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Chapter 31: ESG Considerations in Fixed Income

In this section

  • Green Bonds, Social Bonds, and Sustainability-Linked Debt
    Explore how issuers and investors leverage Green Bonds, Social Bonds, and Sustainability-Linked Bonds to fund impactful environmental and social initiatives, guided by industry frameworks and enhanced reporting requirements.
  • Incorporating ESG Metrics into Credit Analysis
    Discover how Environmental, Social, and Governance factors can influence creditworthiness and learn practical steps to integrate ESG metrics into bond analysis.
  • Impact on Spreads and Scoring
    Explore how ESG factors influence yield spreads, bond valuations, and scoring methodologies in fixed income. Understand halo effects, potential ESG premiums, market supply-demand dynamics, and the role of controversy scores for comprehensive ESG integration.
  • Vignette Exercise: ESG Factors in Bond Selection
    Explore how ESG integration shapes bond selection, focusing on sustainability-linked debt structures, issuer track records, and regulatory shifts in a practical vignette-based scenario.
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