Today, Dutch development bank FMO NV joined the Climate Bonds Initiative Partners Programme effective immediately.
The announcement was made by FMO CEO Nanno Kleiterp in Amsterdam at the Making Solar Bankable Conference, an international forum co-hosted by FMO with a focus on project development for clean energy in emerging economies.
Dutch Pioneer in Green Bonds
The development bank was awarded a ‘First Green Bond - Netherlands’ Certificate in the ‘National Pioneers’ category at the inaugural Green Bond Pioneer Awards held at the London Stock Exchange on the 3rd of February.
Justine Leigh-Bell, Senior Standards Manager for Climate Bonds, presented the award to FMO CEO, Nanno Kleiterp, at today’s solar conference.
Who’s saying what:
FMO NV CEO Nanno Kleiterp:
“Partnering with the Climate Bonds Initiative fits well against our long term commitment to green financial development and sustainable investment, particularly in developing nations.”
“Climate Bonds is working to develop robust global and regional green bond markets that support sustainable low carbon infrastructure and contribute to wider climate finance solutions.”
“By working together, our two organisations can make a joint contribution towards the achievement of these vital goals.”
Climate Bonds CEO Sean Kidney:
“FMO have a long expressed commitment and demonstrated track record in sustainable development. Their expertise, experience in diverse markets and philosophy on making a positive impact align directly with Climate Bonds’ objectives to fund green infrastructure and climate resilient projects through bond markets.”
“This is a welcome decision from a leading international development bank with a strong emerging economy focus. It signals increasing institutional support for the development of transparent and robust green bond markets as a part of sustainable finance models. “
More About FMO
FMO is the Dutch development bank with a 45-year record of private sector investment developing countries and emerging markets focussing on financial institutions energy and agribusiness. Alongside partners, FMO invests in the infrastructure, manufacturing and services sectors. With an investment portfolio spanning over 85 countries, FMO is one of the larger bilateral private sector development banks globally.
We look forward to working with FMO in the future.
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