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Volkswagen warned to fasten seatbelt for ESG rating downgrades
23 September 2015The emissions scandal that has engulfed Volkswagen (VW) has left the company staring down the barrel of a downgrade from some environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysts.
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RET Capital makes its debut in wind with $239m financing deal
15 July 2015Renewable Energy Trust (RET) Capital has branched out into the wind sector after closing a $238.6 million financing package for an operating site in California.
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Poor investment landscape highlights perks of green bonds, says Berlin Hyp
27 April 2015Green bonds are soaring in popularity because they offer non-financial perks to investors facing a low-yield environment says Berlin Hyp, following its inaugural issue today.
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EIB in €250m climate bond tap at 'unprecedented pricing level'
26 March 2015The European Investment Bank (EIB) has again tapped one of its Climate Awareness Bonds (CAB), increasing its size to €1.25 billion ($1.4 billion).
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NRW ups sustainability bond to €750m
06 March 2015The German State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has increased its sustainability bond by 50% due to its popularity with investors.
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Roadshow ahead for €500m German sustainability bond with 'green' focus
18 February 2015A German state hopes to issue a €500 million ($569 million) 'sustainability bond' with a focus on green investment.
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EIB claims 'significant evolution' in green bond market after €250m 'tap'
26 January 2015The European Investment Bank (EIB) has tapped one of its Climate Awareness Bonds (CABs) for a further €250 million ($281 million) – in a move it says offers greater liquidity to the market.
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NRW roadshows '€500m' green bond
21 October 2014NRW.Bank is roadshowing a green bond that could raise €500 million ($638 million) – twice as much as its inaugural issue last year.
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EIB issues 'landmark' €500m 12-year green bond
04 September 2014The European Investment Bank has launched a "landmark" €500 million green bond, which has a 12-year tenor and could help open the market for longer-dated paper in the space.
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EIB plans new euro Climate Awareness Bond [updated]
04 September 2014The European Investment Bank (EIB) has issued a new euro-denominated benchmark green bond, this time with a 12-year tenor.