Turning Sargassum Seaweed into a Successful Business Investment with a Focus on ESG Finance

Abstract

Sargassum seaweed, once considered primarily a nuisance, holds significant potential for sustainable business investment. The recent surge in sargassum blooms presents challenges for coastal communities but also creates opportunities for innovative solutions. This paper explores how businesses focused on sargassum removal, processing, and product development can align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) finance principles. By addressing pollution mitigation, job creation, and the development of sustainable products, sargassum-based businesses can offer attractive investment opportunities to ESG-focused investors. This research examines potential business models, promising product applications, and the key factors for success in attracting ESG finance within the sargassum value chain.