MySustainableCorner – March 2026

This month in a nutshell

• Iberdrola, through a green bond issuance, participated in the financing of the Núñez de Balboa photovoltaic plant in Badajoz, one of the largest in Europe. With an installed capacity of 500 MW, this facility supplies clean energy to 250,000 households and notably prevents the emission of 215,000 tons of CO2 equivalent per year. It has also led to the creation of 1,200 jobs, representing approximately 70% of the workers in the region.
• Korea Housing Finance Corporation (KHFC), recognized for its amortizing fixed-rate mortgage loans, is innovating by launching its first green bond. This new financial instrument aims to support sustainable housing and energy renovations under preferential terms. Certified KALIS (Korea Authority of Land & Infrastructure Safety) green renovations reduce housing energy consumption by an average of 33.6% (source: Det Norske Veritas), thereby marking a concrete commitment by KHFC to the environment, complementing its social action.
• Regarding concerns over the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on employment, a study by the European Central Bank (ECB) reveals nuanced effects. Companies that intensively use AI are 4% more likely to hire, particularly smaller firms, to support these technologies. Those planning to invest in AI also anticipate workforce growth. Only 15% of companies employ AI to reduce labor costs. However, this specific usage is associated with a higher number of layoffs. AI therefore presents both an opportunity for job creation and a risk for certain sectors.

Chart of the month

Global Sustainable Debt* Issuances

Global sustainable debt* issuances are expected to exceed $2 trillion for the third consecutive year in 2026, primarily driven by green and social bonds.

Source: Bloomberg Intelligence, October 2025.
*Sustainable debt includes bonds, loans and securitized products.