Worldwide:
Riding The Green Bond Wave: Focus Is On Standards As Volumes Surge
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Takeaways from this discussion:
- Green bond issuance is surging
worldwide, surpassing US$257 billion in 2019.
- Major corporates, including many not
usually associated with climate initiatives, are bringing green
bonds to market, spanning the investment grade and high-yield
spectrum and including more exotic instruments such as convertibles
and covered bonds.
- Green bond qualifying standards in
Europe differ from those in the United States. An EU Green Bond
Standard may be adopted as early as Q4 2020.
- First-time issuers should plan time
to calibrate their green bond framework and prepare for reporting
requirements, enhanced investor outreach, and potential for
liability.
- "Greenwashing" remains a
concern.
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