Are banks really going green, or just greenwashing? Part two

With banks' sustainability commitments under fire, are science-based targets the answer, asks Christopher Marchant

ING launches sustainability-linked swap contract

ING has structured an interest rate swap in which the payments by the client will be determined, in part,…

ESG

Cofco signs $2.1bn sustainability loan in first for China

Cofco International has agreed a $2.1 billion sustainability-linked loan with a consortium of 20 banks,…

Debt

Green and sustainability loans: the growth accelerates

The green and sustainability-linked loan market grew exponentially last year. The next growth spurt could be driven by emerging markets, Michael Hurley writes

Banks eye opportunities in the circular economy

Several recent initiatives suggest the financial sector is starting get to grips with the concept of a ‘circular economy’, says Graham Cooper

Debt

The green and sustainability loan market: ready for take-off

Green and sustainability loans are the hot new trend in sustainable finance. Could they outgrow the booming green bond market, ask Nick Roumpis and Peter Cripps.

Debt

ING loan to Philips incentivises greater sustainability

ING has led a group of banks in an innovative loan deal with Philips that links the interest paybable…

Corporate,Debt,ESG

ING increases sustainable lending by 16.7%

Dutch lender ING Bank has increased its sustainability lending for the first half of the year to €27…

Debt,Green Bonds

ING measures its sustainable lending

The Dutch bank believes assessing the sustainability credentials of its corporate loan book could help it outperform in the long-term. Peter Cripps reports

Corporate,Debt,Investment