Stensibly To Finance Installation Of Smart Metres And Other Green Projects Many Commentators Were Surprised At The Strength Reception Such An Issuer Positive Interpretation Is That We Are Seeing Immense Appetite For Bonds Sustainability Focused Investment Instruments News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana
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I’m not one to be cynical or cavalier about an issue like greenwashing. All the same, I would like to be clear-eyed on the sources and nature of any such risks in the green bond market. According to a research report from Dutch asset manager NN Investment Partners in October, 15% of green bond issuance then came from companies involved in controversial projects contravening environmental standards. That’s a real problem.
Green bonds dominate a market that also includes instruments such as social bonds and sustainability-linked debt and loans, among other things. With so many options, some issuers may simply aim for the wrong one, especially if they’re in a hurry to capture investor demand.