Domestic Policy Dynamics - The "Guiding Opinions on Financial Support for New Industrialization" was jointly issued by seven departments including the People's Bank of China, aiming to build a financial system that supports the high-end, intelligent, and green development of the manufacturing industry by 2027 [12] - The opinions emphasize the innovation of bond varieties and the application of diversified green financial tools such as green credit and green bonds in the low-carbon transition of the manufacturing sector [13] International Policy Dynamics - The Financial Stability Board (FSB) released a roadmap summarizing progress in addressing climate-related financial risks, focusing on disclosure, data, vulnerability analysis, and regulatory practices [4][9] - The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has established global benchmarks for sustainability disclosures, with a transition from the TCFD framework to ISSB standards underway [9] Industry Dynamics - As of August 13, 2025, the domestic market has 3,896 outstanding green bonds with a total issuance amount of 62,621.51 billion, and 2,061 social bonds totaling 87,833.49 billion [19] - From January 1 to August 13, 2025, 639 ESG bonds were issued, amounting to 8,690.98 billion, representing year-on-year growth of 38.01% and 71.72% respectively [19] ESG Practices - Recent events include the "Third China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo" and the "2025 Corporate Social Responsibility & ESG Practice Forum," highlighting the growing focus on ESG standards and practices in the supply chain [21] - Innovations in financial products such as "carbon footprint-linked loans" and sustainable development-linked loans are being introduced to support green transitions in various industries [21][22]

Core Insights - The sustainable bond market has seen significant growth over the past decade, raising over $5.5 trillion for projects aimed at addressing environmental challenges and social inequalities [1][2] - LSEG has played a pivotal role in this market, launching the first dedicated green bond segment in 2015 and evolving it into the Sustainable Bond Market (SBM) [1][8] Market Growth and Impact - Over 170 issuers have launched 720 bonds in the LSEG sustainable bond market, raising nearly $422 billion, which supports various environmental and social projects [2] - Funding from these bonds has primarily supported energy efficiency, natural resources, and sustainable land use projects, accounting for about 25% of total funds raised [2] Market Development - The SBM has expanded from a single segment to a comprehensive market, introducing categories for sustainable development, social bonds, and issuer-level bonds [8] - The market has also introduced transition bonds to support issuers in climate-related activities [8] Value Creation for Issuers and Investors - The SBM provides issuers access to a global investor base, often resulting in oversubscription for bond offerings, enhancing visibility and credibility [9] - Investors benefit from a diverse range of debt asset classes and strict sustainability standards, which enhance confidence in their investments [9] Emerging Trends - The market is evolving to support various financing needs, including climate adaptation projects and blue bonds aimed at ocean protection [18] - New financial instruments like debt-for-nature swaps are gaining traction, allowing emerging market sovereigns to refinance debt at lower rates to fund conservation efforts [18] Future Outlook - LSEG is committed to driving innovation in the sustainable bond market, anticipating continued growth and the emergence of new financing opportunities [14][15]

Group 1 - The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) reported that Hong Kong's sustainable bond issuance in 2024 is expected to exceed $43.1 billion, representing a 43.2% year-on-year increase and accounting for 45% of the Asian international GSS+ bond market [1] - Green bonds and sustainable development bonds dominate the GSS+ bond issuance in Hong Kong, making up 87% of the total, with social bonds and sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) at 12% and 1% respectively [2] - The local GSS+ bond issuance in Hong Kong is projected to decline to $10.8 billion in 2024, following a record high in 2023, primarily due to a 54% reduction in green bond issuance [3] Group 2 - The Hong Kong government has issued $28.2 billion in GSS+ bonds, representing 26% of the total GSS+ bonds issued by governments in the Asia-Pacific region [3] - The Hong Kong Sustainable Finance Classification Framework, released in May 2024, aligns with international standards and enhances the regulatory framework for sustainable finance [3][4] - Innovative bond types, such as shipping industry transition bonds and hydrogen project bonds, are being introduced, showcasing the vitality of Hong Kong's green bond market [4]