This article, by University of Virginia Professor Mark White,
introduces the concept of environmental finance, reviewing how
organizations "are responding to environmental threats and
opportunities" in corporate finance, investments, and financial
institutions.
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The "Educational Tools" section lists 12 case studies, two case
books, and one exercise. The "Reference Materials" section lists 90
articles, 44 books, five Internet site, and four faculty involved in
pollution-prevention education.
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Alphabetically lists and describes all books, articles, and case
studies cited in the Resource List.
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Sets up a situation where a bank must decide whether to increase a
loan for a company considering a more environmentally sound method of
production. Gives students the opportunity to analyze a pollution
prevention project from several different perspectives: the company,
bank, and society.
Case: 36K Acrobat file
Teaching note: 40K Acrobat file
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Asks the student, as financial analyst, to analyze options and
recommend a strategy for handling current inventory of
ozone-depleting chemicals. Includes discussion questions and
financial tables.
Case: 23K Acrobat file
Teaching note: 18K Acrobat file
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The owner of a small business is approached by an EPA-trained energy
specialist about upgrading his five-year-old lighting system to be more
energy efficient. Students must decide whether this is worthwhile,
financially and otherwise. Case includes financial tables, discussion
questions, and an answer key.
Case: 28K Acrobat file
Teaching note: 90K Acrobat file
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