The global green bonds market was valued at $582.6 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $1.55 trillion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.1% from 2024 to 2033.
The green bonds market is a specialized segment where the primary objective is to finance environmental and climate-positive projects. These bonds are issued by governments, private corporations, or other entities with the specific aim of funding initiatives that address environmental challenges, such as renewable energy development, waste management, sustainable forestry, and pollution reduction. The proceeds from green bonds are exclusively dedicated to projects that align with environmental sustainability goals. By investing in green bonds, investors not only seek financial returns but also contribute to efforts aimed at mitigating climate change and conserving natural resources.
This sector has garnered increasing interest from investors who are keen to align their portfolios with responsible investment practices. Green bonds offer an opportunity to support global environmental objectives while achieving financial returns. As awareness of environmental issues grows, the green bonds market has expanded rapidly, attracting institutional investors, asset managers, and even retail investors eager to support sustainable development. Furthermore, as the world transitions to a low-carbon economy, green bonds are becoming a vital tool for financing this shift toward a more sustainable future.
The demand for investments that align with environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation goals is driving the growth of the green bonds market. As investors become more aware of the environmental impact of their portfolios, there is a growing preference for green bonds, which directly support renewable energy projects, energy efficiency initiatives, and other eco-friendly developments. This shift toward sustainable investing is further supported by government incentives, international climate agreements, and corporate commitments to achieving net-zero emissions. The European Union’s Green Deal, which aims to make Europe the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050, has significantly bolstered the demand for green bonds.
The green bonds market is a specialized segment where the primary objective is to finance environmental and climate-positive projects. These bonds are issued by governments, private corporations, or other entities with the specific aim of funding initiatives that address environmental challenges, such as renewable energy development, waste management, sustainable forestry, and pollution reduction. The proceeds from green bonds are exclusively dedicated to projects that align with environmental sustainability goals. By investing in green bonds, investors not only seek financial returns but also contribute to efforts aimed at mitigating climate change and conserving natural resources.
This sector has garnered increasing interest from investors who are keen to align their portfolios with responsible investment practices. Green bonds offer an opportunity to support global environmental objectives while achieving financial returns. As awareness of environmental issues grows, the green bonds market has expanded rapidly, attracting institutional investors, asset managers, and even retail investors eager to support sustainable development. Furthermore, as the world transitions to a low-carbon economy, green bonds are becoming a vital tool for financing this shift toward a more sustainable future.
The demand for investments that align with environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation goals is driving the growth of the green bonds market. As investors become more aware of the environmental impact of their portfolios, there is a growing preference for green bonds, which directly support renewable energy projects, energy efficiency initiatives, and other eco-friendly developments. This shift toward sustainable investing is further supported by government incentives, international climate agreements, and corporate commitments to achieving net-zero emissions. The European Union’s Green Deal, which aims to make Europe the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050, has significantly bolstered the demand for green bonds.
Segment Review
The green bonds market is segmented on the basis of investor type, issuer, application, and region. By investor type, the market is divided into fund managers, bank treasuries, insurance and pension funds, central banks/official institutions, banks, and hedge funds. In terms of issuer, the green bonds market is segmented into government agencies, sovereigns, financial institutions, corporates, municipals, and development banks. By application, the green bonds market is further categorized into energy, building, water, transport, waste, land, and others. On the basis of region, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.Key findings of the study
- By investor type, the fund manager segment led the market in terms of revenue in 2023.
- By issuer, the corporate segment accounted for the highest green bonds market share in 2023.
- By application, the energy segment accounted for the highest green bonds market share in 2023.
- By region, Europe generated the highest revenue in 2023.
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Key Market Segments
By Investor Type
- Banks
- Hedge Funds
- Fund Manager
- Bank Treasuries
- Insurance and Pension Funds
- Central Banks / Official Institutions
By Issuer
- Government Agencies
- Sovereigns
- Financial Institutes
- Corporates
- Municipals
- Development Bank
By Application
- Energy
- Building
- Water
- Transport
- Waste
- Land
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Africa
Key Market Players
- The World Bank Group
- Equinix, Inc.
- Deutsche Bank AG
- KfW Group
- Engie Group
- Iberdrola, S.A.
- Bank of China
- China Development Bank
- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
- European Investment Bank
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: GREEN BONDS MARKET, BY INVESTOR TYPE
CHAPTER 5: GREEN BONDS MARKET, BY ISSUER
CHAPTER 6: GREEN BONDS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
CHAPTER 7: GREEN BONDS MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 8: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 9: COMPANY PROFILES
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
Companies Mentioned
- The World Bank Group
- Equinix, Inc.
- Deutsche Bank AG
- KfW Group
- Engie Group
- Iberdrola, S.A.
- Bank of China
- China Development Bank
- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
- European Investment Bank
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Published | January 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2023 - 2033 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 582.6 billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 1550 billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 10.1% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |
