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Opinion
September 5, 2023

Why we should be optimistic about the future of sustainable bonds

By Wioletta Nawrot and Tomasz Walkowicz

With UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessments pointing to increases in climate-related natural disasters, such as this tornado in the US, governments will have to prioritise climate policies. (Photo: Bryan Tarnowski/Bloomberg)

Despite sustainable bonds’ disappointing performance last year, the clear need for massive climate-related investment is one reason among many to remain positive. After many years of growth, the 2022 issuance of sustainable finance bonds suffered its first year-on-year drop across its main categories, including green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds. ...

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