Investor Attitudes and Preferences Toward Climate Change and Sustainable Investments: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This chapter explores the evolving academic perspective on the nexus between climate change, finance, and responsible investment. Within the global academic landscape, there's an intensified emphasis on the intricate relationship between business practices and the urgent issue of climate change. Specifically, the finance domain is at the forefront, delving into the financial implications of environmentally conscious decisions and how they shape the modern investment arena. As the discourse progresses, studies have underscored the growing significance of climate-related risks for institutional investors, suggesting that contemporary financial strategies are increasingly attuned to climate considerations. There's also a marked rise in publications illustrating the link between climate concerns and investment behaviors, emphasizing the synthesis of ethical considerations with financial strategies. Echoing broader societal shifts, the academic sphere presents climate change as an immediate concern, necessitating a proactive response from the influential invest- ment community. This chapter employs bibliometric techniques to methodically examine the research literature evolution. It identifies the most relevant authors, the theoretical framework they built to support their contributions, and the various themes they developed around the topic. This way, we provide objective grounds for further studies and also identify potential gaps that could be addressed.