Sovereign ESG Bond Issuance: A Guidance Note for Sovereign Debt Managers
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Summary:
This paper aims to provide guidance to issuers of sovereign ESG bonds, with a focus on Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs). An overview of the ESG financing options available to sovereign issuers is followed by an analysis of the operational requirements and costs that the issuance of sovereign ESG bonds entails. While green bonds are the instruments used to describe the issuance process, the paper also covers alternative instruments, including social and sustainability-linked bonds to provide issuers and other stakeholders with a comprehensive view of the ESG bond marketplace.
Series:
Working Paper No. 2023/058
Frequency:
regular
English
Publication Date:
March 10, 2023
ISBN/ISSN:
9798400235047/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA2023058
Pages:
63
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