Which exchange became the first in the world to list a green bond in 2007?

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange became the first exchange in the world to list a green bond in 2007.

The exchange listed a bond issued by the European Investment Bank in 2007. The instrument was known as a Climate Awareness Bond and directed funding toward projects connected with renewable energy and energy efficiency. This listing helped establish Luxembourg as an important venue for sustainable-finance securities.

The exchange later launched the Luxembourg Green Exchange in 2016, a dedicated platform for green, social, and sustainability-related securities. That later initiative is distinct from the original 2007 first listing.

A green bond is a debt instrument whose proceeds are earmarked for eligible environmental projects. The term does not mean that the bond is issued by an environmental organization; governments, development banks, and companies can all issue such securities.