Understanding divergences of ESG Risk Ratings
ESG risks impact companies differently across sectors, countries, and market cap sizes, writes Ouaile El Fetouhi
US, emerging markets to spur sustainable bond growth
With regulatory and policy shifts in motion, US sustainable bonds are expected to rebound after underwhelming issuance in recent years, market experts predict.
Towards $5trn: the trends set to drive the sustainable bond market
Cumulative sustainable bond issuance crossed the $4 trillion milestone last month, but what should we expect as the market shift towards its next trillion, asks Ahren Lester
Sustainable bond issuance reaches $4trn milestone
Cumulative sustainable bond issuance has crossed $4 trillion in June, helped by a record-breaking start for green bond issuance in 2023.
CBI launches sustainability-linked bond certification scheme
The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has launched a certification scheme for sustainability-linked bonds and company-level transition plans, in what the influential not-for-profit called a "major step forward" for financial markets.
Mirova raises $171m for emerging markets energy transition fund
Mirova has raised $171 million in the first close of its clean energy transition fund which will invest in emerging markets across Africa and the Asia-Pacific region.