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EU's green taxonomy could have negative effect, says S&P

The European Commission's proposal to create a taxonomy of greenness risks "stifling innovation" in green finance, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Green bond transparency in need of improvement, says S&P

$500m pair of green bonds receive highest S&P evaluation

Two labelled green bonds with a combined value of $500 million have received the highest score in S&P's green evaluation system.

Green bond round-up, 6 September 2017

Canada's export credit agency, Export Development Canada (EDC) has issued its fourth green bond – its first denominated in its home currency.

$44m water treatment bonds 'at top end' of S&P assessment

$44 million of unlabelled green bonds issued by a US utility for water management projects have been assigned S&P Global Ratings' highest score for their predicted positive environmental impact.

Green bond round-up, 21 June 2017

Dutch power transmission company TenneT has issued its seventh green bond, raising €1 billion ($1.118bn).

Green bond roundup - 29 March 2017

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has issued a AUD650 million ($495 million) green bond, its inaugural offering.

Upgrading ESG

Are credit ratings subprime when it comes to integrating ESG risks, asks Hamza Ali

TCFD could help companies deal with first mover risk when it comes to climate disclosure

The Financial Stability Board's Task Force for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendation that companies should use scenario analyses in their reporting could reduce the competitive risks attached to revealing strategically sensitive data.

Green bond round-up, 1 March 2017

National Australia Bank (NAB) has issued a €500 million ($526 million) green bond, the largest from an Australian issuer.