Green Sukuk Research Articles

The Role of Sharia Economics in Realizing Sustainable Development in Indonesia

This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the role of Sharia economics in promoting sustainable development in Indonesia. By examining 810 publications between 2006 and 2024, the study explores key research trends, themes, and collaborations in the literature. The analysis reveals a significant increase in research activity after 2020, with a focus on aligning Islamic finance principles with sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly in areas such as poverty alleviation, economic growth, and green finance. Keyword co-occurrence visualizations highlight the importance of concepts such as "green sukuk," "economic growth," and "poverty alleviation," while co-authorship networks show concentrated collaboration within small research groups. The findings suggest that Sharia economics has substantial potential to contribute to SDGs, particularly through instruments like green sukuk and waqf, but greater interdisciplinary collaboration and exploration of emerging topics like technology and post-pandemic recovery are needed. These insights have significant implications for both academic research and policy-making in Indonesia and beyond.

SUSTAINABLE ISLAMIC FINANCE: BIBLIOMETRIC AND VISUALIZED ANALYSIS OF CURRENT EMPIRICAL RESEARCH

This study aims to develop the research gap in sustainable Islamic Finance using a bibliometric analysis of recent empirical research outputs in the area, which comprises publications in scholarly journal articles and book chapters. Data were collected from Scopus for the period 1997 – 2022. This study analyses 285 Scopus scientific documents using Vosviewer, RStudio and Biblioshiny for bibliometric tools to process scientific documents extracted from various sources. Our study shows that the most prominent word in the Scopus scientific papers on Sustainable Islamic Finance is Islamic finance, followed by sustainable development, finance, banking, and investments. The keywords that Scopus scientific documents use little on the topic are ethical investing, climate change, Islamic social finance, waqf, zakat, takaful, green sukuk, and microfinance. There is a clear gap in knowledge around Islamic financial instruments in research that follow our findings and would benefit from further research.

DO INVESTORS GET BENEFITS FROM CORPORATE GREEN SUKUK ISSUANCE

This study evaluates whether investors benefit from green sukuk by examining the responses of stock returns to the announcements of corporate green sukuk (green Islamic bonds) issuance. Applying the standard event study methodology, it finds that stock returns respond positively and significantly to the announcements of green sukuk issuance, suggesting that investors perceive and react favorably to the announcement. This significantly positive response is observed both for the individual firm (through CARs) and for a sample of all firms (through CAARs). Thus, it can be concluded that investors benefit from the announcements of green sukuk issuance. Further, this study draws a comparative analysis of investors’ response to the announcements of corporate green sukuk and corporate green bond issuance, and the findings also show that investors respond positively to the announcements of green bond issuances. However, the investors’ response is slightly higher to the announcements of corporate green sukuk issuance compared to corporate green bonds, and the investors get slightly more benefit from green sukuk issuance as compared to green bond issuance. These finding inform policymakers for the formulation of strategies to attract investors by integrating green bonds with shariah principles to fund environment-friendly projects and consequently mitigate the climate change risk.

Optimalization of Green Sukuk as an Effort to Develop Sustainable Development (SDGs) in Review of Maqashid Sharia

Rapid economic development contributes to environmental sustainability. Some of the negative impacts caused by irresponsible economic activity are air pollution, water pollution, and damage to biodiversity, which ultimately contribute to climate change. This study aims to determine the role of green sukuk in sustainable development efforts in the Maqasid Sharia review. Green Sukuk is an innovative financial instrument based on Sharia principles to support Indonesia's commitment to address climate change. Awareness of the sustainability of nature is the basis for environmentally sound development. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods with data collection techniques, namely literature and research studies obtained from scientific journals, scientific articles, books, and research reports that contain information on green sukuk, sustainable development, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Maqasid Sharia. The results of this study explain that the integration of green sukuk in sustainable development efforts is in line with Maqasid Sharia, which aims to provide benefits for the community. There are still relatively few studies that discuss the Maqasid Sharia perspective about green sukuk. Thus, this study contributes to the literature on Islamic finance and sustainable development by offering a new perspective on the potential of green sukuk in supporting SDGs and addressing the challenges of climate change in accordance with Sharia principles.

