Does it pay to go green? The impact of green bond issuance on corporate performance

Puntos clave

• The aim is to determine whether issuing green bonds positively influences corporate performance.
• Analyzed financial metrics of companies before and after green bond issuance.
• Assessed market reactions to green bond announcements.
• Performed comparative analysis with non-green bond issuers.
• Companies that issued green bonds showed improved financial performance post-issuance.
• Positive market reactions were observed following the announcements of green bonds.
• Sustainability initiatives correlated with long-term corporate growth.