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Global Sustainable Bond Issuance Rebounds to $281 Billion in Q1 2024: Moody’s

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Issuance volumes of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds rebounded sharply in Q1 2024 over the prior quarter, rising 36% to $281 billion, up from $207 billion in Q4 2023, according to a new report from Moody’s Investors Service.

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S&P Forecasts $1 Trillion Sustainable Bond Issuance in 2024

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In addition to volume growth, S&P also anticipates an expansion in bond types, with a more prominent presence for transition and blue bonds, even as green bonds continue to dominate. For 2024, the report forecasts GSSSB issuance volumes of $0.95 For 2024, the report forecasts GSSSB issuance volumes of $0.95

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Moody’s Forecasts Resilient Sustainable Bond Market, with Cleantech Investment Offset by Soft Macro Environment

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For 2024, Moody’s forecasts the GSSS market to hold steady at around $950 billion, as increased investment in and adoption of green technologies help the market maintain resilience in the face of an environment of higher-for-longer interest rates and moderating economic growth.