Making a difference via social and sustainability bonds

DESPITE global uncertainty and interest rate volatility, issuance volumes of social and sustainability bonds have remained stable. Investors can expect to earn the same or similar return on both types of bonds as on similar conventional bonds.

Their attraction lies in the added positive environmental and social benefits these bonds provide; in other words, we believe there is no case of doing good costing investors.

Social bonds raise money for projects, assets or activities that benefit individuals and societies. These include access to essential services such as healthcare and education, affordable housing and basic infrastructure, creating jobs, food security and socioeconomic advancement and empowerment.