#15 Mobilising capital for ESG projects through certified green bonds
Green bonds are one of the most attractive investment vehicles when it comes to sustainability, accounting for 54 percent of total sustainable issuances. So what makes them so effective, and why are they so suited for mobilising capital for environmental projects at scale?
In this episode we learn how green bonds diversify the investor base and contribute to a broader shift towards ESG goals. We learn about a number of GuarantCo’s green bond transactions that have made significant contributions to markets in Vietnam, Bangladesh and Cambodia. And we find out how PIDG Technical Assistance plays a critical role in supporting early-stage green transactions.
Your hosts are Marjolein van Kampen and Md. Shahinur Rahman and on the podcast are:
- Dinh Ngoc Bao, Deputy Head of Treasury at EVNFinance
- Subir Kumar Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer at Runner Automobiles
- Simon Perkins, Chief Executive Officer at Cellcard
- Emilio Cattaneo, Head of PIDG Technical Assistance
- Surabhi Mathur Visser, Chief Investment Officer at GuarantCo
Find out more at guarantco.com/blended-knowledge/
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