“‘There’s been a flurry of activity in the number of social bond issues in response to the pandemic,’ says Kevin Ranney, director of sustainable financial solutions at Sustainalytics, an ESG rating and analytics firm. ‘I expect that we’re going to see a surge, based on what our team is observing and hearing in conversations with underwriters and prospective issuers. In general, the market is really looking for innovation in this area.'”

[COMMENTARY] COVID-19 is giving a tremendous boost to the green bond market and it’s likely to greatly expand interest in them.
Future Returns: Covid-19 Bonds Emerge as a Financing Tool, by Karen Hube, April 14, 2020, PENTA, USA.