Since the first environmentally sustainable bond offering was issued in 2007, more than US$600bn has been raised globally, helping to fund the transition to a more sustainable world. A compact with the small but growing environmentally conscious investor base has been key. In order to attract money from environmentally focused investors, issuers have had to commit to projects that are sustainable and that contribute towards the goals of addressing climate change. From wind farms to greener housing and new transport systems, global capital markets are helping push much-needed change.
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