We’ve just released Climate Bonds Standard V2.1, the most recent update to our overarching multi-sector standard. The Standard allows investors and intermediaries to easily assess the environmental integrity of green bonds so they can invest accurately on low-carbon and climate-resilient projects.
What’s New?
Strong demand and keen pricing mark global record green bond issuance from the Republic of France.
Investor demand has seen France’s initial foray into sovereign green bonds surpassing all expectations, creating a world record green bond issuance at EUR7Bn (USD 7.5bn) June 2039 green OAT (GrOAT), with more to come.
California State Treasurer John Chiang launches new green bonds report. Seeking new sources of finance to lower emissions and fund climate-friendly infrastructure.
First stage of California’s plan to boost acceptance and issuance of green bonds across the US.
What’s it all about?
With Zero Carbon by 2050 targets now emerging across Australia and the release of Climate Bonds emission performance trajectories for major Australian cities, it's time to talk green finance trends in the Australian commercial property sector.
Invitation
You’re invited to join our special one-off Australian webinar, with local experts discussing the latest developments in sustainable investment, green commercial property development and Climate Bonds Low Carbon Building Criteria, webcast live from NAB Sydney offices.
Innovative green finance Alpha Trains concludes a world first green private placement in the rolling stock sector, Certified using the Climate Bonds Low Carbon Transport criteria.
Green debt refinance associated with the acquisition of energy efficient electric passenger train sets.
Climate Bonds and China Central Depository & Clearing Co. (CCDC) invite you to join us for a simultaneous live broadcast of our ‘China Green Bond Market 2016’ report launch from Beijing and London.
Strasser further opens the market to institutional investors with the first issue of a Climate Bonds Certified fixed rate loan in Europe for long-term financing of a solar lease business model
What’s it all about?
2017 Climate Bonds Annual Conference and Green Bond Awards - Register here
2016 proved to be yet another strong year for green finance and after taking stock, it’s time to look ahead. 2017 is already off to a promising start as our CEO joins the European Commission's High Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance and we launch the China Edition of our State of the Market series.
