Moody's: Green, social and sustainability bonds to close in on $300bn in 2021

Michael Holder
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After slight dip in 2020 after the coronavirus crisis green bonds expected to rebound to reach record levels in 2021 with Europe leading the way

Global green, social and sustainability bond issuances from financial firms and development banks are expected to approach a record $300bn in 2021, which would mark a near 30 per cent increase on last...

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