Category: Sustainable Finance
Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) has announced the acquisition of Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) from Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) for $2.0 billion in cash. After accounting for expected tax benefits of...
In a comprehensive study conducted by MSCI ESG Research, the relationship between MSCI ESG Ratings and the cost of capital for corporate equity and debt issuers was analyzed. The study...
RAKBANK Issues GCC’s First Social Bond, Supporting ESG Goals Historic Issuance RAKBANK has successfully issued a 5-year Euro Medium-Term Note (EMTN) Bond under its Social Finance Framework. Oversubscribed by more...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) are joining forces to advance green development in the Philippines through the first sustainability-linked financing package. This initiative supports ALI’s...
Masdar, the UAE’s leading clean energy company, has raised $1 billion through its second green bond issuance, following a successful $750 million debut last year. The proceeds will finance new...
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants as part of the Investing in America agenda. This initiative, spearheaded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...
Aramco, a leading integrated energy and chemicals company, has completed a $6 billion bond issuance. This issuance includes three tranches of USD-denominated senior unsecured notes under the Global Medium Term...
The HKSAR Government has successfully launched an HK$25 billion green bond offering, denominated in Renminbi (RMB), US dollars (USD), and euro (EUR) under the Government Sustainable Bond Programme. Key Details:...
Abu Dhabi’s flagship renewable energy company, Masdar, also known as Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co., is gearing up for its second major financial initiative through the issuance of dollar-denominated green...
Eurazeo’s first infrastructure program, including the Eurazeo Transition Infrastructure Fund (ETIF) and a co-investment vehicle, closed at €706 million. This exceeds the initial €500 million target by 40%, only 20...
EBRD’s Largest Green Bond Issuance The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued its largest green bond to date, a EUR 1 billion 7-year benchmark. This marks EBRD’s...
The European Commission has announced a record €7 billion investment in sustainable, safe, and smart transport infrastructure through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). This marks the largest call under the...
Blackstone (NYSE: BX) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trystar, a leading provider of electrical equipment for backup power solutions. Trystar specializes in critical electrical power solutions for...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Committee for Environmental Protection of Tajikistan have launched an $8 billion Climate Finance Plan aimed at achieving the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)...
HSBC’s New Green Initiative HSBC has unveiled HSBC Infrastructure Finance (HIF), a new unit aimed at tapping into climate-focused infrastructure and project finance opportunities. The unit will be headed by...
Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF) has announced a strategic partnership with Strathcona Resources Ltd. to develop carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) infrastructure at Strathcona’s oil sands facilities in Saskatchewan and...
The Rockefeller Foundation’s Zero Gap Fund released its 2023 annual report, showcasing its success in attracting private capital to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Fund has mobilized...
Investment for Future-Ready Fashion SHEIN, the global online fashion giant, commits to a €250 million investment in the UK and EU over the next five years. This investment aims to...
Key Statistics from the Report The London Stock Exchange Group’s report on “Investing in the Green Economy 2024” presents a comprehensive analysis of the growth, composition, and financial performance of...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is inviting Financial Institutions (FIs) globally to participate in the pilot testing of the upcoming Financial Institutions Net-Zero (FINZ) Standard. This initiative offers a...
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