Edited by Magdalena Ziolo, Full Professor of Finance, Faculty of Economics, Finance and Management, University of Szczecin, Poland

• Contents:1 Introduction to The Role of Financial Markets inAchieving the Sustainable Development Goals 1Magdalena Ziolo2 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Concept andmeasurement 15Iwona Bąk3 Financial markets toward sustainability andEnvironmental, Social, Governance (ESG) risk:Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) context 42Magdalena Ziolo4 The banking sector and the Sustainable DevelopmentGoals (SDGs) 60Ewa Kulińska-Sadłocha5 Insurance sector and SDGs 90Anna Spoz6 Strengthening SDGs through capital markets 115Anna Spoz7 Challenges, prospects and recommendations offinancial markets in the scope of SDGs 130Beata Zofia Filipiak

‘Unlocking the potential of financial markets to contribute to sustainable development goals is crucial in our quest to preserve our planet for future generations. This book explores the challenges we face in realizing this vision and provides actionable recommendations for the banking and insurance sectors to support the SDGs. By reading this book, you will gain valuable insights into the critical role that financial markets can play in promoting environmental conservation and creating a better world for all.’