As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles continue to redefine the priorities of global finance, 2023 emerged as a watershed year for ESG bond markets.
Leveraging data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Krugman Insights presents a detailed review of the top 10 DCM ESG bond bookrunners by proceeds, a group that collectively orchestrated an impressive $265,560mil in proceeds across 1,164 ESG bond issues.
1. BNP Paribas ($37,527 million)
Demonstrated unparalleled leadership, vaulting from sixth place in 2022 to the apex in 2023,