This paper investigates the performance of socially screened bond portfolios of 189 Eurozone companies between 2003 and … 2016. Bond portfolios are formed on the basis of an aggregate measure of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as well as … bond portfolio performance over time. The results indicate that in an earlier stage portfolios of high-rated bonds …

Using survey evidence from European asset managers, we provide insights into their green bond investment activities and … green bond market via a variety of investment channels. Investors prefer green bonds issued from corporate issuers and … post-issuance, are the most frequently named factors impacting respondents’ decision to invest in a green bond, and unclear …

environmental, social, governance, and macroeconomic indicators on the level of green bond issues in the period 2014-2019. The … higher volume of green bond issuances. Our findings provide valuable insights into the development of the green bond market. …