Fidelity International becomes latest Climate Bonds Partner

 

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Fidelity International becomes latest Climate Bonds Partner

 

LONDON, 08/03/19 Fidelity International (Fidelity), is the latest global finance institution to join the Climate Bonds Partners Programme. Climate Bonds Initative is an international not-for-profit organisation, promoting large-scale investment in the low carbon economy. As a Climate Bonds Partner, Fidelity has commited to support investor and stakeholder outreach centred on growing robust and­­­ sustainable green bond markets that contribute to climate action and low-carbon investment.

 

Serena Vento, Head of Partnerships & Commercial Relationships, Climate Bonds Initiative, commented:

“Fidelity International joining as a Partner is a significant step towards increasing investor engagement on green finance and investment. Their ESG presence and widespread market and corporate interaction will be invaluable as we work together on developing green opportunities and investment to address the climate change challenge.“

 

Mike Gibb, Head of Stewardship and Sustainable Investment, Fidelity International added:

“At Fidelity, we recognise that climate change has become one of the greatest threats to both society as a whole, to business and the long-term profitability and sustainability of companies and markets. As part of our increased focus on Sustainable Investing, we look forward to working with Climate Bonds as a Partner to continue to drive positive change in the bond market for a greener future.”

 

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Media Contact:

Media Contact:

Katie Jordan

Andrew Whiley

Corporate Communications Senior Manager

Head of Communications and Media

T: 0207 074 5347   M: 07393 762 555

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Katie.Jordan@fil.com

andrew.whiley@climatebonds.net

 

Notes to Editors

About Fidelity International

Fidelity International offers world class investment solutions and retirement expertise. As a privately owned, independent company, investment is our only business. We are driven by the needs of our clients, not by shareholders. Our vision is to deliver innovative client solutions for a better future. We invest £221.3bn globally on behalf of clients in 26 countries across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. Our clients range from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, large corporates, financial institutions, insurers and wealth managers, to private individuals. In addition to asset management, we offer investment administration and guidance for employer benefit schemes, advisers and individuals in several countries. We are responsible for £75.9bn in assets under administration. Data as at 31 December 2018.

 

About the Climate Bonds Initiative

Climate Bonds Initiative is an investor-focused not-for-profit, promoting large-scale investment in the low carbon economy. Climate Bonds undertakes advocacy and outreach to inform and stimulate the market, provides policy models and government advice, market data and analysis, and administers an international Standard & Certification Scheme for best practice in green bonds issuance.

For more information, please visit www.climatebonds.net.

 

About the Climate Bonds Partners

Banks, institutional investors, private and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and governments are eligible to join as Climate Bond Partners to help grow a market of green and climate bonds.

Partners support investor and stakeholder outreach and education projects centred on growing robust and­­­ sustainable green bond markets that contribute to climate action and low carbon investment. Partners assist in developing initiatives to grow investment in climate finance solutions, participate in different market development committees & help define policy agendas for sector, country & sub-national green bond development programs.

A list of Partners is available here.

 

 

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