance_scheme_SFS\" >Origin of\nSustainable Finance scheme (SFS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/sustainable-finance-scheme-an-initiative-to-support-green-india\/#Objectives_Eligibility_Criteria_of_SFS\" >Objectives &amp;\nEligibility Criteria of SFS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/sustainable-finance-scheme-an-initiative-to-support-green-india\/#i\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/sustainable-finance-scheme-an-initiative-to-support-green-india\/#Interest_Rate_for_Sustainable_Finance_Scheme\" >Interest Rate for\nSustainable Finance Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/sustainable-finance-scheme-an-initiative-to-support-green-india\/#G20_Sustainable_Finance_Scheme\" >G20 Sustainable\nFinance Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/sustainable-finance-scheme-an-initiative-to-support-green-india\/#Indias_Vision_Towards_Sustainable_Finance\" >India\u2019s Vision Towards Sustainable Finance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/sustainable-finance-scheme-an-initiative-to-support-green-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origin_of_Sustainable_Finance_scheme_SFS\"><\/span><strong>Origin of\nSustainable Finance scheme (SFS)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme was launched by the Small Industries Development Bank (SIDBI). It develops the entire value chain of energy efficiency or cleaner production and sustainable development projects that lead to necessary improvements in sustainable development in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/msme-registration\">MSMEs<\/a><\/strong> that are presently not covered under viable financing lines of credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives_Eligibility_Criteria_of_SFS\"><\/span><strong>Objectives &amp;\nEligibility Criteria of SFS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main\nobjectives of the scheme are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>New or existing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that come under the MSMED Act, 2006 will be eligible for funding under the scheme.<\/li><li>To provide funds to projects not covered under international lines of credit to develop projects that help in energy efficiency and cleaner production.<\/li><li>Provides funding for eco-friendly labelling, green buildings, green microfinance, <strong>Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/beeindia.gov.in\/en\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> star rating, and renewable energy projects.<\/li><li>Provide funding for biomass gasifier power plants, mini hydel power projects, wind energy generators, solar power plants, etc., for non-captive or captive use.<\/li><li>Funding is provided for MSMEs that invest in waste management and sustainable development projects.<\/li><li>Provides funding to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that manufacture energy-efficient or cleaner production or green equipment etc. (OEMs have to be an MSME, or it has to supply their products to a substantial number of MSMEs)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"66\">\n<p><strong>S.No.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">\n<p><strong>Type of Enterprises<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">\n<p><strong>Investment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"186\">\n<p><strong>Turnover<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"66\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">\n<p>Micro enterprises<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">\n<p>Less than Rs.1 Crore<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"186\">\n<p>Less than Rs.5 Crore<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"66\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">\n<p>Small enterprises<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">\n<p>Less than Rs.10 Crore<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"186\">\n<p>Less than Rs.50 Crore<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"66\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">\n<p>Medium enterprises<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">\n<p>Less than Rs.20 Crore<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"186\">\n<p>Less than Rs.100 Crore<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interest_Rate_for_Sustainable_Finance_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>Interest Rate for\nSustainable Finance Scheme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The interest rate\nis the same as offered by the credit ratings of MSMEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"G20_Sustainable_Finance_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>G20 Sustainable\nFinance Scheme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian government is aiming toward the G20 Slogan of \u201cOne Earth, One Family, One Future\u201d to connect with the country\u2019s strategic aim of attracting huge investment into India\u2019s technological and human development. This investment will ensure clean water, air and energy, building natural resilience to mounting climate shocks and accelerating the delivery of net zero objectives, i.e. SDG 13 and other classic green priorities. Sustainable finance in India is shaping up to be an imperative profoundly focused on people. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Vision_Towards_Sustainable_Finance\"><\/span><strong>India\u2019s Vision Towards Sustainable Finance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hon&#8217;ble Finance Minister Mrs Nirmala Sitaraman, in Union Budget 2023, identified the market growth towards sustainable development, which includes as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li> <strong>Green Growth as the seven priority or Saptrishi<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Reducing carbon intensity by 2070<\/li><li>Green job opportunities<\/li><li>Lifestyle for Environment <em>\u201cLiFE\u201d<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Green Credit Programme: <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Encourage behavioural change<\/li><li>Mitigate climate change and ensure ecosystem sustainability<\/li><li>Increasing energy and resource use efficiency<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The market for sustainable finance is growing globally. In Asia, the sustainable finance market is accelerating, too, largely driven by green bonds. The market includes a range of types of capital under the broad ESG heading. Sustainable finance can be deployed as negative or exclusionary investments that aim to \u201cdo no harm\u201d or positive\/integrated investments that can be deployed to create additional social or environmental impact typically aligned with the SDGs. Consultation is needed by technical experts when making investment decisions in the financial sectors, which leads to increased longer-term investments into sustainable economic activities and projects through sustainable finance scheme that helps in energy efficiency and cleaner production.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As governments and industries accelerate the shift toward a net-zero economy, it has become more critical than ever for businesses to embrace innovation and sustainability, open up new growth opportunities and stay relevant in the new low-carbon economy. Investment is essential for the development and increasing demand of a growing market. United Nations devised the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":54475,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1,128],"tags":[],"acf":{"service_id":"230"},"authorName":"Shruti Garg","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image22.jpg","authorDescription":"An adept Environmental and Sustainability Consultant with Masters of Science in Environmental Science, Shruti gained hands on experience in EIA Reporting, CTE\/CTO, Environmental compliances, ESG, sustainability planning and reporting, GHG Inventorization and other environmental services. Apart from her experience as a consultant, her skillset includes business development to creating sustainable solutions, client relations, and project management.\u00a0","postViews":2909,"readingTime":3,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54429"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/62"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54429"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54429\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54476,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54429\/revisions\/54476"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54475"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54429"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54429"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}