PERAN DAN PERKEMBANGAN GREEN SUKUK PADA PEMBANGUNAN INFRASTRUKTUR DI INDONESIA

Sustainable development aims to open up opportunities for the issuance of Sukuk (Sharia Securities) as an alternative sustainable financing for infrastructure development in Indonesia, along with public awareness of the concept of sustainable and environmentally friendly development, a new investor market has been launched. Green Sukuk emerged as an investment for various government projects that are included in the 9 eligible green sectors. This research resulted in the conclusion that the green sukuk that have been issued in Indonesia have contributed to sustainable development goals in accordance with goal 7, goal 8, goal 9, goal 11 and goal 13.

Financial Transformation? Integrating Environmental Sutainability through Green Sukuk as a Means for Sustainable Development in Indonesia

Financial Transformation? Integrating Environmental Sutainability through Green Sukuk as a Means for Sustainable Development in Indonesia

Sovereign climate bonds: Policy innovation for just transitions in developing countries

This paper proposes sovereign climate-aligned bonds (SCBs) as an innovation that could mobilise climate investment towards developing countries. The research focuses on identifying the mechanisms underlying the issuance of SCBs in developing countries to unlock climate investment from capital markets and what they imply for facilitating just transitions. The research bridges scholarship across three fields: policy innovation, climate finance and just transitions, undertaking semi-structured interviews in two samples: SCB direct managers and intermediary and expert organisations. Drawing on Seychelles’s blue bond and Indonesia’s green sukuk as case studies, the research found that gaps in the public budgets of both countries were the main triggers for issuing SCBs and internationally, the influence of international organisations (World Bank and UNDP). Domestically, national wealth, access to international markets, alignment of the instruments' characteristics with political agendas and compatibility with regulations were key factors. SCB benefits, such as capital mobilisation, new investors and transparency, were perceived to outweigh additionality concerns or reputational risks (though higher transaction costs compared with non-green issuances remained a consideration). SCBs may be used as political statements in support of climate agendas, surpassing the perceived benefits of the mobilised capital. A legacy of exclusive dynamics in private markets remains a structural barrier for SCBs to be transformational in addressing climate change. Risk-return rationales and the exclusion of climate from countries’ risk profiling place developing countries in a more challenging position. While these instruments may not be sufficient to close the climate investment gap, they have an important role to play.

Mapping of Green Sukuk Research (2014 - 2023) : With Vosviewer Bibliometric and Literature Review

Mapping of Green Sukuk Research (2014 - 2023) : With Vosviewer Bibliometric and Literature Review

The Role of Green Sukuk (Islamic Bonds/ Shariah-Compliant Bonds) in Enhancing Indonesia Economic Development Strategy in The New Normal Era

This study aims to determine the significance of Green Sukuk in enhancing Indonesia’s economic development strategy in the new normal era. - The method employed was quantitative with forecasting. Furthermore, the researchers employed the least squares quantitative and historical analogy qualitative techniques. The study’s findings indicate Green Sukuk’s role in boosting Indonesia’s economic development plan in the new normal era. The implications of the study are likely to add to the body of knowledge linked to the function of Green Sukuk in enhancing Indonesia’s economic growth strategy in the new normal era. Increasing the number of issuances and contributions of State Sukuk (Islamic bonds/ shariah-compliant bonds) to APBN funding, with an annual average of roughly 30% of total Government Securities (SBN) financing. To the best of the researchers’ knowledge, this is one of the first attempts to empirically study the function of Sukuk in boosting Indonesia’s economic development strategy in the new normal era. Keywords: Green Sukuk, Development Strategy, Indonesian Economy, and the New Normal Era

Green Sukuk: Tantangan dan Strategi Pengembangan Untuk Pembangunan Berkelanjutan Serta Menuju Ekonomi Hijau

Green Sukuk is a financial instrument that combines the principles of Islamic finance with sustainable development goals. This article discusses the role, practices, mechanisms, as well as challenges and efforts of the government in developing Green Sukuk in Indonesia. Green Sukuk have great potential in supporting the transition to a sustainable economy by providing a source of funding for environmentally friendly projects. However, challenges such as lack of awareness and capacity of financial institutions need to be overcome to optimize the contribution of Green Sukuk. Through strengthening regulations, outreach, product innovation and international cooperation, it is hoped that the Green Sukuk market can continue to develop and support the achievement of sustainable development goals in Indonesia.

