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China green bonds: the state and effectiveness of the market
03 July 2020Despite the strong growth in the Chinese green bond market in recent years, analysis by the Climate Policy Initiative's Donovan Escalante and June Choi shows there is still plenty policymakers and investors can do to boost how effective the market becomes
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Chinese green bond standard update a 'great signal' to market
11 June 2020After years of misalignment with global green bond standards, the new proposals from Chinese watchdogs should clear the way for greater green bond issuance. Ahren Lester reports
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Dredging firm Van Oord signs first green loan for LNG ships
02 June 2020Dutch offshore contracting firm Van Oord has secured its inaugural green loan to finance three liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fuelled dredging vessels in a bid to reduce the emissions of its fleet.
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Robeco launches green bond fund
29 April 2020Robeco has launched a global green bond fund amid the "attractive opportunities" presented by the market to investors.
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Reputational benefit is main incentive for green bond issuance
22 April 2020The likelihood of an enhanced reputation is the most important driver behind the issuance of green bonds, according a survey of treasurers by the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI).
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Long-term market remains supportive for green bonds
09 April 2020The coronavirus market turmoil may lead to an additional boost to green bond demand, NN Investment Partners said, despite prices suffering alongside their conventional equivalents in the short term.
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Sovereign green bond pricing strong amid demand, says CBI
08 April 2020A handful of sovereign green bonds have attracted a 'greenium', research by the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has found.
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Growing evidence of greenium for green bonds, says CBI
03 April 2020There is growing evidence that green bonds are attracting a 'greenium' amid strong investor demand, a report by the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has found.
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CBI opens public consultation for agriculture criteria
03 February 2020The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has opened a public consultation for the proposed expansion of the Climate Bonds Standard into sustainable agriculture.
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Future of Sustainable Data Alliance launched in Davos
22 January 2020A Future of Sustainable Data Alliance has been announced at the World Economic Forum event in Davos