Covid cuts flow of green bonds and loans, but not their appeal

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Covid cuts flow of green bonds and loans, but not their appeal

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Green and sustainable bond and loan financing by companies has slowed as many firms have had to deal with urgent funding needs amid the coronavirus crisis. But three companies crowded into the bond market with green deals on Wednesday, achieving blowout demand — confirming that both issuers and investors remain keenly focused on green finance. Jon Hay and Mariam Meskin report.

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