Tokenize social and green bonds
to enhance global reach
and investment liquidity
$16.3 trillion of assets will be tokenized by 2030
The problem
Green and social bond issuers face higher issuance costs, extended timelines, and limited secondary market liquidity due to certification requirements, monitoring obligations, and “greenium” pricing challenges.
High costs and long timelines for issuance
Issuing green and social bonds involves higher costs than conventional bonds due to external reviews, certification, and specialized legal and advisory fees. Issuers must also invest in monitoring, reporting, and governance frameworks, further driving up expenses and extending time to market.
Limited liquidity and pricing challenges
Green and social bonds face limited secondary market liquidity and valuation difficulties due to “greenium” pricing expectations. They also compete directly with conventional bonds and a growing range of ESG products, further limiting investor demand.
Distribution and impact monitoring challenges
Green and social bonds face limited distribution channels, regulatory hurdles across jurisdictions, and difficulty reaching retail investors. Measuring and reporting impact adds further complexity and cost, while marketing efforts are constrained by strict regulations on green claims.
The solution
Tokenizing green and social bonds accelerates market entry and boosts liquidity.
Improve distribution efficiency
Tokenization enables direct access to global institutional investors. By reducing reliance on traditional intermediaries, issuers can streamline cross-border distribution and overcome jurisdictional barriers.
Enhance liquidity and transparent pricing
Tokenized green and social bonds can be traded on secondary markets with real-time settlement, improving liquidity and price discovery.
Automated impact reporting and compliance
Smart contracts can automate ongoing impact reporting, ensuring accurate and cost-efficient compliance with ESG disclosure requirements. Tokenization also enables real-time data collection, simplifying performance monitoring and impact measurement.
The numbers
600B
2025 Green Bond issuance forecast
Source: AXA IM
15.5%
Year on Year increase in Green Bond Issuance over the 2023-2024 period
Source: Climate Bonds Initiative
1T
Sustainable Bond issuance forecast
Source: Moody’s
The success stories
Société Générale’s green bond issuance
In 2023, Société Générale issued an EUR 10M digital green bond, which was fully subscribed by AXA Investment Managers and Generali Investments through private placement.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s green bond issuance
In February 2024, Hong Kong executed its second and larger tokenized green bond issuance of US$750 million equivalent across four currencies (HKD, RMB, USD, and EUR), marking the world’s first multi-currency digital bond offering at a traditional benchmark size..
Our institutional-grade solution
How we create value
Asset tokenization solution
Our asset tokenization services and platform allows investors to digitize and trade alternative assets in a secure, efficient, and transparent way.
By converting physical or traditional assets into digital tokens on the blockchain, we eliminate the complexities of cross-border transactions and improve liquidity. The platform provides instant access to global markets, streamlined investment processes, and enhanced regulatory compliance, making it easier for institutional investors to manage and trade their portfolios.
Secondary trading platform
Our secondary market platform enables easy trading of tokens created through our asset tokenization platform. It provides a secure and efficient environment where tokenized assets can be bought and sold, enhancing liquidity and offering investors more flexibility.
By allowing seamless transactions and real-time access to the market, the platform simplifies portfolio management and ensures regulatory compliance, making it easier for institutional investors to rebalance and trade their holdings.
Token management services
Our token management services handle all post-transaction processes, including income distribution, redemption processing, and ongoing compliance management. These services ensure that tokenized assets are efficiently managed throughout their lifecycle, providing investors with a seamless experience.
By automating these tasks, we reduce administrative burdens, improve accuracy, and ensure regulatory compliance, allowing institutional investors to focus on their investment strategies while we take care of the operational details.
The strategic opportunity
Accelerate growth and market reach
Tokenizing green and social bonds opens access to global markets and previously untapped investor segments. By enabling seamless cross-border transactions and enhancing liquidity, issuers can expand their reach and drive growth in a rapidly evolving market.
Drive innovation in sustainable investment offerings
Blockchain technology fosters the creation of innovative, transparent investment products tailored to the growing demand for ESG-focused solutions. With tokenization, issuers can offer fractional ownership, real-time trading, and customizable ESG strategies, appealing to modern, socially conscious investors.
Gain a competitive edge
Early adoption of tokenization in green and social bonds allows issuers to position themselves as market leaders, attracting forward-thinking investors and differentiating their products from traditional offerings. This strategic shift provides a significant edge over competitors slow to embrace innovation.
Position for long term success
As the market increasingly values transparency, efficiency, and regulatory compliance, tokenization enables issuers to meet these expectations. By providing secure, automated, and traceable investment solutions, tokenization supports long-term growth and builds trust with investors, regulators, and stakeholders.