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CAF issues 'distinctive' debut 'Children and Youth Bond'

Development bank CAF has raised $61.6 million from its inaugural children-focused social bond, backed by investors including Nuveen, T Rowe Price, and Legal & General (L&G).

COP30: 'Critical' Caribbean 'debt-for-resilience' swap initiative launched

Three multilateral development banks (MDBs) have launched a 'debt-for-resilience' swap initiative focused on supporting Caribbean countries to invest in climate resilience measures, including a unique requirement around the regional contribution of such measures.

CAF raises €100m from BNP Paribas-backed 'blue' bond debut

Development bank CAF has raised €100 million ($116 million) from its inaugural 'blue' bond focused on the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, the first issued under its updated sustainable bond framework.

LatAm development bank doubles blue economy pledge

ISSB proposals could de-rail progress on financed emissions, warns PCAF

Proposals to change the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) stance on financed emissions could derail progress on reporting by financial institutions, the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) has warned.

Sustainable debt round-up: CAFFIL, NYK Line, Akbank ... and more

CSRD will change the landscape of ESG data, say UNEP FI panellists

The value of regulation is also championed by the experts

PCAF launches net zero buildings guidance

The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) has launched guidance to help financial institutions decarbonise their buildings portfolios.

Impact guide recommends financial institutions improve forward-looking data

The Center for Climate-Aligned Finance (CCAF) has released a guide for private-sector financial institutions looking to draw up an 'impact-oriented' decarbonisation...

PCAF to relaunch standard ahead of COP26

The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) is planning to relaunch its standard ahead of the COP26 climate summit in October.