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  • EIB's latest climate action bond is 'first to align with EU Taxonomy'

    13 January 2020

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) claims it has become the first green bond issuer to align its issuance framework with the proposed EU Sustainability Taxonomy.

  • Bonds round-up: Scotiabank, Berlin Hyp, San Diego, Bogota, Greenko

    17 July 2019

    Scotiabank issues inaugural green bond, Berlin Hyp returns with fourth Green Pfandbrief and more

  • Green bond round-up: ICO, Klabin, Reykjavik Energy, Midsummer, IBRD, Fabege, Housing New Zealand, Argosy Property and Vasakronan

    03 April 2019

    Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO), a state-owned Spanish bank, has issued a €500 million ($562 million) green note that matures in 2024.

  • Green bonds round-up, 1 August 2018

    01 August 2018

    Moody's Investors Service has lowered its expectations for green bond issuance this year, in light of slower growth in the first six months.

  • Banks making progress on combating climate change

    17 January 2017

    Banks have made considerable progress in addressing climate risks and opportunities in their business practices to align with a 2°C global warming target, but it is still not enough, according to a new report.

  • EIB raises £500m in its first Sterling green bond

    28 March 2014

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) has issued its first Sterling-denominated green bond, raising £500 million ($831 million).