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World Bank releases 'game-changing' streamlined impact metrics
11 April 2024The World Bank has released a new impact outcomes 'scorecard' which will be deployed across all its institutions for the first time, which was described as "game-changing" for the development bank.
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IFC backs BNPP Poland with $548m sustainable significant risk transfer
10 April 2024BNP Paribas Bank Polska (BNPP Poland) has agreed a $548 million synthetic significant risk transfer transaction (SRT) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) which will help it to issue sustainable loans.
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BRD secures first sustainability-linked risk transfer deal with IFC
04 April 2024 -
Climate Bonds Initiative names advisory board, to consult on new climate resilience taxonomy
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Eskhata Bank secures first green bond in Tajikistan
19 February 2024Eskhata Bank has raised the equivalent of $10 million in local currency from its debut green bond, which is the first sustainable bond issued in Tajikistan.
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Iberdrola secures €300m EM-focused 'sustainability-linked green' loan
10 January 2024Iberdrola has signed a €300 million ($328 million) sustainability-linked green loan with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) which will be used to finance renewable energy projects in coal-reliant emerging markets.
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Loan round-up XYD Financial, Sanko Holding, Pattern Energy ... and more
04 January 2024 -
COP28: IRENA's Energy Transition Accelerator grows four-fold to $4bn
05 December 2023 -
IFC, T Rowe Price to launch 'first' blue bond fund
20 November 2023The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and T Rowe Price are preparing to launch the first dedicated 'blue' bond investment strategy to support sustainable marine and water investment from companies and financial institutions in emerging markets.
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Emerging market ESG disclosure impact on sustainable bond issuance research launched
30 October 2023The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Environmental Finance have published the first in a trio of free-to-read research papers on the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure levels on sustainable bond issuance in emerging markets.