Sustainable Debt Americas 2025: organized by Environmental Finance, this conference is the premier gathering for issuers and investors in green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds and loans in the Americas. It will be held on 18 September 2025 in New York City, at Convene, 117 W 46th St.

Purpose and Objectives

The primary aim is to examine how sustainable debt instruments can drive the transition to low-carbon, equitable economies. Key objectives include exploring frameworks for credible ESG disclosure, assessing regulatory developments, and providing insight into innovative bond and loan structures (especially GSSS instruments). The event seeks to help market players understand risk, build credibility, align with emerging taxonomies, and mobilize capital towards impactful sustainability goals.

Key Activities

On the agenda are sessions discussing transition pathways for issuers, taxonomies and market trends, the evolving role of sustainability-linked bonds and loans, social bond issuance, sovereign and sub-sovereign sustainable debt, as well as regulatory & disclosure regimes. The event brings together issuers and investors (estimated several hundred delegates, many senior) with expert panels, case studies, and networking opportunities.

Significance

Taking place in New York, a major financial hub, the conference is significant amid growing demand for integrity and transparency in sustainable finance. As regulatory scrutiny, investor scrutiny, and climate risk intensify, this gathering offers a platform for shaping best practices and enhancing trust in GSSS debt markets. For the Americas region, with its diverse economies and climate / social challenges, the event plays a critical role in aligning financial flows with sustainability imperatives.

Expected Outcomes

Attendees can expect stronger understanding of sustainable debt market dynamics, exposure to innovative financing structures, improved clarity on regulatory & disclosure requirements, and new connections between issuers and investors. Likely outcomes are new sustainable debt issuances, partnerships, better ESG integration in lending/investment mandates, and possibly some commitments or announcements of sustainable bond/loan deals.

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