Month: January 2026

2025 has seen the landmark opening of EU Green Bond issuance by banks. Together with sponsor NORD/LB, Sustainabonds gathered together the pioneering issuers from the sector alongside buyside representation in Amsterdam in December, to find out the key challenges faced by the inaugural issuance, how the banks achieved their goals, and what lessons can be learned from their experience if the EuGB market is to deepen in 2026 and beyond.

Adaptation and artificial intelligence are among key themes being flagged for sustainable investing in 2026, as the industry responds to climate, geopolitical and technological developments, with expectations for green, social and sustainable bond issuance modest.