Sustainable Finance in the EU: Macroeconomic Influences on Green Bond Issuance.

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Authors: Amanda Zetzsche, Elif Göksu Öztürk, Cristina Lopes
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Abstract

This study investigates how macroeconomic indicators, inflation, interest payments, and unemployment rate, and financial market indicators, access, debt, and effectiveness influence green bond issuance by corporates and governments across EU countries. Since the European Investment Bank issued the first “Climate Awareness Bond” in 2007, the green bond market has grown significantly, with Poland and France pioneering sovereign green bonds and private sector participation increasing in 2013. Using panel data, the research examines the relationship between these key economic indicators and the issuance of the green bond in the market at the country level over 10 years. The findings highlight how financial and macroeconomic conditions shape Europe's green bond instruments within the context of the influence of the European Green Deal and the EU's carbon neutrality goals for 2050. DOI : https://doi.org/10.54663/2182-9306.2026.SpecialIssueOMS.47-63

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sustainable Finance and Green Bonds Credit Risk and Financial Regulations Sustainable Development and Policies

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Marketing Communication and New Media
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN