Transition to a climate bond rating system
A new climate rating system is needed for all bonds, argues Michael Eckhart one of the original authors of the Green Bond Principles
A new climate rating system is needed for all bonds, argues Michael Eckhart one of the original authors of the Green Bond Principles
After a torrid 2018 green, social and sustainability bond funds experienced a stronger performance in 2019, off the back of a rallying fixed income market. But performances were highly variable, reports Ahren Lester.
Green bond funds reported sizeable assets growth in 2019, Ahren Lester explains, as the green bond market benefitted from rising market credibility and the arrival of ubiquitous corporate names.
Sustainalytics continued to dominate the market for external reviewers in 2019, writes Christopher Marchant
Click here to download FREE, Environmental Finance's Sustainable Bonds Insight 2020. This report includes graphics and data illustrating the main trends of 2019 in the green, social and sustainability bond markets together with forward-looking commentary from leading market commentators.
The Environmental Finance Bond Awards 2019 feature several repeat winners alongside many new names, as 13 extra categories were added this year in response to the rapid growth of social and sustainability bonds.
The EF Bond Database is the most comprehensive source of information on the labelled green, social and sustainability bond markets. The database is updated daily, is fully searchable and allows the export of Excel ready tables.
Green bond funds reported sizeable assets growth in 2019, Ahren Lester explains, as the green bond market benefitted from rising market credibility and the arrival of ubiquitous corporate names.
Sustainalytics continued to dominate the market for external reviewers in 2019, writes Christopher Marchant
In February 2010, while CIO at Nikko Asset Management, Stuart Kinnersley* established the world's first dedicated green bond fund - the Nikko/World Bank Green Bond Fund. 10 years on, he answers questions about the subsequent developments in this space and his hopes for the coming decade.
