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ESG Fixed Income: Why Spain Is Emerging as a Leader in Green Bonds

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Sustainable bonds issued in Spain—accounting for 37% of the country’s total sustainable financing—reached €24.151 billion by the end of last year, representing a 14% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest OFISO 2025 Annual Report.

Out of every 4 euros issued in sustainable bonds, 3 are green bonds, totaling €18.758 billion. These are followed by social bonds at €1.755 billion, sustainable bonds at €3.595 billion, and lastly, sustainability-linked bonds at €43 million[1].

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BME, the Ideal Place to Issue or Trade ESG Bonds

On the markets and platforms managed by BME Fixed Income, approximately €9.5 billion in green, social, and sustainable fixed-income securities issued by Spanish entities were admitted for trading.

Additionally, sustainable issuances were also featured in MARF, BME’s market geared toward financing medium and small-sized companies. In 2024, there are 19 base documents for the incorporation of sustainable commercial paper and securitizations, including issuers such as El Corte Inglés, Elecnor, Barceló, Ence, Ontime, Grenergy, TDK, OPDE, Amper, Visalia, and Greenalia.

You can find all the information about ESG bonds on BME’s Fixed Income markets at this link.


[1] Informe Anual OFISO 2025