UK "could spur more sovereign 'green+' bonds" in runup to COP

The UK government has been urged to issue a 'green+ bond' that could be imitated by other sovereigns…

Debt,Green Bonds,Policy

UNDP publishes SDG Impact Standards for private equity

A set of standards designed to help private equity fund managers and investors finance the UN Sustainable…

Debt,Equity,IMPACT,Natural Capital

Push for UK 'green+' sovereign bond gathers momentum

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BlackRock's iShares launches first climate-risk adjusted government bond fund

BlackRock has launched a product that is believed to be the first climate-risk-adjusted exchange-traded…

Debt,ESG,Investment

Science Based Targets initiative launches financial sector framework

Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched its "breakthrough" pilot framework for financial…

Carbon,Debt,Equity,Insurance,Investment,Natural Capital,Stranded Assets

Moody's plugs more ESG data into flagship ratings and research platform

Moody's has expanded its flagship CreditView platform to incorporate environmental, social and governance…

Debt,ESG,ESG Data

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up, 30 September: Equites and CLS

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ECB gives green light to sustainability-linked bonds

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) will be eligible…

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Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Aligned, Farrer Park, StarHub, FENC and Iberdrola

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IFC tightens coal phase-out conditions on financial clients

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has strengthened its approach to thermal coal investment…

Carbon,Debt,Equity,Investment,Policy

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up, 16 September: FRV and Wilmar International

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Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: FirstRand, CapitaLand, Bell & Evans

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Trafigura signs $500m low-carbon financing facility

Commodities trader Trafigura has established a 'low carbon aluminium' financing platform of up to $500…

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Covid-19 is first sustainability crisis of 21st century, says Pimco

The Covid-19 pandemic is arguably the first sustainability crisis of the 21st century, and is likely…

Debt,Green Bonds

Paper firm Suzano outlines sustainability-linked financing framework

Brazilian paper and pulp firm Suzano has launched its sustainability-linked securities framework ahead…

Carbon,Debt,ESG,Green Bonds

Triodos IM to launch UK impact bond fund

Triodos Investment Management (IM) is set to launch an impact bond fund for UK-based investors.

Debt,IMPACT

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Ghana and Hongkong Land

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More energy efficient properties 'cut risk of mortgage default'

The risk of default for mortgages on the most energy efficient properties is lower than less efficient…

Carbon,Debt,Investment,Policy

Kommuninvest prepares social impact loans, eyes social bond

Sweden's Kommuninvest has established a 'committee on social sustainability' to examine applications…

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Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Ista and Acciona

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