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  • Climate change a growing risk to credit ratings, says S&P

    21 April 2015

    The increase in disasters caused by climate change will "test the resilience" of companies' credit ratings, according to Standard & Poor's (S&P).

  • It's time for New York to issue green bonds, says city comptroller

    21 April 2015

    The time is ripe for New York City to divert some of its $10-$15 billion of annual debt issues into green bonds, said comptroller Scott Stringer.

  • Connecticut launches $250m green bond

    20 April 2015

    The state of Connecticut is launching its first transaction dedicated exclusively to green bonds, in a bid to raise $250 million for clean water projects.

  • US private equity firm plans green bond to fund acquisition

    20 April 2015

    Private equity firm Centerbridge Partners is planning to issue a green bond to part-fund its acquisition of Senvion.

  • TfL attracts Deutsche Bank on £400m green bond

    20 April 2015

    Transport for London (TfL) has issued a £400 million ($598 million) green bond, which has attracted investors including Deutsche Bank.

  • Good reporting behind broadening of investors for Ile de France green bond

    20 April 2015

    Good reporting has prompted 'remarkable' growth in Region Ile de France's investor base for its latest sustainability bond, the issuer claims.

  • NIB returns to green bond market with SEK1bn offering

    17 April 2015

    The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has issued a SEK1 billion green bond.

  • Quotes of the quarter

    17 April 2015

    Environmental Finance takes a look back at some of the quotes that defined the first quarter of 2015.

  • Mytrah returns to debt market, raising $60m for Indian wind

    17 April 2015

    Indian renewables firm Mytrah Energy has secured a further $60 million of debt to help it expand its portfolio of assets.

  • Foresight lifts acquisition facility to £120m and reduces interest rate

    17 April 2015

    Foresight Solar Fund, one of three London-listed funds dedicated to solar power, has increased the size and improved the terms of its debt facility, which it uses to buy new assets.