Rising global tax scrutiny highlights the case for change
GRI’s Tax Standard seeks to address the impact of corporate tax avoidance.
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US$200m climate debt fund launched by responsAbility
The fund is targeting the lack of access to clean power, particularly in areas of Africa and Asia.
Davos 2020: Deutsche Bank report highlights sustainable growth
The bank asks if humans will sacrifice economic growth to halt environmental damage.
Intesa Sanpaolo in circular economy financing for Schwarz Group subsidiary
The transaction draws on the bank’s dedicated €5bn financing facility.
Global green & ESG-linked loan volumes increased nearly 2.5 times in 2019
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
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
The initiative reaches 65% of the world's population and covers half of global GDP.
EBA pushes for early action on sustainable finance
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
S&P Global joins the effort to power a global platform available to all issuers.
Global standard for tax transparency introduced
The GRI Tax Standard is designed to ensure multinationals show more transparency around their taxes.
US companies and labour unions unite for climate action
ING says the alliance underlines the importance of a stable transition to a low-carbon economy.
Propelling the Taiwanese green bond market
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
Warning of ‘existential threat to civilisation’ as impacts lead to cascade of unstoppable events
Crédit Agricole CIB has green intentions with €100m transition bond
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
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
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
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
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
The group centralises work with clients solving global ESG challenges, and with clients seeking sustainable financing.
PNC issues inaugural green bond
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
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.
RBC supports AI research on climate change
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
US$25m loan facility aims to empower over 100,000 coffee farmers through ‘NKG Bloom’ initiative.