Global green bond issuance reached a record high of $270 billion at the end of 2020
Reuters
May 11, 2021
Photovoltaic panels stand in front of the Amazon distribution centre in Bad Hersfeld September 22, 2014. PHOTO: REUTERS
Amazon issued its first sustainability bond on Monday, raising $1 billion to invest in renewable energy, clean transport, greener buildings, and affordable housing.
The world s biggest company joins a growing list of debt issuers tapping the market for green and sustainable bonds, which is swelling as asset managers come under pressure from their investors to advance environmental, social and governance (ESG) causes.
Global green bond issuance reached a record high of $270 billion at the end of 2020 and could reach $450 billion this year, according to Climate Bonds Initiative.