Intesa Sanpaolo in circular economy financing for Schwarz Group subsidiary
by Ben Poole
The transaction draws on the bank’s dedicated €5bn financing facility.
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Global green & ESG-linked loan volumes increased nearly 2.5 times in 2019
by Jack Large
Refinitiv LPC’s Year in ESG/Green Lending report also showed BNP was leading lender and largest deal was with Royal Dutch Shell
Goldman Sachs fossil finance policy shines spotlight on other US banks
by Ben Poole
The bank has ruled out thermal coal and Arctic oil projects, commits to exit coal mining.
Deutsche Bank report highlights importance of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
by Ben Poole
The initiative reaches 65% of the world's population and covers half of global GDP.
EBA pushes for early action on sustainable finance
by Ben Poole
The EBA’s workplan on sustainable finance will focus first on key metrics and disclosure to support banks’ green strategies.
Mastercard and Doconomy extend sustainability collaboration
by Ben Poole
S&P Global joins the effort to power a global platform available to all issuers.
Global standard for tax transparency introduced
by Ben Poole
The GRI Tax Standard is designed to ensure multinationals show more transparency around their taxes.
US companies and labour unions unite for climate action
by Ben Poole
ING says the alliance underlines the importance of a stable transition to a low-carbon economy.
Propelling the Taiwanese green bond market
by Ben Poole
Ørsted secures first green New Taiwan dollar bond to be issued by a foreign corporate in Taiwan.
Scientists’ warning: a cascade of climate tipping points is possible
by Jack Large
Warning of ‘existential threat to civilisation’ as impacts lead to cascade of unstoppable events
Crédit Agricole CIB has green intentions with €100m transition bond
by Ben Poole
The bond, subscribed by AXA, has a 10-year maturity and will pay a coupon of 0.55%.
ING survey outlines consumer thoughts on corporate environmental practices
by Ben Poole
Almost three-quarters of those polled would accept lower growth if it protects the environment.
BNP Paribas announces complete coal exit and raises financing targets for renewable energies
by Ben Poole
The bank will cease all financing related to the thermal coal sector in 2030 in the EU and worldwide by 2040.
Nordea research shows customer demand drives corporate sustainability
by Ben Poole
Brand value and regulations are also encouraging sustainability efforts in the Nordics.
MAS US$2bn investments programme to support growth of green finance in Singapore
by Ben Poole
The first investment of the programme is a US$100m placement in the BIS Green Bond Investment Pool.
Barclays creates Sustainable and Impact Banking Group
by Ben Poole
The group centralises work with clients solving global ESG challenges, and with clients seeking sustainable financing.
PNC issues inaugural green bond
by Ben Poole
Proceeds will fund eligible projects that promote a transition to a low-carbon economy.
Report identifies gap between intention and action in ESG efforts among Asian companies
by Ben Poole
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
by Ben Poole
The framework enables Swedavia to issue green bonds under its existing medium-term note programme.
RBC supports AI research on climate change
by Ben Poole
The bank's Borealis AI arm partners with Quebec AI Institute Mila to work on a tool to bring climate change into sharp focus.
ABN AMRO, Rabobank and BNP Paribas team up to support sustainable coffee farming
by Ben Poole
US$25m loan facility aims to empower over 100,000 coffee farmers through ‘NKG Bloom’ initiative.
Rusal to enter into Russia’s first sustainability linked syndicated pre-export finance facility
by Ben Poole
It is a five year US$750m facility, the first arranged by global commercial banks in the country.
ABN AMRO partners with Ecochain to accelerate the sustainability shift
by Ben Poole
The partnership, following a successful pilot, aims to capture the link between sustainability and financial data.
Levi Strauss announces global water action strategy for its supply chain
by Ben Poole
The strategy includes water targets for global suppliers and aims to significantly reduce overall water use.