The green bond market has expanded enormously in recently years, reaching US$230 billion in issuance in 2019 alone. When considering funding for an environmentally-friendly project, the potential of the green bond market should be seriously considered.
In this article, we outline the framework for the issuance of green bonds, practical considerations and impacts on documentation, recent EU developments and future trends. Dentons' capital markets practice has been advising several issuers on their debut green bonds, and we are well placed to advise and assist issuer clients in accessing the green bond market. We believe the green bond market will continue to grow and play an important role in meeting international environmental goals and in the ongoing debate regarding what it means to be "green".
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