Bloomberg's recent launch of green bond use of proceeds data represents another important step toward transparency in sustainable finance, signaling broader market maturation.

As the green bond market matures, asset managers need more precise methodologies to assess their financed emissions at the security level, with PCAF's new Use of Proceeds methodology leading industry standardisation efforts.

Hard-to-abate sectors present both the greatest climate challenge and investment complexity, with transformative technologies and financing strategies poised to unlock transition pathways.

The green bond market has evolved from a singular issuance in 2007 to a sophisticated ecosystem representing hundreds of billions in annual issuance, reshaping how capital markets address sustainability challenges.