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ING sees global sustainable finance issuance rising to $1.62 trillion in 2026

PUBT·08/12/2026 15:36:09
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ING sees global sustainable finance issuance rising to $1.62 trillion in 2026
  • ING Wholesale Banking forecast global sustainable finance issuance at $1.62 trillion in 2026, above 2025 following a modest 2025 decline.
  • Global sustainable debt issuance excluding ABS reached $846 billion in H1 2026, within the $800-900 billion range seen since 2022.
  • EMEA led activity, with public-sector issuance at $245 billion in H1, up 50% YoY; financial institutions rose 36% YoY.
  • US issuance fell about 40% versus 2024 and 2025, with data centers, renewables, and related infrastructure driving volumes despite policy uncertainty.
  • Green bonds and green loans expected near 60% of 2026 issuance; sustainability-linked issuance dropped 54% YoY to just over $60 billion in H1.


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