The current GDP metric ignores the negative externalities of fossil-fuel-based private activities, leading to overwhelming pollution and gross wastage of non-renewable natural resources. Without full cost accounting, some of the worst activities will continue to be immensely profitable.
只有在绿色项目的实际成本和收益明确无疑时，银行才会愿意提供贷款。私人资本的回报（利润和损失）加上“社会”资本的回报必须为正。当前GDP衡量指标忽略了基于化石燃料的私人活动的负面外部作用，导致污染严重和不可再生自然资源的大量浪费。没有完整的成本核算，一些最糟糕的经济活动将继续表现出极其丰厚的利润。