Bank green transition or greenwashing? How truly green are perceived the projects financed by green bonds issued by European banks?
Nicholas Apergis, Giuseppina Chesini, Thomas Poufinas
This study analyzes factors affecting yields of green bonds issued by European banks. It finds that ESG scores, Scope 1/2/3 emissions, and alignment with climate-related SDGs have a negative impact on yields, while the green bond label and …