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Can Green Bonds Fund the Hard Stuff? A Look at Hard-to-Abate Sectors
Green bonds have done a remarkable job funding what’s been relatively easy to define, such as renewable energy, green buildings, clean...


Boxed In by Labels: What Use of Proceeds Data Really Tells Us
Use of Proceeds categories have helped green bonds scale. But the simplicity that made them effective is starting to show its limits. ...
From Allocation to Accountability: How Green Bonds Get Into Portfolios
Green bonds have moved from niche allocation to a core holding across many institutional portfolios. But their inclusion isn’t driven by...


Frozen and Fragmented: The Green Bond Framework Problem
Green bonds are widely seen as the blueprint for credible sustainable finance. But for instruments that market themselves as...


Are Green Bond SDG Links Intentional or Just Compliance?
Green bonds are often positioned as purpose-built tools to advance the UN SDGs. Issuers frequently cite alignment with a wide range of...


Tracking Promises: How Pre-Issuance Intent Translates into Real-World Allocation
In last week’s article, we broke down which sectors drive capital in Europe’s green bond market and how those sectoral priorities shape...


Green Bonds in Practice: How European Capital Really Gets Allocated
When it comes to green bonds, capital allocation isn’t just about compliance, it’s also a reflection of sectoral priorities. Different...
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