Social bonds

Sustainable finance proceeds raised in the region still flat in 2025

But the supply of ESG loans has fallen, with proceeds declining 9 per cent to US$11.1 billion

Their attraction lies in the added positive environmental and societal benefits that they provide

In contrast, ESG loans only increase marginally, rising 3.9 per cent to US$5.9 billion from US$5.7 billion over the same period

Building on its success with green sukuk bonds, it introduces orange bonds to narrow the gender gap and support women entrepreneurs