Invitation to Webinar on Bonds & Climate Change rpt, Wed 11 Sept: Los Angeles 09:00 / Denver 10:00 / Chicago 11:00 / NYC 12:00 / London 17:00 / Paris 18:00

Join us for a presentation and discussion of the Climate Bonds Initiative report ‘Bonds & Climate Change: the State of the Market 2013’, commissioned by HSBC.

The webinar will include comments from Nick Robins (HSBC) and Sean Kidney (Climate Bonds Initiative) on current findings as well as hurdles and future potential. There will be time for questions and discussion.

The webinar is kindly hosted by the Principles for Responsible Investment

Report findings:

  • Total universe of climate themed bond market = USD356bn  (outstanding)
  • The issuance of new climate-themed bonds was USD74bn in 2012, up 25% on 2011
  • USD163bn outstanding aligns with benchmark-type rules on credit rating, size & currency.
  • Carbon-efficient transport = 75% of the total, followed by clean energy and climate finance.
  • 89% of the USD346bn universe is investment grade.

Download the report here

To enter the webinar, please use the following link: http://unpri.adobeconnect.com/r2c1ypj1yzy/

Any questions please contact bridget.boulle@climatebonds.net

Speakers:

  • Nick Robins – HSBC Climate Change Centre of Excellence
  • Padraig Oliver & Bridget Boulle – Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney – CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

Sean Kidney will also be presenting at seminars is the USA: Boston 23 Sept (time to be confirmed), NYC 26 Sept lunchtime. Details next week. Email bridget.boulle@climatebonds.net if you'd like to attend,