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🗞️ Driving the news: Germany has appointed Deutsche Bank and DZ BANK to update its Green Bond Framework by 2025, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable finance
• This update builds on Germany’s issuance of over €73 billion in Green Bonds since 2020, supported by the “Twin Bonds” model, which offers both green and conventional bonds

🔭 The context: Germany’s Green Bond Framework directs proceeds from bond sales toward environmental initiatives within the federal budget, attracting both national and international investor interest
• The country’s “Twin Bonds” model has proven popular, enabling investors to select between green and conventional bond options for their portfolios

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Enhancing the Green Bond Framework can amplify funding for Germany's environmental projects, supporting global decarbonization efforts and positioning Germany as a major force in sustainable finance

⏭️ What's next: As the updated framework is released in 2025, Germany anticipates heightened investor demand, potentially boosting the scope of sustainable projects funded through its Green Federal Securities

💬 One quote: “By updating the Green Securities issuance programme, the Federal Republic of Germany is once again underlining its strong commitment to Sustainable Finance,” - David Marques Pereira, Deutsche Bank Senior ESG Originator

📈 One stat: Germany has issued over €73 billion in Green Bonds since 2020

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