Climate Bonds Blog

Posted: Jul 5, 2018

Highlights:

Market Blog #8: Record month! $6bn in Certified GBs – Big US solar ABS-Largest in World: New issuers: Green bonds gossip & more!
Posted: Jul 4, 2018

The European Commission has convened a Technical Expert Group (TEG) on Sustainable Finance to assist on the implementation of their Action Plan on Financing Sustainable Growth, we will be meeting for the first time tomorrow

 

During my journey today, I’ve penned a few thoughts to share with Blog readers…

En Route to First EU TEG Meeting: Sean Kidney reports
Posted: Jun 28, 2018

Formation of Technical Working Group first stage in Criteria development for key part of clean energy systems

Further step in Climate Bonds 2018 program to expand reach of the Climate Bonds Standard for green bond investment in new sectors

What’s it all about?

The Climate Bonds Initiative has announced the formation of a new Technical Working Group (TWG) to develop new Sector Criteria to stimulate investment in low-carbon electricity transmission, distribution and storage infrastructure (Electrical Grids).

Why Grids?

Climate Bonds convenes Electrical Grid Group to develop low energy transmission, distribution and storage criteria for green bond investment
Posted: Jun 28, 2018

Climate Bonds team will be in Central Asia and the Far East this month and the familiar territory of Brussels and Paris. 

If you're in London on the 17th don't miss your chance to see CEO Sean Kidney give a keynote address to the Green Finance Initiative Summit at Guildhall.  

There's still a few spots left. Otherwise look for our team at the other events. They'll be happy to have a chat. 

 

July 2018 Events

July Events: Meet us in Kazahkstan or HK, Milan, Singapore, Brussels and yes London!
Posted: Jun 27, 2018

2018 meeting of new Committee: Focus on developing new products and investment pathways for Sustainable Agriculture

 

What’s it all about?

São Paulo: Agribusiness leaders gathered to discuss finance directions for Brazilian agriculture
Posted: Jun 21, 2018

Highlights:

Market Blog June 2018: ICBC & BoC Certified Bonds: Record month for Certifications: 1st GB from pension fund: 1st Chinese Hydro ABS.4th GB from NAB #7
Posted: Jun 20, 2018

Climate mitigation and adaptation underpin meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals

This is the first instalment in a briefing series exploring the synergies between green bonds and the SDGs

 

Green Bonds: A Bridge to SDGs - Focus on SDG 6, 7, 9, 11, 13 & 15
Posted: Jun 19, 2018

London Branch of BoC, 4th Biggest Bank in the World, issues 2nd Certified Green Bond 

Continuation of offshore green issuance program

 

Bank of China USD1bn Climate Bonds Certified Issuance: Top 5 Bank: Best Practice with Latest Green Offering
Posted: Jun 18, 2018

Foresight, a leader in renewable energy infrastructure and private equity investment, takes another step in building a smarter, greener future

 

What’s it all about?

Foresight Group becomes a Climate Bonds Partner
Posted: Jun 14, 2018

                

First Chinese issuer on LSE International Securities Market 

Second Climate Bonds Certified Green Bond from ICBC

Triple-tranche floating rate notes raise USD1.58 billion equivalent from international investors

ICBC Issues Record Climate Bonds Certified GB: US$1.58bn Triple Tranche: World’s Biggest Bank, London Listing - Landmark Green Transaction 伦敦证券交易所挂牌规模最大绿色债券