What are sustainability linked bonds and how can they support the net-zero transition?

Nov 11, 2022

Sustainability linked bonds have the potential to move the needle in the transition to net-zero. Image: Freepik.

Daniel Murphy

Risk and Resilience Specialist, World Economic Forum

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The number and amount of sustainability linked bonds, globally.

Issuers of sustainability linked bonds by sector, highlighting the diversity of issuers compared to green bonds. Image: Bloomberg

The global sale of sustainability linked bonds seen hitting new record.

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