Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

By assessing the positive and negative impacts of total volumes of financial flows and stocks on climate mitigation goals, the report found a low degree of climate-alignment across asset classes Within an outstanding corporate bonds universe of US$34 trillion in 2023, green bonds made up US$1.6

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ESG Today

APRIL 27, 2023

Issuance volumes of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds rebounded strongly in Q1 2023, resuming double-digit growth trends after falling 18% in 2022, according to a new report from Moody’s Investors Service. trillion in 2021. Non-financial corporate issuance in the U.S.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

South Pole can help you navigate the existing framework as well as the new net zero guidance (FINZ) which will replace it in Q4 2023. Finance climate action Financing climate action can take many forms, such as green bonds or sustainability-linked loans. However, greater action is required to fully realise this.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Moody’s forecasts the GSSS bond market to grow 10% in 2023 to issuance of $950 billion, after declining 18% in 2022 to $862 billion, from a record $1.05 GSSS bonds claimed a record 13% share of global bond issuance in the year, and Moody’s expects continued outperformance, with a forecast 15% share in 2023.

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3BL Media

JUNE 18, 2024

June 18, 2024 /3BL/ - Dow (NYSE: DOW) released its 2023 INtersections Report today, highlighting how the Company is advancing its ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. ethnic minorities.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The announcement follows Verizon’s issuance earlier this year of its fourth $1 billion green bond. Verizon has allocated billions from green bond offerings over the past few years to scale up its use of renewable energy. ” The Oak Trail Solar facility is expected to reach commercial operation by mid-2023.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 18, 2024

Originally published on bloomberg.com Green finance regulatory developments The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) galvanized the energy around the global green finance agenda, setting the stage for a busy 2024 of green-related rulemaking and policy guidance for the financial services sector.

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B the Change

APRIL 16, 2023

Top 10 Business Sustainability Topics of 2023 Sustainable Innovation 1. With new pressure to act on climate change, NBS members want to know how to get to net zero throughout operations. Get Started: How to Be a Net Zero Company offers guidance (with a video). How to adopt sustainable innovation.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Iberdrola has set goals to achieve carbon neutrality in its power generation plants by 2030, and to reach net zero across its full value chain by 2040, and to increase the presence of women in relevant positions to 35 % by 2030.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Sarah Peasey, Head of Europe ESG Investing at investment management firm Neuberger Berman and Co-chair of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change’s (IIGCC) Bondholder Stewardship working group, highlighted several challenges related to the alignment of labelled bonds with the net zero transition and other sustainability outcomes.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The IEA’s 2023 outlook was no better. In the first half of 2023, green finance deals, of which 58% were earmarked for renewables, overtook the aggregate of oil, gas and coal-related financing. Gas projects were not widely backed by these bonds. It found that global demand for coal, oil and gas would peak before 2030.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 4, 2024

Sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs), which first emerged in late 2019, have seen a ramp-up in adoption, as more corporates and sovereigns set ambitious commitments to transition towards net zero carbon emissions. The green bond market has taken 10 years to build out the infrastructure for UoP-labelled debt to flourish.

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3BL Media

JULY 11, 2023

Target-Based: ESG Bond Goals Have Expanded ESG-labeled bonds have come a long way quickly, and innovation shows no signs of slowing. UOPs, which are project-based, include green bonds and social bonds that firms issue to finance their environmental or social programs. Not every challenging situation gets a pass.

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Chris Hall

MAY 11, 2022

Mandatory EU Green Bond Standard risks slowing issuance, but voluntary approach can still drive Taxonomy-aligned volumes. On the face of it, the market for green bonds is heading in the right direction, and fast.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 7, 2024

Modi feels the heat – Conducted in record temperatures , the world’s biggest exercise in democracy dealt a blow to the ego of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but it’s less clear how the outcome of India’s general election will impact its net zero transition. of votes in 2023, after a failed bid to exclude it) and 11.5%

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Chris Hall

MAY 31, 2024

in 2023 to 4.9% The number of exchanges offering green bonds has increased from eight in 2016 to 34 in 2023, with a number listing a range of labelled bonds including social, sustainability-linked , green sukuk and gender-linked bonds. This contrasts with a gap of 9.7% this year – just 45.6%

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3BL Media

MAY 27, 2022

Fifth Third is committed to transparency in its climate journey and climate-related disclosures, including: Financed emissions : Measuring Scope 3 Category 15 (investments), or financed emissions, is a key step in developing net-zero aligned business strategies and targets. Issued inaugural $500 million Green Bond in November 2021.

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3BL Media

MAY 9, 2022

Fifth Third is committed to transparency in its climate journey and climate-related disclosures, including: Financed emissions : Measuring Scope 3 Category 15 (investments), or financed emissions, is a key step in developing net-zero aligned business strategies and targets. Issued inaugural $500 million Green Bond in November 2021.

