Reminder: Invitation to Webinar on Bonds & Climate Change report, Thurs 15 Aug

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

This webinar is kindly hosted by the Principles for Responsible Investment

Time: Sydney 17:00 / Hong Kong 15:00 / Delhi 12.30 / Dubai 11:00/ 9.00 Joh’burg / London 8:00

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The presentation will explore opportunities for investing in climate-themed bonds and new issuance in the next year. It will also include a discussion with Nick Robins (HSBC) and Sean Kidney about the hurdles faced by the climate bond market and its future potential as shown by the report.

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

Speakers:

  • Nick Robins – HSBC Climate Change Center of Excellence
  • Bridget Boulle – Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney – CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative 

New York & Boston in the Fall: We’re planning Climate Bonds seminars in the week of 23 September; we will cover the report in those seminars. Let us know if you’d be interested.