Link secures A$212m sustainability-linked loan from DBS
The funding is in Australian dollars to match the currency of Link’s latest acquisition in Sydney.
Environment, Social, Governance
Background
Sustainable and green strategies have never been more important to corporate financial health. In the Internet age, when reputations can be built and ruined at viral speed, companies are under more pressure than ever to be transparent and accountable, not just for their organisations but for their investments…
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Corporate and investment banks must reinvent themselves
A Boston Consulting Group report suggests banks must overhaul business and operating models in order to remain viable.
CTMblog: Reduction in climate warming as Coronavirus and digitisation impact
Long-term impact Coronavirus pandemic could be just what climate change needs
ABN AMRO targets €2.5bn green bond holdings
The bank aims to hit this target in its liquidity portfolio by 2022.
Rewarding business for ESG practices
CBA is providing Wesfarmers with financing to achieve its broader sustainability goals.
ESG ups the MMF burden of proof
Fitch Ratings estimates that global AUM in ESG-focused MMFs grew by 30% in 2019 to €70bn, compared with 15% growth in traditional MMFs.
Comprehensive ESG backed by world’s largest sovereign wealth fund
Norges Bank calls for companies to improve and increase ESG disclosures.
A.P. Moller - Maersk links US$5bn revolving credit facility to CO2 performance
The credit margin under the facility will be adjusted based on its progress in reducing CO2 emissions per cargo moved by 60% by 2030.
MUFG partners with Sydney Airport to deliver first ESG-linked US private placement
Coupon payments on the financing can vary two-ways according to the performance of the borrowers' sustainability and ESG metrics.
Deutsche Bank research notes increasing relevance of green bonds in the corporate bond market
In 2018 and 2019, around half of green bond issuance came from either corporates or financials.
Standard Chartered pledges US$75bn to sustainable development goals
The bank also commits to net zero carbon emissions from its operations by 2030.
Customers willing to drop brands on perceived environmental impact
ING studies find consumer adoption of circular practices relies on convenience, availability and understanding of sustainable options.
Green bonds set to gain strength in 2020 following record year
China, USA, France and Germany dominated the green bonds market in 2019, accounting for over 40% of all proceeds globally.
HSBC’s Green Deposits debut in UK and Singapore
The accounts will help support green projects backed by the bank.
“Greta Thunberg is saving the planet AND reshaping the global investment industry”
Says major investor and adds that investors need to focus on the priorities of the millenials and GenZ
How can corporate treasury departments reduce their CO2 impact?
Reducing business air travel should be the first target
Does corporate treasury have a purpose?
Does your corporate treasury department have a purpose as well as a vision?
Davos 2020: Deutsche Bank report highlights sustainable growth
The bank asks if humans will sacrifice economic growth to halt environmental damage.
CTMcast - 9 January: Weekly review
Review of the key items and posts covered in the last six days.
Welltower closes inaugural green bond offering
The offering of US$500m of senior notes is due in February 2027.
Mastercard and Doconomy extend sustainability collaboration
S&P Global joins the effort to power a global platform available to all issuers.
Nordea research shows customer demand drives corporate sustainability
Brand value and regulations are also encouraging sustainability efforts in the Nordics.
Report identifies gap between intention and action in ESG efforts among Asian companies
Refinitiv data sees Hong Kong companies with the best overall performance in Asia, followed South Korea and India.
Swedbank acts as structuring advisor for Swedavia’s Green Bond Framework
The framework enables Swedavia to issue green bonds under its existing medium-term note programme.