Exploring the greenium in the green Sukuk universe: evidence from the primary market

PurposeThis study aims to fill a gap in the literature by providing evidence for a “greenium” in the primary Sukuk market. The term “greenium” is defined in the study as the lower cost of capital or reduced yields that green Sukuk may offer compared to non-green Sukuk, reflecting investor willingness to accept lower returns for green investments. Therefore, the main aim of this study is to investigate the potential role of “greenium” as an incentive for issuers to fund eco-friendly projects, contributing to a sustainable environment.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses propensity score matching techniques to provide an accurate comparison of pricing differences between green and non-green Sukuk issued in global primary markets during the period 2017–2022.FindingsThe results reveal that green Sukuk signify a “greenium” effect. This suggests that investors find green Sukuk attractive, willing to accept lower returns. Given the positive investor response to green initiatives in the market, issuers can capitalize on the growing demand for green Sukuk, leading to low-cost funding.Originality/valueThis study makes an important contribution to the literature at the interface of Islamic finance and environmental sustainability. In particular, it stands out by focusing on the pricing dynamics in the green Sukuk market and highlights the potential benefits of issuing green Sukuk to help achieve sustainability goals while providing access to lower cost of capital for the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Navigating environmental concerns and geopolitical risks: A study on green sukuk and Islamic equities amid climate crisis and the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Investors seek safe haven assets for portfolio diversification and risk management because climate change and environmental markets have recently become the concern of many governments, companies, households, politicians and academics. Therefore, this study examines the dynamic connectedness between sukuk (Islamic bonds), green sukuk, Islamic equities, and Islamic green markets for equity by comparing both in the short and long terms spillover and examining the effects of uncertainty factors on dynamic connectedness at different spillover horizons. In the short run, green Islamic equities, green sukuk and sukuk are net transmitters, and Islamic equities are net receivers. However, in the medium and long term, the behavior of these markets is vice versa. We then find the determinants of connectivity levels using macroeconomic conditions. We find that some of the determinants that cause return spillover in the short and medium term are quite different from those that cause return spillover in the long term. The results of portfolio analysis show that green sukuk are effective in hedging the risks of Islamic equities, green Islamic equities and sukuk. The performance characteristics of these potential diversification and risk mitigation benefits have been robust and enduring during the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine War. Finally, our findings are of great importance to investors interested in ethical investing and for policymakers to maintain a healthy and resilient financial system.

Towards a sustainable future: a comprehensive review of Green Sukuk

PurposeGreen sukuk (GS) is an emerging financial tool that has gained momentum in recent years owing to increased attention being given to Islamic finance, socially responsible investing (SRI) and sustainability agendas. Yet, GS studies are fragmented, dispersed and lack comprehensive reviews. As a response to this gap in academia, this paper aims to synthesize the knowledge on GS into thematic clusters, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the subject and offering guidelines for future research.Design/methodology/approachThis study implemented a systematic literature review approach to analyse studies on GS that were published prior to and including June 2023. The PRISMA 2020 protocol was used in the sample selection process. A total of 62 peer-reviewed journal articles from six databases were identified and categorized into various themes.FindingsThe results suggest that previous research has predominantly focused on the areas of GS advantages, drivers, market development and potential sectors, along with challenges and recommendations to improve the market. However, it was found that some other aspects, including GS pricing, performance and purchasing intention, require further research attention. The analysis also indicated that the use of theories in the GS context was limited, with only five theories employed in just four out of the 62 articles examined. Moreover, this paper’s findings revealed that the studies employing quantitative and empirical analysis methods were limited to four articles. Geographically, most of the studies were conducted in Indonesia and Malaysia, while other countries with high-potential markets (e.g. GCC) had limited GS practices and studies.Practical implicationsThe results of this study have several practical implications. For investors, a review of GS will provide greater insight into the understanding of the GS market, helping them make better investment decisions. For policymakers, this paper empowers them with the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding GS markets by highlighting key recommendations identified in the literature. Finally, the proposed guidelines can be used in future research.Originality/valueWhile Green Bonds have received significant attention, there is a dearth of research on GS and those that exist are fragmented. A systematic literature review is necessary to identify knowledge gaps for future research.

