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Why Green Bonds Are a Signal Not a Silver Bullet
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- Jun 23, 2026
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Summary
Episode 69 of Climate Economics with Fexingo: Lucas and Luna unpack the green bond market in mid-2026. With issuance expected to hit $1 trillion this year, green bonds are the fastest-growing fixed-income segment. But a new study from the Climate Bonds Initiative finds that only 60% of labelled green bonds actually fund projects with measurable emissions reductions. The hosts drill into a specific case: a $500 million green bond from a European utility that earmarked funds for both wind farms and natural gas plant upgrades. They explore what this means for investors chasing both returns and impact, and why regulation is starting to demand 'greenium' integrity. If you've wondered whether your green bond portfolio is truly green, this episode offers a focused reality check. #GreenBonds #ClimateBondsInitiative #EuropeanUtility #WindFarms #NaturalGas #Greenium #FixedIncome #ESGInvesting #ClimateFinance #Regulation #CarbonEmissions #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ClimateEconomics #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo