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$80m green bond prices for hydropower
21 July 2016An energy firm has priced an $80.05 million green bond, the proceeds of which will be used to complete the financing of a hydroelectricity project.
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EF BRIEFS: Vermont green bond, SASB, TerraForm Global
20 July 2016Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency has priced its second green bond.
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PIP infrastructure fund makes first investment
18 July 2016The Multi-Strategy Infrastructure Fund (MSIF), managed by the UK's Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PIP), has made its first investment – a £27.5 million ($36.4 million) refinancing of a 6.71MW portfolio of rooftop solar installations in England and Wales.
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Brazilian paper company issues $500m green bond for forestry projects
12 July 2016Suzano Papel e Celulose, one of Brazil's largest paper producers, has priced a $500 million green bond to fund a variety of potential projects associated with its production of eucalyptus pulp and paper.
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After Paris, banks need to up their game on climate change
11 July 2016Banks are only just beginning to grasp the opportunities presented by the transition to a low-carbon economy, argues Lauren Compere
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Meehan steps down at GRI
08 July 2016Michael Meehan has stepped down as CEO of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), with immediate effect - just days ahead of the closing of a consultation period on its latest set of standards.
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The four potential impacts of Brexit on UK yieldcos
29 June 2016The UK's decision to abandon the EU will have four potential impacts on yieldcos, according to the head of one of the six vehicles listed in the country.
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IFC plans $2bn emerging market green bond fund
29 June 2016The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is set to launch a $2 billion fund that will provide anchor investments for emerging market green bonds.
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INDCs to become 'significant' ratings driver, says Moody's
28 June 2016Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) will become key ratings drivers as countries enact and ratify the landmark Paris climate agreement, according to a report by Moody's.
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Vermont set to issue $89m green bond
28 June 2016Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency (VEHBFA) is set to issue an $89 million green bond, its first with a second opinion.