Green Bond Investing

Green bonds are fixed-income financial instruments used to fund projects that have positive environmental benefits, such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and pollution prevention. The largest issuers of green bonds include the European Investment Bank, World Bank, and China Development Bank. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued green bonds to finance energy-efficient mortgages. The European Union has launched the European Green Deal initiative. The World Wildlife Fund has partnered with Bank of America to launch a green bond program.