What it is
The Climate Bonds Initiative's searchable green bond database lets users explore labeled green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked bonds worldwide. Filter by issuer, country, currency, certification status, and use-of-proceeds category. Free access covers basic search functionality, with premium data available for institutional users.
Why we picked this
If you want to know what green bonds exist, who issued them, and whether they meet certification standards, this is the primary source. It is the most comprehensive public database for the labeled bond market, maintained by the organization that literally defines what 'climate bond' means.
Key takeaways
- The database tracks over 15,000 labeled bonds from issuers in 80+ countries, updated quarterly with new issuances.
- Users can filter by Climate Bonds certification status, distinguishing between self-labeled bonds and those meeting third-party verified standards.
- Annual issuance reports generated from this data are the most-cited source in green bond research and policy documents globally.