Green Bonds

CAF Issues USD 382 Million Green Bond

February 2, 2022

The Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) issued a green bond in the Swiss market, equivalent to USD 382 million. The funds will be allocated towards clean-mass-transportation projects, renewable energy, and biodiversity protection. Source: LATAM Green (ES) Source: Atalayar (EN)

2021 Sustainable Finance Market Sets New Records

January 28, 2022

In 2021, over USD 1.6 trillion in sustainable debt was issued. The market also saw a 100% increase in green bond issuance from 2020 to 2021. Source: BNEF

ACCIONA Energía Closes on Placement of a EUR 500 Million Green Bond

January 24, 2022

ACCIONA Energía closes a competitive, long-term placement of a EUR 500 million ten-year green bond issuance, with nearly 80% of the bonds allocated to sustainability-focused investors. Source: ACCIONA

BNP Paribas SA Estimates USD 880 billion in Green Bond Sales Worldwide

January 19, 2022

Latin America is estimated to be the world’s largest developing issuer of new ESG debt. BNP Paribas SA, one of the largest underwriters of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)-linked bonds, projects USD 880 billion in green bond sales worldwide, including USD 265 billion from emerging markets in 2022. Around 40% of all Latin American bond […]