As of the third quarter of 2021, the largest issuer of green, social, and sustainability (GSS) bonds was the World Bank, issuing a total of over 148 billion U.S. dollars. Second in the ranking was the European Union, which issued GSS bonds worth approximately 108 billion U.S. dollars.
All-time leading issuers of green, social, and sustainability (GSS) bonds globally as of 3rd quarter 2021
(in billion U.S. dollars)
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