Posted: Oct 13, 2016
The last 2 weeks have seen more American elections shenanigans as one candidate is in denial over the existence of climate change while the other commits to clean energy.
BIG Market Blog: Q4 gets off to a roaring start! USD 5.2bn issued: A first for Finland: Lots of Nordic property bonds: More munis & Lux Green SX now OPEN!
Posted: Oct 7, 2016
September was one of the biggest months ever for green finance. We blogged here and here and here to keep you updated on all the developments.
Big End to September: Our Top Stories: Carney, Germany & global green finance: Mexico begins to fly: Nigeria announces in New York & Big boost for US green buildings
Posted: Oct 5, 2016
“The market needs strong leadership now. 2016 will be a tell-tale year for Canada. With leadership, 2016 can be the year Canada’s green bond market really goes mainstream.”
Michelle Brownlee, Smart Prosperity
Canada: New green bond report: Slow progress, big potential: Five action points for Governments: Convert climate goals into green investment opportunities: Meanwhile….. Ontario Announces GB No3!
Posted: Oct 5, 2016
Bank of England Governor - and Chair of the Financial Stability Board - Mark Carney, gave a lecture below in Berlin on 22 September that was full of useful quotes relevant to the work Climate Bonds Initiative does.
The full text of the speech is available in a PDF version, including slides.
“Resolving the Climate Paradox” Address by Mark Carney BoE Gov & FSB Chair: Arthur Burns Memorial Lecture, Berlin 22 September 2016
Posted: Sep 30, 2016
The Climate Bonds Initiative is expanding as green finance becomes mainstream. We are seeking a Certification Manager to help with the Climate Bonds Standard & Certification Scheme.
The Role
We’re hiring an enthusiastic and experienced person to join our London team as Climate Bonds Certification Manager. Help us grow the global green bond market!
Posted: Sep 30, 2016
Don't miss your chance to meet up with Climate Bonds staff, coming soon to a green finance event near you.
Can't make it? Tune in for our Webinar on Green Bonds for Low Carbon Vehicle Transport next Tuesday. Details below.
October Events
Canada, Colombia, Delhi and DC, Sweden, Back to Brazil, India Again, Turkey, Hong Kong and Germany, Climate Bonds Reps are on the move in October
Posted: Sep 28, 2016
Can Roads Be Green?
Transport is the second largest contributor to global GHG emissions after electricity generation; responsible for 23% of all energy-related CO2 emissions globally.
Green Bonds for Low Carbon Vehicle Transport: Tuesday 4th Oct: What's Involved? What's the Potential? Who Can Issue? Hear from the Experts: Register Now
Posted: Sep 27, 2016
Three green finance events you may be interested in. Registrations now open.
Canada Edition Launch with Sustainable Prosperity
Invitations: In Toronto Oct 3rd? Washington Oct 4th? Or Medellin Oct 11th? Canada Launch, IMF Side Event USA and Low Carbon City Forum in Colombia
Posted: Sep 23, 2016
Investing for Zero Carbon Emissions from Commercial Property by 2050
Institutional investors seeking greener property opportunities now have a straightforward approach to assess the ongoing environmental performance of office building investments in some of the US’s biggest commercial property markets.
Boost for US green property: Emissions performance trajectories released for commercial buildings in seven major cities
A first from France, more from Fabege, green finance from the G20, new Chinese listing on the LSX, China, Iberdrola, Goldwind, NAFIN, EIB; Mitsubishi, Entra, Nomura Research Institute, US Munis and plenty of green bond gossip!
Posted: Sep 22, 2016
A big boost for green finance and green bonds around the G20 (See 5 Big Green Bond Stories in 5 Days) & more offerings into the market.
Will we reach the big USD 100bn in green bond issuance for 2016?
That now depends on whether:
A first from France, more from Fabege, green finance from the G20, new Chinese listing on the LSX, China, Iberdrola, Goldwind, NAFIN, EIB; Mitsubishi, Entra, Nomura Research Institute, US Munis and plenty of green bond gossip!
