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Climate Bonds convenes Electrical Grid Group to develop low energy transmission, distribution and storage criteria for green bond investment
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?

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Climate Bonds convenes Electrical Grid Group to develop low energy transmission, distribution and storage criteria for green bond investment
July Events: Meet us in Kazahkstan or HK, Milan, Singapore, Brussels and yes London!
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

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July Events: Meet us in Kazahkstan or HK, Milan, Singapore, Brussels and yes London!
São Paulo: Agribusiness leaders gathered to discuss finance directions for Brazilian agriculture
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?

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

Highlights:

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

 

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Green Bonds: A Bridge to SDGs - Focus on SDG 6, 7, 9, 11, 13 & 15
Bank of China USD1bn Climate Bonds Certified Issuance: Top 5 Bank: Best Practice with Latest Green Offering
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

 

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Bank of China USD1bn Climate Bonds Certified Issuance: Top 5 Bank: Best Practice with Latest Green Offering
Foresight Group becomes a Climate Bonds Partner
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?

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Foresight Group becomes a Climate Bonds Partner
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
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

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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
Introducing: Sustainable Land Bonds - Investing in Nature for Climate
Posted: Jun 13, 2018

Climate finance flows could be used to help developing tropical forest countries tap the bond markets, scaling up the amount of capital available to them for conservation

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Introducing: Sustainable Land Bonds - Investing in Nature for Climate
Tianjin: Green Supply Chain Service Centre (TGCC) Partners with Climate Bonds
Posted: Jun 13, 2018

                                                       

 

Tianjin Green Supply Chain Service Center (TGCC) signs MoU with CBI. New partnership to develop green finance and green services in China  

 

What’s it all about?

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Tianjin: Green Supply Chain Service Centre (TGCC) Partners with Climate Bonds
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