October 2026 – Green, Social and Sustainability Bonds

Sachsen-Anhalt green debut proves ‘insurance’ against political, market tensions

20 October 2026

Land Sachsen-Anhalt inaugurated a new sustainability bond framework last week, and the addition of a green label for the first time helped it navigate political headlines and market volatility to sell a successful €500m five year, which head of treasury Markus Krause said addresses environmental issues critical to the state.

BNG bonds help power Dutch social, climate ambitions

Housing and climate are high on the political agenda in the Netherlands, and, as the “financial engine” of the public sector, BNG Bank’s ESG bond issuance is both reflecting and supporting these and other societal goals. BNG’s Rob Schreppers, Sydney Siahaija and Koen Westdijk spoke to Sustainabonds’ Neil Day about its impactful and innovative lending, global trends driving market dynamics, and the strategy behind its growing social and sustainable issuance.