Why green bonds from European banks are pivotal to the low carbon transition

Market could reach €200bn in 2-3 years

Despite their central role in causing the global financial crisis, exactly 13 years ago this week, banks remain at the centre of the European economy.

They finance more than 90% of European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and approximately 80% of European corporates. That means they also have a central role to play in today's biggest crisis:...