Climate Bonds Blog

Posted: Jun 21, 2017

 

The world’s biggest market is growing, as are the regulatory frameworks around it. We take a closer look.

We've recently noticed that questions have been publicly raised as to the quality of Chinese green bonds.

This is in the wider context of there being questions about all green bonds – ever-present since the beginning of the corporate green bond market in 2008.

At Climate Bonds Initiative we preach that scrutiny is required in order for the market to maintain its integrity, it’s a healthy check procedure and plays a positive role in overall investment governance.

Is there anything additional to worry about with Chinese bonds beyond the usual investor considerations around quality, risk and returns?

 

Myth buster: why China’s green bond market is more orderly than you might think. An Overview from Climate Bonds Initiative
Posted: Jun 15, 2017

 

Résultats du T1 2017

Les souscripteurs français d’obligations vertes sont au premier rang pour le premier trimestre 2017: ils occupent les trois premières places de notre tout dernier classement
Posted: Jun 14, 2017

Market

Financial Times, Green Bonds need global standards, Chris Floods 

FT about risks associated with lack of mandatory global standards for green bonds: uncertainty for investors, minor concerns about greenwash and potential - slowing down the growth of the market.

May’s Media Digest – FT (x 3), Reuters, South China Morning Post, Bloomberg, Global Capital & more!
Posted: Jun 14, 2017

Market

Financial Times, US investors drawn to environmentally friendly green bonds, Murray Coleman

An article that touches on a number of interesting aspects of the green bond market in the US: among them the new administration in Washington and the appetite for socially responsible investments of the youngest investors.

April’s green bonds media digest: Financial Times (x2), The Wall Street Journal, Institutional Investor, Euromoney, IPE, SCHMP and more...
Posted: Jun 14, 2017

Quarter 1 2017 Results

Quarter 1 2017 green bond issuance from France rose to USD 11.1bn while green bond issuance from the US was in second position with USD 3.1bn. 

For the first time ever the top 3 green bond underwriters in a quarter were all from France! 

French underwriters lead on green in Q1: Top 3 spots on our latest league table for 2017
Posted: Jun 14, 2017

Consultation period opens on newest draft criteria. Marine Renewables Criteria is the first rollout in our 2017 program

 

What are we releasing?

NEW: Marine Renewable Energy Criteria Public Consultation Opens: Feedback Welcome & Introductory Webinars in June & July
Posted: Jun 13, 2017

 

Green Bond Proceeds - Trends & Best Practice

 

You’re invited to attend a joint Climate Bonds - Berlin Hyp Green Bonds event in Frankfurt on Wednesday 28 June, hosted by Crédit Agricole.

The day has a full agenda. It is split into morning and afternoon sessions.

Invitation: Frankfurt, 28th June, Launch of Climate Bonds latest Report: A Berlin Hyp Event, hosted by Crédit Agricole
Posted: Jun 9, 2017

 

Issuance continues to diversify, momentum grows in Mexico and Brazil, more big players from China all mark this month's Market Blog.

We’re also working on another tweak to formatting to help loyal readers keep up with the volume of issuance. It's all below. 

 

Map Reading 101: Three of these countries are not like the other ones…

Market Blog:‘Be Climate Smart’ says BART: Renovate America, Fort Bend & more US Munis: A Flemish first: Chile & China, France, Poland, Sweden: New globe-spanning green bond issuers, gossip, news bites & more!
Posted: Jun 8, 2017

Howzat! India: SEBI delivers new GB Regs: Pitched in line with international best practice: Look for the bounce in local markets.  

New guidance will provide additional certainty for issuers and investors.

We expect this to catalyse further growth in the already significant Indian green bond market.

 

Howzat! India: SEBI delivers new GB Regs: Pitched in line with international best practice: Look for the bounce in local markets.
Posted: Jun 2, 2017

Partner announcement by Australian bank made as new 2020 green targets are set. Part of wider AUD 25bn lending commitment to climate change solutions.

 

What’s it all about?

Westpac joins the Climate Bonds Initiative Partner Program: Australian bank continues drive on climate change solutions and sustainability