Global sales of debt labeled for environmental, social and governance purposes has declined for the first time since 2022, data compiled by Bloomberg show.
Total volume for the year to Nov. 7 was $918 billion, down from $922 billion in the corresponding period of last year. The decline was across all categories — green, sustainable, municipal, social and sustainability-linked — for both bonds and loans.
The green bond market has been most resilient, with a decline in issuance of just 1% year-on-year. The biggest slump was in loans, with sustainability-linked down about 30% and green loans dropping 27% compared ...
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