Save the date - Bonds and Climate Change: state of the market 2013, Frankfurt, 5 July,10:30am

Please join us on the 5th of July in Frankfurt for the European launch of the report Bonds and Climate Change: the state of the market in 2013, 10:30am 5 July 2013, Frankfurt

Speakers include: Nick Robins (HSBC) and Sean Kidney (Climate Bonds Initiative)Kindly hosted by Allianz  Climate Solutions, FrankfurtRSVP to: bridget.boulle@climatebonds.net  

Note that there will also be a London event - details to follow.

Join us for a presentation and discussion on the recent HSBC and Climate Bonds Initiative report Bonds and Climate Change: the state of the market in 2013. The event will include a presentation of the report findings as well as a panel discussion on opportunities in Europe and key issues faced by investors and issuers in investing in and growing this market.

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 http://www.climatebonds.net/files/Bonds_Climate_Change_2013_A4.pdf

Programme 10.30 Registration11.00 Presentation report11.30 Panel discussion: Climate bonds in Europe – hurdles and future potential12.15 Opening up for exchange with audience and discussion on next steps12.45 Buffet lunch

 

RSVPPlease send your name, position and company to bridget.boulle@climatebonds.netPlaces are limited so please RSVP early to avoid disappointment

 

Address:Allianz Global Investors,Bockenheimer Landstrasse 42-44Frankfurt