Climate Bonds Initiative is an international, investor-focused not-for-profit. We're the only organisation working solely on mobilising the $100 trillion bond market for climate change solutions. We achieve this through the development of the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme, Policy Engagement and Market Intelligence work. We empower our Partner organisations with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate, influence, and instigate change.
Green Bonds Market 2021
Cumulative GB Issuance to date
US$1.273tn
2021 Issuance
(aligned with CBI definitions)
(aligned with CBI definitions)
$242.3bn
$19.9bn
Labelled bonds aligned with CBI definitions of 'Green'
$222.4bn
Labelled green bonds not aligned with CBI definitions (and excluded from 2021 Issuance)
$14.3bn
Jan
$ 22.196bn
Feb
$33.966bn
Mar
$54.694bn
Apr
$28.179bn
May
$35.291bn
Jun
$51.862bn
Jul
$16.155bn
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2020 TOTAL
[last updated on 30th Apr 2021 ..more information]
[last updated on 30th Apr 2021 ..more information]
$297bn
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ICYMI: @seankidney commends new EU Strategy for financing the #greentransition. EU Platform on Sustainable Finance… t.co/PmoGysLKhT
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Global pressure on policy makers grows. The 2023 Paris Stocktake & 2025 Ratchet loom on the horizon. An acceleratio… t.co/lNQr1RlBu5
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Webinar! Panellists from development finance sector & key policy institutions cover key topics on energy transition… t.co/0mF70Fq8DR
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ICYMI: @seankidney commends new EU Strategy for financing the #greentransition. EU Platform on Sustainable Finance… t.co/9H9c4q7ZdT
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Session 'Common Ground Taxonomy: China & EU’ will explain how the Common Ground Taxonomy will enhance transparency… t.co/Nt4ZwD9pny
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Government of Chile wins the Largest Emerging Market Certified Climate Bond in 2020 award. Chile’s USD1.4billion is… t.co/VMMtLWhFQV
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Events
Aug 10, 2021
13:00 London / 14:00 Johannesburg
The webinar aims to cover key topics on energy transition in Africa, the role of green finance, the potential for an African new green deal, and highlight case studies from around the world.
Supported by Agora and hosted in collaboration with the African Climate Foundation, the event will also mark the launch of the “Green Bonds in South Africa: How Green Bonds Can Support South Africa’s Energy Transition” Report, providing key insights to market practitioners in climate finance and renewable energy.
Sep 5, 2021
08:00 London / 09:00 Paris / 15:00 Beijing
MONDAY 06 SEPTEMBER - TRAINING DAY
Learning for Change
Warming up to a full week of panel discussions, the Training Day offers a series of useful short masterclasses for conference participants. In this training programme you will learn all about CBI’s Certification scheme, including how to issue specific labelled bonds, reporting best practices and a special guest workshop.
- 09:00 – 09:30
- Conference Welcome
- 09:30 – 11:00
- Guest Workshop
- 11:30 – 13:30
- Aligning Reporting Best Practices Masterclass
Sep 7, 2021
08:00 London / 09:00 Paris / 15:00 Beijing
TUESDAY 07 SEPTEMBER - MARKETS DAY
Sep 7, 2021
08:00 London / 09:00 Paris / 15:00 Beijing
WEDNESDAY 08 SEPTEMBER - REGIONAL DAY
Preparing for the Coming Boom
On Wednesday we spotlight our regional teams around the globe, starting in China to discuss the incredible journey of decarbonisation. Next, we dive into local actions and opportunities in ASEAN, Africa, and Brazil, Latin America launching the LAC State of the Market Report, and finally, the rising opportunities in the U.S.
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