The Booming Green Bond Market

The video discusses the rise of green bonds, which are financial instruments aimed at reducing carbon emissions. It highlights the significant growth in sales, driven by investor demand, and the role of major banks like HSBC. Despite their success, green bonds still represent a small fraction of the global bond market. The video also addresses challenges such as financing standards and greenwashing, with the EU working on its own standards to address these issues.

What are green bonds and what purpose do they serve?

How have global sales of green bonds changed in recent years?

What does AUM stand for and what is its significance in the context of green bonds?

According to UBS, why are climate-rated bonds appealing to investors?

What challenges do green bonds face in the current market?