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Sustainability-linked bond sales have tanked amid a shift in ESG sentiment


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Issuance of bonds tied to sustainability goals has dropped this year to the lowest level since 2020, Bloomberg data shows.

The article from Business Insider discusses the growing skepticism and potential decline in the market for sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs), which are designed to incentivize issuers to meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets. Despite a record year in 2023 with $65 billion in SLB sales, there's an increasing backlash against ESG investing, particularly in the U.S., where political figures like Donald Trump have criticized ESG initiatives. This backlash has led to a noticeable shift in investor sentiment, with concerns about greenwashing and the credibility of ESG commitments. The article highlights that while some issuers are still drawn to SLBs for their lower borrowing costs and reputational benefits, the market is facing challenges due to regulatory scrutiny, potential reputational risks, and the complexity of setting and verifying ESG targets. Moreover, the lack of standardization in ESG metrics and the fear of penalties for missing targets are deterring some issuers, suggesting a possible peak in SLB popularity might be nearing.

Read the Full Business Insider Article at:
[ https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/bonds/sustainability-linked-bond-sales-esg-backlash-investor-sentiment-trump-2024-12 ]

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