Persepsi motivasi mahasiswa dalam minat investasi green sukuk berdasarkan gender

Research was conducted to investigate the motivational perspectives of scholars regarding investing in Green Sukuk based on gender concepts. This concept provides meaning for scholar investment decision-making in carrying out investment strategies. Qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach were employed in this research. The findings revealed that both male and female scholars are motivated to invest in Green Sukuk. These motivations align with the values of environmental preservation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the potential for high returns, safe investments guaranteed by the government, and the fact that this investment can avoid usury. Green Sukuk is also perceived as a means to invest surplus funds. Males are more inclined in Green Sukuk due to environmental concerns, while females are attracted by the investment security it offers. This can be explained by the findings that males tend to have higher environmental awareness compared to females, whereas females are more inclined to avoid investments with high risks. Hence, females are more cautious in their investment choices. However, when examining investment decision-making, there are no differences between males and females except in terms of income.

Islamic green finance: mapping the climate funding landscape in Indonesia

Purpose This study aims to explore the potential of Islamic climate finance in Indonesia and to map Islamic climate finance based on Islamic finance instruments, both commercial and social. Design/methodology/approach The analysis was conducted in Jakarta, Indonesia, between October 2022 and June 2023. This study adopted a qualitative interpretive approach in two phases. The first phase was desk-based research which focused on document analysis such as official documents, scientific publications, non-governmental organization publications and company reports in Indonesia. This analysis was conducted to identify significant milestones in developing green and eco-friendly finance that used Islamic financial instruments in Indonesia. The second phase consisted of interviews with essential Islamic climate finance project actors, such as green sukuk publishers, zakat and waqf collection agencies, stakeholders, capital market regulators, Shariah supervisory boards and Islamic finance experts. Findings The main finding of this study is that the development of Islamic green finance in Indonesia can occur through various channels, including greening Islamic capital markets, greening Islamic social finance, Islamic green finance and developing green banking services for the unbanked to support financial inclusion. Green sukuk, or Islamic bonds, are key financial instruments in Islamic green finance. They are used to fund projects in areas such as clean energy, mass transit, water conservation, forestry and low-carbon technology. These green financing initiatives also include socially responsible investments that are designed to improve the lives of people and communities. Research limitations/implications First, the availability of data on Islamic green finance practices in Indonesia may be limited, making it difficult to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape. Second, cultural and religious factors may play a role in the adoption and implementation of Islamic green finance, and these factors may vary across different regions in Indonesia. Practical implications The exploration and clustering of Islamic climate finance based on Islamic financial instruments in Indonesia can lead to the development of more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in the financial industry. Originality/value This study serves as a pioneering effort to explore the potential and clustering of Islamic climate finance based on Islamic financial instruments in Indonesia.

Analisis Sukuk Pada Keuangan Syariah di Indonesia : Systematic Literature Review

The capital market is one of the means used for investment but there are many capital market instruments that contain elements that are not halal (haram) according to Islamic law. This study aims to see Indonesia's position in the Islamic financial market through the role of sukuk. Because considering that Indonesia is a Muslim-majority country and investment in the capital market is the government's effort to encourage and strengthen Indonesia's position on the national and global Islamic financial markets. This research uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach to journal publications from 2012 to 2022. The results show that research on Islamic finance in Indonesia focuses on 3 topics and trends, namely SBSN, Green Sukuk and Sukuk from an Islamic perspective. And the most frequently used method is the library research method by 50%, the qualitative method by 40% and the Analytic Network Process Problem-Solution Method by 10%.

