Demand has outpaced supply for green bonds as 2021 marches on, leading to a so-called "greenium," or green bond premium, compared to conventional debt. 

The trend is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, Caroline Harrison, senior research analyst at the Climate Bonds Initiative, said in remarks at the CBI's 2021 conference.

"The greenium is alive and well and has not yet evaporated," Harrison said, per S&P Market Intelligence. 

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