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Global number of climate-aligned bonds by sector 2017

Number of green bonds worldwide in 2017, by sector
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The data shows the number of climate-aligned bonds worldwide in 2017, broken down by sector. That year, over 1,200 green bonds had been used to finance the transportation sector. Green bonds were largely directed towards rail infrastructure.

Transport 1242
Energy 1197
Water 336
Buildings & industry 142
Agriculture & forestry 63
Waste & pollution control 54
Multi-sector 459