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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. ....

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