Category: Sustainable Finance
The World Bank (IBRD, Aaa/AAA) successfully raised $6.5 billion through a dual-tranche Sustainable Development Bond issuance, marking its largest order book to date. The offering included a $3 billion 2-year...
The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) has taken a significant step forward by officially approving the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainability. This strategic initiative is...
Canada Growth Fund (CGF) is committing up to $100 million to Svante Technologies Inc., a leader in carbon capture solutions, to fast-track the development and deployment of their innovative technologies...
India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) is set to broaden the sustainable finance landscape in its securities market, aiming to incorporate new ESG-labeled instruments. The proposed framework, which includes the...
The wave of anti-ESG sentiment is losing momentum, according to Markus Mueller, Chief Investment Officer for ESG at Deutsche Bank’s wealth management arm. “We have seen the trough in ESG...
Leading Australian banks are intensifying their efforts to align with global climate goals by cutting back on lending to carbon-intensive projects. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has committed to reducing...
Ukraine is embarking on a $20 billion plan to significantly expand its renewable energy sector, aiming to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix to 27% by 2030....
Hydro One has successfully priced a $1.2 billion offering of Medium Term Notes, bolstering its commitment to sustainability. This financing, consisting of $700 million in 4.25% Series 60 Notes due...
Iberdrola’s AI-Driven Energy Revolution Iberdrola, a global leader in clean energy, has chosen Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider for generative AI workloads, signaling a strategic move...
The World Bank has priced its largest-ever outcome bond, a $225 million Amazon Reforestation-Linked Bond, designed to tie financial returns directly to the success of reforestation projects in the Amazon....
Nest Pension is venturing into a new asset class: timberland. This strategic move is designed to diversify the pension portfolio while promoting sustainable forestry practices that benefit both the environment...
Guidewheel has raised an oversubscribed $31 million Series B funding round, spearheaded by Decarbonization Partners, a collaboration between BlackRock and Temasek. This round also saw participation from notable investors including...
Etihad Rail, the UAE’s rail network developer and operator, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by launching a Sustainable Finance Framework. This framework is designed to align future financing...
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has committed up to INR7.3 billion (approximately USD88 million) to the ENGIE Solar Power Project, a pivotal initiative in India’s renewable energy expansion. This...
Poland’s Offshore Wind Ambition Poland is setting sail on a significant green energy initiative, launching a nearly €5 billion ($5.46 billion) loan program aimed at bolstering offshore wind projects on...
Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM), a prominent REIT and leader in high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties across the U.S., has achieved a significant milestone with the full allocation...
EQT Private Equity Takes Majority Stake in AMCS EQT Private Equity has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in AMCS, a leading global provider of cloud-based, AI-enabled software for...
Standard Chartered has unveiled an innovative ESG-linked Cash Account, designed to reward corporate banking clients who achieve significant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. This new offering ties credit balance...
Qantas has become a foundational investor in the Silva Carbon Origination Fund, joining industry giants Rio Tinto and BHP. Managed by Silva Capital, a joint venture between Roc Partners and...
The U.S. Department of Energy is providing a $1.45 billion loan to Qcells, a South Korean firm, to bolster the solar manufacturing supply chain in the U.S. This marks a...
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