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«Green» bonds are bonds that comply with the principles, standards and criteria in the field
of ecology and «green» financing. The appearance of such bonds is associated with the spread of the
principles of sustainable business development — ESG (English environmental, social and corporate
governance — «environmental, social and corporate governance»).
With the help of «green» bonds, the issuer attracts financing for projects related to nature
protection and environmental improvement.
Usually, «green» bonds, like other bonds, are placed on the stock exchange. They can be
purchased by investment companies and funds, banks and individuals. Private investors can buy
«green» bonds with the help of a broker.
The growing popularity of the «green» agenda leads to an increase in demand for
environmental friendliness of the industry. As a result, companies are increasingly placing «green»
bonds to modernize their production facilities. At the same time, interest in them from large
investment companies and financial organizations is increasing.
According to the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI), in 2022, the total issue of «green» bonds in
the world amounted to 487.1 billion dollars. Since the creation of the market in 2007, their total
emissions have exceeded $ 2 trillion, and by 2025 it could reach $ 5 trillion.
