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Viewpoint: 2020 has already proved to be another record year for ESG issuance
17 Sep 2020
Green bond issuance recovers after early 2020 pause & wider ESG sales pick up pace Green and sustainable/social bond issuance has exploded in very recent years as sovereigns, corporates and financials have all rushed to tap into investors' increasing care for the environment and climate change, and subsequent demands for their money to make a positive impact on society and the world at large. 10-years ago such issuance totalled just USD600mn globally, increasing to almost USD35bn in 2015, and in 2019 it topped USD200bn, according to our database, which tracks just international syndicated bonds. 2020 was expected to be an even stronger year for issuance, particularly with the sustainable bond market still in its infancy and seen having plenty of room to grow. For more read our Viewpoint Blog >
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