The prospects for green bonds and green sukuk in the Middle East
Sponsored by Latham & Watkins, London Stock Exchange Group, and S&P Global and hosted by the Green Bond & Sukuk Association
Sponsored by Latham & Watkins, London Stock Exchange Group, and S&P Global and hosted by the Green Bond & Sukuk Association
Following the region's inaugural green bond this year, what is the potential for further green-labelled bonds or sukuk from the region? This round table canvassed the opinion of market players.
Following the region's inaugural green bond this year, what is the potential for further green-labelled bonds or sukuk from the region? The first part of this round table canvassed the opinion of market players.
In association with Conservation International
In the second and final part of this roundtable discussion on conservation finance, participants focussed on how conservation projects could be scaled up and what lessons could be learned from the carbon markets.
Numerous initiatives to finance conservation projects have been launched in recent years. This roundtable, organised by Environmental Finance with the help of Conservation International, explores how such projects could be scaled up and how more private capital can be attracted to such initiatives.
In association with DNV GL and FTSE Russell
In the second and final part of this roundtable discussion, participants from across the private and listed equities arena discuss themes such as the importance of the FSB Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosure, and whether environmental, social and governance (ESG) fund ratings are a positive influence on the industry.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has arguably 'gone mainstream'. This round table discussion asks participants from across the private and listed equities arena: what are the different ways of using ESG data, which metrics are proving material for investors, and what are its limitations?
In association with the Inter-American Development Bank
There has only been a handful of green bonds from Latin America. This roundtable, organised by Environmental Finance with the help of the Inter-American Development Bank, explores how to scale up the market. Part two explores the role of governments and multi-lateral development banks.
There have only been a handful of green bonds from Latin America. This roundtable, organised by Environmental Finance with the help of the Inter-American Development Bank, explores how to scale up the market.
With the support of DNV GL
As the market matures, some investors are calling for more reassurance about the environmental benefits claimed for green bonds. Part two of this roundtable explores the pros and cons of tougher standards and second-party opinions.
As growth in the green bond market shows signs of slowing, this roundtable, organised by Environmental Finance with the support of DNV GL, examines the challenges facing both issuers and investors.
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