World Bank Project Deck

41 World Bank PIONEERING THE GREEN BOND MARKET H. . The World Bank's first green bond catalyzed the green bond market and spearheaded disclosure and impact reporting standards for green and other sustainable assets. Green bonds carry the same financial terms and risk as other World Bank bonds. The World Bank is advising member countries on green finance and green bond issuance, e.g., through a guide for a national taxonomy. 4,800,000 tons of untreated wastewater prevented from flowing into rivers annually in China 6,000,000 tons of CO2 emissions reduced due to reforestation in Mexico 774,600 hectares of forest restored or reforested in China & Mexico 51,462 GWh in annual energy savings Examples of projects herein are for illustrative purposes only and no assurance can be provided that disbursements for projects with these specific characteristics will be made by IBRD anytime in the future. Net proceeds of IBRD securities are not committed or earmarked for lending to, or financing of, any particular projects or programs, and returns on IBRD securities are not linked to the performance of any particular project or program THE WORLD BANK Treasury

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