Core Insights - The total issuance of various sustainable bonds in China's domestic market reached approximately 10.07 trillion yuan by the end of Q3 2025, with a total issuance of 337.6 billion yuan in Q3, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 11.83% [4][7][10]. Sustainable Bonds Overview - The cumulative issuance of labeled green bonds in China reached 4.93 trillion yuan by the end of Q3 2025, with an outstanding balance of 2.32 trillion yuan. In Q3 2025, the issuance of green bonds totaled 257.69 billion yuan, down 18.03% quarter-on-quarter but up 17.24% year-on-year [7][10][11]. - Green financial bonds were the most significant category, accounting for 50.49% of the total green bond issuance in Q3 2025 [10]. - The primary funding targets for green bonds were the clean energy industry (54.06%) and infrastructure green upgrades (26.88%) [21]. Transition Bonds - By the end of Q3 2025, the cumulative issuance of transition bonds in China was 273.13 billion yuan, with a balance of 171.88 billion yuan. In Q3 2025, the issuance of transition bonds totaled 22.88 billion yuan, representing a quarter-on-quarter increase of 43.9% [2][42]. - The issuance included 20 sustainable-linked bonds totaling 16.37 billion yuan and 8 low-carbon transition-linked bonds totaling 5.4 billion yuan [42]. Other Sustainable Development Bonds - Other sustainable development-themed bonds reached a cumulative issuance of approximately 4.87 trillion yuan by the end of Q3 2025, with a total issuance of 57.03 billion yuan in Q3, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter increase of 8.4% [2][47]. - This category included 73 regional development bonds totaling 47.17 billion yuan and 4 social project bonds totaling 2.53 billion yuan [47]. Innovation Practices - The first sustainable bond from a local state-owned enterprise was successfully issued on the London Stock Exchange, marking a significant milestone for cross-border financing [50]. - The first dual-labeled credit bond in the rail industry, combining "carbon-neutral green" and "rural revitalization," was issued by the Jinhua Rail Transit Group [51]. - The first low-carbon transition-linked bond supporting small and micro enterprises was successfully issued on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange [53]. Policy Developments - The People's Bank of China and other regulatory bodies released the "Green Finance Support Project Directory (2025 Edition)," which standardizes the recognition criteria for various green financial products [54][55]. - A joint opinion was issued to enhance financial support for new industrialization, emphasizing the role of green finance in promoting low-carbon transitions in manufacturing [57]. - The Green Bond Standards Committee published a notification regarding the application of the new project directory for green bonds, ensuring a smooth transition from the previous standards [56].
绿色金融丨绿色乡村振兴债发行提速，助力乡村全面振兴——可持续债券季报（2025年三季度）