When it comes to green bonds, there are a few things you need to know. What are green bonds? What types of green bonds to invest in? And most importantly, why should you invest in them?
In this blog post, we will answer all of those questions and more. We'll start by discussing what DGB's green bonds are and how they work. Then we'll talk about the different benefits of green bond investment and why each one is important. Finally, we'll explain why investing in DGB's green bonds is a good idea for you.
What are green bonds?
Green bonds are a specific kind of fixed-income instrument designated to raise funds for projects related to the environment and the climate. These green bonds have the same credit rating as their issuers' other financial obligations.
The money from green bonds is used to fund things like solar and wind energy, energy efficiency, and nature-based solutions like ours.
Green bonds are an important way to invest in the future of our planet, and they offer a number of benefits for both investors and the environment.
DGB green bonds are a type of investment that helps finance environmental projects.
What types of green bonds to invest in
There are a few different types of green bonds available for investors. The most common type is the corporate green bond, which is issued by a company to finance green projects.
This can be anything from constructing a new solar farm to retrofitting an existing building with energy-efficient windows. Green bonds can also be issued by governments and other organisations.
These types of green bonds are usually used to finance large-scale projects, like building a new public transit system or developing a green infrastructure plan.
Why invest in DGB’s green bonds?
So now, let's discuss the top reasons to invest in green bonds and how you can reap a wide range of benefits by doing so! Below you'll find five of the most popular reasons to invest.
1. Our bonds offer stable, secure returns
Our green bonds are not only funding sustainable projects; they offer you stable and secure returns of 8% (depending on the amount invested). With the carbon market growing and the demand for sustainable solutions increasing, this offers investors the ideal opportunity to tap into this market.
2. They act as a hedge against inflation
Central banks across the world are simultaneously hiking up interest rates in response to widespread inflation, and the world may be edging toward a global recession as we move into 2023.
With a financial crisis certainly on the cards for the upcoming year, a lot of people are looking for ways to prepare and protect themselves against this major risk. One way of doing so is by investing in worthwhile projects.
In fact, France has just introduced a 15-year inflation-linked green bond, the first inflation-linked green bond ever issued. This demonstrates the growing interest in such investments and how even governments are in support.
2. DGB is a listed purpose-driven company focused on nature restoration
We receive a lot of support for DGB green bonds based on the fact that we are on a mission to combat environmental degradation head-on.
And since we must act now to resolve this global issue, we chose to be a publicly listed company.
Did you know that scientists estimate that over one million species will be lost by 2050, meaning 1 in 10 animals and plants will be extinct in the next 28 years!
At DGB we will continue to fight for our planet, and so we are the first listed reforestation company in the world, and we have the ability to leverage financial markets to achieve our planetary goals faster.
3. Visible upward trend within DGB
We started out in 2021 and have so far acquired companies such as Corekees and Statix, and have started investing heavily in our company, our projects, and our people.
Due to these investments, we closed the year with a loss but set ourselves up for massive future growth. In 2022, we received our first sales and further expanded our project pipeline.
All in all, our outlook is extremely positive, which is good news for those thinking of investing in DGB green bonds.
4. You invest in existing projects
This is what sets us apart. At DGB, you don’t pay for scouting the projects, but for scaling projects, we’ve already vetted.
This gives you the peace of mind that your investment is going towards a worthwhile project that our experts have already done our homework on to ensure generates a positive environmental impact.
In fact, in Bulindi, Uganda, we have been helping to restore, create and expand habitats for chimpanzees which sadly have been in rapid decline.
Through active reforestation, we aim to mitigate 38.2 million tonnes of CO2 and plant over 31 million trees.
5. High transparency
As a listed company, we are required to be highly transparent to all our investors.
We are legally obliged to publish annual and quarterly reports and press releases to inform, educate and update investors in green bonds on the projects they are helping to scale.
This means when you invest in DGB's group green bonds, you will never be kept in the dark and will always be fully aware of how your investment is helping to restore the environment.
Start investing sustainably today
If you are thinking of investing in green bonds, DGB has the bond for you.
At DGB we focus on nature conservation and helping biodiversity flourish. Join our mission to live in a 100% carbon-neutral world!
For more information, please feel free to reach out to our team today. We will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have about DGB green bond investments.
