Emerging Markets

Colombia Sustainable Finance State of the Market 2022

This report identifies sustainable investment opportunities in Colombia in accordance with the Colombian Green Taxonomy and the potential for green and other thematic instruments to attract investment to the country. The report describes the shape and size of the local green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked (GSS+) debt market. It overviews supporting policy developments and milestones over the last decade.

Estado del Mercado de Finanzas Sostenibles en Perú 2022

'Estado del mercado de finanzas sostenibles en Perú 2022: los bonos verdes, sociales, sostenibles y relacionados con la sostenibilidad (GSS+) que se originaron en Perú aumentaron en 2021 y alcanzaron los USD 4800 millones, según el último reporte de Climate Bonds Initiative, producido en asociación con LAGreen Fund. El informe identifica oportunidades de inversión verde y sostenible en el país y trae las últimas cifras del mercado sobre la forma y el tamaño del mercado de deuda GSS+ peruano.

Linking Global Finance to Small-Scale Clean Energy

This report discusses the potential of financial aggregation in enabling global capital markets to finance distributed renewable energy (for residential and other uses) in developing countries. It explores the state of small-scale, low-carbon energy in developing countries as well as the barriers to financial aggregation, along with some proposed solutions and key considerations for market practitioners.

Identifying, managing and disclosing climate-related financial risks: options for the Reserve Bank of India

India has committed to becoming a net-zero economy by 2070. This means a five fold increase in investment in green energy by 2030. But Indian banks are already heavy lenders to the power sector.
 
In this report the authors quantify the extent of lending by Indian banks to fossil fuel assets including power stations, coal, oil and gas extraction and heavy industry. This loans pose potential risks to Indian financial systems capacity to transition to decarbonise.