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Is swapping debt to protect nature the key to solving Africa's climate woes?

Corporate Knights

In response, Kenya and other African pioneers are exploring alternative financing mechanisms such as green bonds and debt-for-nature swaps. trillion in community green bonds in 2022, according to the African Development Bank Group. Europe alone issued more than $100 billion in green bonds that year.

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Walmart Allocates over $1 Billion to Renewable Energy, Sustainable Buildings, Circular Economy

ESG Today

Walmart announced the release of its first Green Bond Impact Report, indicating that the company has allocated $1.1 billion in green bond proceeds, with top investment areas including renewable energy, sustainable buildings, and waste reduction and circular economy initiatives.

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ICYMI Fifth Third's New Operational Sustainability Goals

3BL Media

Fifth Third has been carbon neutral for these emissions since 2020 with the purchase of 100% renewable power and verified carbon offsets for the remaining emissions. Issued inaugural $500 million Green Bond in November 2021.

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Fifth Third Sets New Operational Sustainability Targets by 2030

3BL Media

Fifth Third has been carbon neutral for these emissions since 2020 with the purchase of 100% renewable power and verified carbon offsets for the remaining emissions. Issued inaugural $500 million Green Bond in November 2021.

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Divergent Asian Taxonomies Create Confusion for Investors

Chris Hall

Although China – through the Green Bond Endorsed Projects Catalogue – Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand all exclude gas financing, most Asian taxonomies are more permissive in that regard. In Indonesia, financing for new and existing coal plants is classified as ‘green’ or ‘transition finance’,” said Iyer. “It

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Divergent Asian Taxonomies Create Confusion for Investors

Chris Hall

Although China – through the Green Bond Endorsed Projects Catalogue – Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand all exclude gas financing, most Asian taxonomies are more permissive in that regard. In Indonesia, financing for new and existing coal plants is classified as ‘green’ or ‘transition finance’,” said Iyer. “It

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This Week’s Fund News: LGIM Broadens Equity Index ESG Range

Chris Hall

The Essential Portfolio Selection (EPS) Quintet Earth UCITS fund is managed by DWS and aims to combine equal exposure to green bonds and low-carbon equities. Carbon offset activities will be managed in partnership with myclimate, a NGO climate protection agency.