Determinants of green finance implementation in Indonesia: Evidence from panel data analysis of institutional, market, issuer, and macroeconomic factors

Fransiska Simanullang; Sairun Simanullang

doi:10.55942/pssj.v5i7.650

Authors

Fransiska Simanullang Tama Jagakarsa University
Sairun Simanullang Tama Jagakarsa University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55942/pssj.v5i7.650

Keywords:

Green finance, Sustainable investment, Governance effectiveness, Policy and regulatory support, Financial market development, ESG data, Macroeconomic stability

Abstract

Green finance has emerged as a critical mechanism for mobilizing capital toward climate change mitigation and sustainable development, particularly in emerging economies. This study investigates the determinants of green finance implementation in Indonesia, focusing on five key drivers: macroeconomic conditions, issuer characteristics, governance effectiveness, financial market development with big data capabilities, and policy and regulatory support. Using a balanced panel dataset of twenty-five issuers and projects over forty quarterly periods from 2015 to 2024, and employing a fixed effects panel regression in EViews, the analysis reveals that governance effectiveness and policy and regulatory support exert the strongest positive influence on green finance implementation. Financial market depth and technological readiness, as well as favorable issuer-level structures, also contribute positively, whereas adverse macroeconomic conditions are associated with reduced uptake of green instruments. The model explains over 76% of the variation in green finance implementation, underscoring the multidimensional nature of sustainable finance in Indonesia. The findings highlight that institutional credibility, coherent policy frameworks, market infrastructure, and issuer capacity-building are essential for accelerating the scale and effectiveness of green finance. Policy implications include strengthening governance systems, enhancing ESG data infrastructure, and ensuring macroeconomic stability to foster a resilient and attractive green finance ecosystem.

Author Biographies

Fransiska Simanullang, Tama Jagakarsa University

Fransiska Simanullang is a lecturer and researcher in the Management Department at Tama Jagakarsa University, Indonesia. Her research interests focus on sustainable finance, corporate governance, and green investment strategies in emerging markets. She has been involved in multiple empirical studies on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and its impact on financial outcomes, particularly within Indonesia’s banking and capital market sectors. She actively contributes to academic publications and community outreach programs aimed at enhancing sustainable business practices in Indonesia.

Sairun Simanullang, Tama Jagakarsa University

Sairun Simanullang is a senior academic and faculty member in the Management Department at Tama Jagakarsa University, Indonesia. His academic expertise spans strategic management, entrepreneurship, and policy development for sustainable economic growth. With extensive experience in supervising research projects and consulting for industry stakeholders, he focuses on integrating sustainability principles into corporate strategy and financial decision-making. His current research explores institutional and regulatory frameworks that support the adoption of green finance in emerging economies.

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