Green Bonds
How SDG bonds could accelerate a green recovery
A proposed new financial instrument, SDG Accelerator bonds, could provide a de-risked way of issuing bonds to address the need for more sustainable development. Read More
A 'blue bond' dashboard for investors
Influential think tank Planet Tracker publishes dashboard highlighting benefits of innovative ‘blue bond’ model for investors, fishing companies, and marine ecosystems. Read More
Amazon issues its first sustainability bond at $1 billion
The e-commerce giant joins a growing band of corporates and governments around the world that have turned to the sustainable debt market. Read More
Why 2021 could be a landmark year for sustainable debt
Climate Bonds Initiative predicts that the sustainable debt market will hit $1 trillion this year, but warns of a major "gap" between investment levels and much-needed capital for climate solutions. Read More
How issuers can maintain the ‘greenium’ associated with green bonds
Green-labeled bonds’ pricing advantage will be harder to maintain as the U.S. debt markets become more ESG-oriented and as supply grows. Read More
$1T milestone for green bonds underscores larger fixed-income shifts
Work on standardization is intensifying as more corporations jump in. Read More
Green bonds are growing bigger and broader
The variety of purposes has expanded beyond alternative energy to green building and sustainable-transport projects. And that's just a start. Read More
Look for the green bond label
Certification and labeling schemes are important for diversifying the investor base, clarifying market signals and responding to investor demands. Read More
Sustainability-linked loans soar as green bond issues slow
In just two years, this new green finance vehicle has generated more than $108 billion in issues. Read More
Can sustainable companies get a lower cost of capital?
Sustainability as a path to lower borrowing costs could be a game-changer. Read More
