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India Prepares to Issue Inaugural Green Bond

ESG Today

The Government of India announced the release of its Sovereign Green Bonds framework, in preparation for the country’s inaugural issuance of green bonds to finance renewable energy, clean transport, sustainable water, and other environmental sustainability projects.

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The Value of Investing in Resilience

Chris Hall

Their awareness has come a long way since her joint presentation with Michael Mullan, Programme Lead, Climate Adaptation Finance and Investment at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, on how to align finance with climate resilient development “fell on deaf ears” at COP26 in Glasgow. “[At

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The ESG Interview: How Green is Government Debt?

Chris Hall

Data from the Climate Bonds Initiative reveals sovereign global, social and sustainable (GSS) bond volumes increased by 103% in 2021 raising cumulative issuance to US$193 billion compared to US$95.2 Green bonds provided most of the additional US$97.8 This compares with €28 billion in green bonds and €0.6

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Sustainable Finance and Upcoming Reporting Requirements in 2022

Sphera

Even after the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) came to a close last November, the ESG landscape still remains unclear. From 2023 they will cover all EU-listed companies and non-listed companies employing 250+ people. Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation SFDR (Effective Jan.

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Dawn of a Renewable Era

Chris Hall

At COP26, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to reduce the country’s emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030 and promised to raise the percentage of renewables in its energy mix to 50%, growing India’s non-fossil fuel energy capacity to 500 gigawatts (GW) by the end of the decade, achieving 175 GW by the end of 2022. .

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JETPs Stuck at Departure Gate

Chris Hall

To support emerging market climate transitions, developed countries and private investors are drawing up an ambitious blueprint, but is it working?

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More Relief than Regret as Montreal Fails to Make it Mandatory

Chris Hall

This is a clear indication to private finance, but its sub-clauses go further by making specific reference to blended finance, impact funds, green bonds and biodiversity credits, combining with climate finance initiatives where appropriate. Beyond climate.