Do Global Green Sukuk affect on Climate Change? Evidence in Issuing Countries

Uncertain climate change as a result of technological developments, often has a negative impact on the environment. This is shown by the number of carbon emissions that are continuously increasing. As a sovereign country, the issuing country of Green Sukuk Global strives to increase investment to support a sustainable development process. This study aims to analyze the effect of green finance, specifically on global green sukuk, on the adverse effects of climate change. Using time series data in four issuing countries (from January 2018 until December 2022) with an autoregressive distributed lag in the panel model approach. The findings show that in the long and short term, global green sukuk can reduce the adverse effects of climate change in the issuing country. However, economic growth affects increasing carbon emissions in the issuing country in the long term, while trade openness has no effect on climate change. To support sustainable economic development as evidenced by increased economic growth, it must be balanced with increased issuance of global green sukuk financing issues to reduce the adverse effects of climate change in issuing countries.

Development of State Green Sukuk as Part of Creative and Innovative Financing in the Islamic Financing Market

Along with the continued issue of green and sustainable development, fundraisers for finance project green is increasing. Principle investments in Islamic finance are combined with a draft-friendly environment and sustainability. The instrument of innovative Islamic finance-based continuity, like Green Sukuk in Indonesia, offers potential and importance for supporting the development economy in line with the effort for protecting the environment. This study aims to know the development of green sovereign Sukuk as part of creative and innovative financial market financing Islamic development. The method used by the author is qualitative, with a review of the literature. Literature research is a way to find relevant references to problems that arise. Research results show that the issuance of green Sukuk is an effort to apply sustainability in Indonesia. Green Sukuk is significant in Indonesia because this is one of the countries with a level of vulnerability and frequent disasters. Tragedy in growing hydrometeorology increases consequence changes, and increasing climate increases consequence development sustainability, which is not noticed in the environment. The continuous neglect of the environment has led to climate change causing droughts and floods which have a detrimental economic impact.
 Keywords: Green Sukuk, Islamic financial market, development financing

Determinan Niat Investasi Green Sukuk pada Investor di DKI Jakarta

This study aims to investigate the intention behavior of investors in DKI Jakarta when investing in green sukuk, using variables supporting environmental protection (SEP), the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) model, and Islamic financial literacy as determining factors. TPB is a research model consisting of attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control variables. SEP and Islamic financial literacy variables are included as factors that can also influence an individual's decision to invest. The research method used is quantitative, employing survey techniques and questionnaires as data collection tools. The research is conducted in the DKI Jakarta area, with respondents who are residents of DKI Jakarta. Hypothesis testing is done using the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method with multiple regression analysis. The results of hypothesis testing indicate that attitudes towards behavior, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and support for environmental protection significantly influence the intention to invest in green sukuk. However, Islamic financial literacy does not have a significant influence on investment intention.

The Role of Islamic Banking and Capital Market in Promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The Case of Malaysia

Since the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations (UN) in 2015, the global financial markets have strongly inclined towards being more ethical, responsible and value-based investing. Similar with the conventional counterparts, the stakeholders in Islamic finance have initiated its efforts and thrives in manifesting and incorporating the global sustainability agenda into its business operations and product innovations. Given that the principles of Islamic finance fundamentally support socially inclusive, environmentally preserved and economically prosper, the potential for Islamic finance to play a role in realizing and translating the SDGs into practical approach is extensively explored in this paper. This paper reviews the role of Islamic finance industry, specifically the Islamic banking and Islamic capital market in Malaysia, in contributing the realization and manifestation of the SDGs in its day-to-day business activities by analyzing few existing products in the local market namely, Islamic microfinance, Islamic green financing, green sukuk and ESG Islamic fund. The discussion presented in this paper predominantly derived from a comprehensive analysis conducted through literature review approach. The paper concludes that Islamic finance industry in Malaysia is still on the right track in terms of contributing to sustainable development goals, environmental preservation and social welfare, as advocated by the United Nations. All of the key stakeholders in Malaysia also have been working hard to make sure the overall Islamic financial ecosystem is aligning with the global sustainable finance movements. This paper provides an indirect motivation and personal incentive for the policy makers to continue assimilating and harmonizing the SDG elements into the Islamic finance industry.