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Chris Hall

DECEMBER 4, 2023

For example, in the maritime sector, zero or low-carbon fuels are still in a nascent stage of technological evolution, and it is challenging for vessels to achieve the zero-emissions required to meet “green” thresholds. These efforts serve to facilitate cross-border financing flows,” MAS said.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 25, 2022

Achieving net zero by 2050 could require the climate bond universe to reach US$36 trillion by 2025 and over US$60 trillion by 2030, it added. The ESG-labelled bond markets are typically considered to include green, social, sustainability, sustainability-linked and transition bonds. trillion per year. “By

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) will be delivering half of the financial commitments made to Indonesia and Vietnam. South Africa’s electricity system currently depends on coal for more than 80% of its power; the partnership is estimated to prevent between one to 1.5

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Sphera

JANUARY 10, 2022

The EU Taxonomy Regulation will be an essential reference in several other forthcoming sustainable finance regulations in the EU, such as those addressing disclosures or the EU green bond standard. From 2023 they will cover all EU-listed companies and non-listed companies employing 250+ people. Coverage of all activities.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 24, 2022

Governments know they must attract ESG investors to sovereign debt if they are to meet their net zero carbon emission targets by 2050. 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

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Much of the required fund-raising will be realised through sustainable bonds, said Moody’s, due to a post-pandemic focus on investment to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and major governments’ pursuit of net zero CO2 emissions targets. Developing economies globally need to invest as much as US$4.5

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Chris Hall

MAY 18, 2022

Despite severe headwinds, India remains committed to the net zero transition. . billion by 2030, thus increasing pressure on existing resources, India has huge incentive to transition to net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as fast as it can. . Large swathes of the global population are not so lucky. .

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James Militzer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The net result is that the development sector has not been able to fund enough clean cookstoves — and the necessary education and transition programs — through traditional funding like private donations and government grants. Impact finance can subsidise stove costs, making them more affordable to low-income consumers.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 14, 2023

C pathways, including both those already near net zero and those above net zero but within sectoral 1.5°C There is also certification for parts of the hydropower, commercial buildings and hydrogen production sectors, with the CBI having certification pending for eight additional sectors in 2023.

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Sustainability Matters

DECEMBER 3, 2023

More than 110 countries are striving to achieve net zero emissions in alignment with The Paris Agreement, yet Australia currently lacks a well-defined strategy for renewable energy. Tools such as green bonds can help attract greater liquidity and long-term finance 9.” Global Australia. Clean Energy Australia.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 9, 2023

N ew criteria will outline pathways and benchmarks for agricultural production to align with net zero and other green goals , says Climate Bonds. . CBI forecasts to publish its initial discussion paper in March, with the final publication of the crop and livestock production criteria expected by the end of 2023. .

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Chris Hall

DECEMBER 21, 2022

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.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

“It is never about the individual, but the collective,” says Jodi-Ann Jue Xuan Wang, 26, the daughter of first-generation immigrants who advises investors and governments on an equitable transition to net-zero. She specializes in climate policy and finance, advising investors and governments on an equitable transition to net-zero.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 29, 2023

Currently, there is no clear definition of what constitutes a “green” investment, which has led to a proliferation of green bonds that are not truly environmentally friendly.” It is going to establish an office in Beijing in mid 2023,” says Peiyuan. The post China’s ESG Policy Dash appeared first on ESG Investor.

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Chris Hall

AUGUST 18, 2023

This week, green and blue debt were in focus around the world, while the US courted further climate controversy. New peaks – Green bonds and other sustainability-related instruments demonstrated their resilience this week. The act also kickstarted an era of green investment competition.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 5, 2024

A host of oil majors receded on their climate commitments , key financial institutions started to leave climate action consortiums, and major economies like the US and UK began backsliding on their net-zero pledges. As part of these efforts, China has also sharpened its focus on green and ESG regulation.

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Chris Hall

AUGUST 2, 2024

In related news, NatWest Group issued this week the first bond by a UK bank dedicated to financing and re-financing electric vehicles (EV), raising net proceeds of €750 million (US$811.4 The EV Green Bond originated from the group’s asset finance arm – Lombard.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

of its 2023 GDP. Globally, the most recent two years covered by the ICC report (2022 and 2023) point to an increase, costing a combined US$451 billion nearly a quarter of the US$2 trillion total for the decade. There are potential opportunities both for equity and fixed income investors, the latter including green bonds issuance.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 20, 2025

In Canada, cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are leading the way in disclosing climate-related financial risks and leveraging municipal green bonds, fixed-income investments issued by cities to finance infrastructure resilience and climate initiatives. But the heightened risk is still out there.

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