The 14th edition of its most popular publication. The scope of the findings includes analysis of green, social, and sustainability (GSS) bonds as of 31st December 2024 considered to be in alignment with Climate Bonds Dataset Methodologies plus sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs).
By the end of 2024, Climate Bonds had recorded USD6.9tn of cumulative GSS and SLB (collectively GSS+) volume, of which USD5.7tn (83%) was found to be aligned with the Climate Bonds Methodologies. Further, USD1.05tn in aligned deals were priced in 2024, marking a record year with 10,331 deals and a year-on-year (YOY) increase of 31%. This increase highlights a growing demand for improved transparency and rigour in the sustainable debt market, as highlighted in the recent Transparency & Reporting in the GSS Bond Market report.