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105 - Green Bonds vs. Transition Bonds
What’s the best bet for investors?

The $1 trillion question in sustainable investing
Green finance is booming.
But not all bonds labeled "sustainable" are the same.
As the world races toward net-zero, green bonds and transition bonds have emerged as two competing forces in climate finance.
But which one is the better bet for investors?
Are green bonds the gold standard, or are transition bonds the realistic alternative for high-emission industries? Let’s break it down with real data.

Transition Bond Issuance Over Time
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