Investment for green growth

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Green growth means promoting economic growth while reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, minimising waste and inefficient use of natural resources, and maintaining biodiversity. Green growth means improving health prospects for populations and strengthening energy security through less dependence on imported fossil fuels. It also means making investment in the environment a driver for economic growth. Green growth will require a shift in both public and private investments, with the limited public funds available carefully targeted and accompanied by the right policy frameworks to help leverage private financing.

Colombia's investment framework in support of green growth

Colombia is determined to ensure that economic growth and environmental protection are mutually supportive. The 2012 investment policy review of Colombia outlines government efforts to strengthen the institutional capacity of environmental authorities, enhance the framework for investment in support of green growth and put in place “green” investment incentives.

Defining and measuring green Foreign Direct Investment

Little is known about the magnitude of FDI‘s contribution to green growth at a time when strategies for achieving greener growth are high on the policy agenda in many countries. This working paper documents efforts to define and measure green FDI, investigates the feasibility of different definitions, and identifies investment policy restrictions to green FDI.

Transition to a low carbon economy: Public goals and corporate practices

This report surveys responsible business practices addressing climate change and driving the shift to a low-carbon economy. It summarises policies, regulations and other instruments in support of a low-carbon economy in OECD countries and emerging economies, and analyses corporate responses to these drivers. More about this project.

Harnessing freedom of investment for green growth

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Government delegates at the OECD-hosted Freedom of Investment (FOI) Roundtable have approved Harnessing Freedom of Investment for Green Growth. This document addresses how the international investment policy community can help countries achieve green growth. More about the Freedom of Investment Roundtable.

Private sector participation in water infrastructure

OECD has developed practical guidance for governments wishing to engage the private sector in water infrastructure. Presented in the form of a Checklist for Public Action, the guidance outlines the main policy considerations unique to private sector participation in this sector. More about OECD work on private sector participation in the water and sanitation sector.

Green investment policy in China

China investment expert, Ken Davies, talks about recent developments in China's inward and outward investment policy

The OECD's 2008 investment policy review of China provides the first detailed and comprehensive analysis of the government's efforts to encourage responsible business conduct by enterprises in China and by Chinese enterprises operating abroad. It highlights, in particular, efforts to strengthen environmental protection and respect for core labour standards by enterprises. Chapter 5 reviews environmentally responsible corporate conduct in China (PDF).

Encouraging the positive contribution of business to environment

Environment and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises" provides in-depth information and case studies on the tools and approaches available to companies that seek to upgrade their environmental performance by following the recommendations contained in the Environment Chapter of the OECD Guidelines.

The 2004 Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises focused on encouraging the positive contribution of business to environment through the guidelines, specifically recent developments in business practices toward the environment, dealing with environmental risk and corporate contributions to environmental policy.

FDI-Environment relationship in the mining sector

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is one of the forces fostering closer economic interdependence among countries. The rapid increase in FDI flows has generated considerable debate about its environmental and social implications in host countries.

Foreign Direct Investment and the Environment: Lessons from the Mining Sector examines the FDI-environment relationship in the mining sector and identifies emerging best practices. Empirical evidence is presented, and the key elements of the policy and institutional frameworks that guide investors’ environmental behaviour are discussed. The emerging role of voluntary commitments by enterprises to safeguard the environment is also examined.

Permanent URL: www.oecd.org/daf/investment/green

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