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Register now: Webinars on Bonds and Climate Change: the state of the market in 2015 – 27 July 12pm NYC & 29 July 5pm Sydney, 9am Paris, 3pm Beijing
Posted: Jul 24, 2015

Please join us for presentation and discussion of the 2015 HSBC and Climate Bonds Initiative report Bonds and Climate Change: the state of the market in 2015.

The report analyses the full $597.7bn universe of bonds where proceeds are used to finance climate change solutions, measuring both the fast-growing labelled green bond universe and much larger unlabelled climate aligned universe.

The webinars will include presentation of report findings by:

  • Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Tess Olsen-Rong, Market Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative

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Register now: Webinars on Bonds and Climate Change: the state of the market in 2015 – 27 July 12pm NYC & 29 July 5pm Sydney, 9am Paris, 3pm Beijing
June’s media digest: stories in FT, Institutional Investor, The Australian, Global Capital, Environmental Finance + more
Posted: Jul 24, 2015

In June, journalists highlighted the game-changing role that China will play when it finally embraces the green bond market, as well as the need for universal standards in the green space. We also saw quite a few sceptical green bond stories that raised the question of ‘additionality’ and whether the recent flat pace of growth spells the end of the ‘green bond explosion’.

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June’s media digest: stories in FT, Institutional Investor, The Australian, Global Capital, Environmental Finance + more
First labelled green bond from Chinese issuer issued in US$ almost 5x oversubscribed!
Posted: Jul 21, 2015

The first labelled green bond from a Chinese issuer (denominated in US$ and issued in Hong Kong) just closed, and all we can say is WOW! The wind energy firm Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology issued a $300 million green bond (3yr tenor) and received orders of $1.4 billion! Talk about proof of investor demand. 

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First labelled green bond from Chinese issuer issued in US$ almost 5x oversubscribed!
Overwhelming demand for ‘Bonds & Climate Change: State of Market’ events; Mexico City sold out w 200, NYC & London filling – get in quick! Or book for new webinars: 27 July 12pm NYC / 29 July 5pm Sydney, 9am Paris, 3pm Beijing
Posted: Jul 18, 2015

We’ve had an overwhelming response to our invitations for upcoming talks on ‘Bonds and Climate Change: the state of the market in 2015’. The Mexico City event has sold out with +200 attending. In London we sold out; then, thanks to our hosts Norton Rose, found a much larger theatre - but we’re on the verge of closing the list again! We are still accepting registrations but be quick.

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Overwhelming demand for ‘Bonds & Climate Change: State of Market’ events; Mexico City sold out w 200, NYC & London filling – get in quick! Or book for new webinars: 27 July 12pm NYC / 29 July 5pm Sydney, 9am Paris, 3pm Beijing
Updated Climate Bond Standard V2.0 - now out for public comment!
Posted: Jul 17, 2015

Today, the Climate Bonds Initiative released the draft version 2.0 of the Climate Bonds Standard (we’ve called this version 1.9)  for public consultation. The public consultation period lasts 60 days.

On the advice of investors, bankers and other stakeholders around the world, the updated Climate Bonds Standard has three key improvements:

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Updated Climate Bond Standard V2.0 - now out for public comment!
UNEP FI’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance signs up as Climate Bonds Partner
Posted: Jul 17, 2015

The UNEP FI Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) today joined the Climate Bonds Partners program.

Launched in 2012, the Principles for Sustainable Insurance leads the collaborative initiative between the United Nations Finance Initiative and the insurance industry. It serves as global framework for this sector to address environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities.

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UNEP FI’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance signs up as Climate Bonds Partner
Webinar invite: the Green City Bonds Coalition launches guide for cities on issuing green bonds - July 28, 12pm EST
Posted: Jul 17, 2015

The Green City Bonds Coalition, of which the Climate Bonds Initiative is a member alongside CDP, C40, Ceres, NRDC and As You Sow, is pleased to invite you to a webinar to launch a new guide for cities on issuing green bonds.

Speakers:

  • Barbara Whitehorn, Chief Financial Officer, City of Asheville
  • Mark Kim, Chief Financial Officer, DC Water
  • Jackie Dingfelder, Senior Policy Director and Jonas Biery, Debt Manager, City of Portland
  • Mike Brown, Capital Finance Analyst, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

Objectives:

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Webinar invite: the Green City Bonds Coalition launches guide for cities on issuing green bonds - July 28, 12pm EST
Switzerland joins as Climate Bonds Partner + announces Grant Funding for Climate Bond Standards Development. Wow! Danke! Merci! Grazie! Grazia!
Posted: Jul 15, 2015

The Swiss Government’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) confirmed today that it has joined as a Climate Bonds Partner — the first national government member of the Climate Bond Partners program.

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Switzerland joins as Climate Bonds Partner + announces Grant Funding for Climate Bond Standards Development. Wow! Danke! Merci! Grazie! Grazia!
Invitation: London 28 July AM, UK launch of ‘Bonds & Climate Change: State of Market 2015’ report, with Sean Kidney, HSBC's Zoe Knight
Posted: Jul 15, 2015

Please join us in London on 28 July for a presentation and discussion of the 2015 HSBC and Climate Bonds Initiative report Bonds and Climate Change: the state of the market in 2015.

The event will be kindly hosted by Norton Rose; the report has been funded by the HSBC Climate Change Centre of Excellence.

Time: Tuesday 28 July, Registration/coffee 8:15am for 8:30–10:00am

Venue: 9th floor Terrace, Norton Rose, 3 More London Riverside, London, SE1 2AQ, United Kingdom

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Invitation: London 28 July AM, UK launch of ‘Bonds & Climate Change: State of Market 2015’ report, with Sean Kidney, HSBC's Zoe Knight
Invitation: New York City 24 July AM, US launch of ‘Bonds & Climate Change: State of Market 2015’ report, with Sean Kidney, BBL's Lenora Suki & NRDC's Doug Sims; hosted by HSBC
Posted: Jul 14, 2015

Please join us in New York on 24 July for a presentation and discussion of the 2015 HSBC and Climate Bonds Initiative report Bonds and Climate Change: the state of the market in 2015. The event will be kindly hosted by HSBC; the HSBC Climate Change Centre of Excellence has funded the report.

Time: Friday 24 July, Registration 8:00am for 8:30–10:00am

Venue: HSBC, 452 Fifth Avenue, North America Room, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018

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Invitation: New York City 24 July AM, US launch of ‘Bonds & Climate Change: State of Market 2015’ report, with Sean Kidney, BBL's Lenora Suki & NRDC's Doug Sims; hosted by HSBC
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