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3 Overview of the Green Bond Market and Transit Green Bonds Generally, a green bond is any bond in which the proceeds are earmarked for climate or environmental projects. Based on this broad definition, many transit projects have been obvious candidates for green bond funding due to the reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG)
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4 Analysis of Green Bond Financing in the Public Transportation Industry Although the issuance of green bonds is projected to increase, there are several barriers that could limit the expansion of green bonds in the public transportation sector. One of the primary barriers is the lack of clarity and agreement among stakeholders regarding what makes a bond "green." This absence opens the possibility for misalignment between investors and issuers in terms of what qualifies as green.
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Introduction 5 In addition to the literature review, the research team conducted a series of interviews with individuals representing a range of organizational affiliation and experience with green bonds. Throughout the interviews, the team explored participants' experiences with and perspectives on key concepts such as the definitions for green bonds, how to determine the value and costs of green bonds, and how transportation projects fit within green bond frameworks.
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6 Analysis of Green Bond Financing in the Public Transportation Industry The research focused on the International Capital Market Association's (ICMA's) Green Bond Principles (GBP)
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