BNP Paribas issues A$140m in green bonds
by Ben Poole
The issuance is linked to Australia's first forward-looking climate index.
Sustainable Funding/Investment
New ESG scores and risk management promote sustainable finance transition
by Ben Poole
Refinitiv has debuted Fund ESG scores, while Turnkey has launched a risk management platform that tackles ESG in the supply chain.
Swedbank doubles down on green bonds
by Ben Poole
The bank has published its Green Bond Impact Report 2019, while subsidiary Robur invests in Swedish Export Credit green transaction.
Sustainable borrowing base facility seeks to enhance food supply chains
by Ben Poole
Rabobank and FMO have committed to the facility to support Agrocorp during volatile times.
Green deposits gain traction
by Ben Poole
Standard Chartered's sustainable deposits hit the US$2bn mark, showing corporate commitment to green cash management.
Link secures A$212m sustainability-linked loan from DBS
by Ben Poole
The funding is in Australian dollars to match the currency of Link’s latest acquisition in Sydney.
ABN AMRO targets €2.5bn green bond holdings
by Ben Poole
The bank aims to hit this target in its liquidity portfolio by 2022.
Rewarding business for ESG practices
by Ben Poole
CBA is providing Wesfarmers with financing to achieve its broader sustainability goals.
Comprehensive ESG backed by world’s largest sovereign wealth fund
by Ben Poole
Norges Bank calls for companies to improve and increase ESG disclosures.
JPMorgan Chase expands commitment to green policies
by Ben Poole
The firm is facilitating US$200bn in 2020 for transactions that support climate action and efforts to advance UN sustainable goals.
A.P. Moller - Maersk links US$5bn revolving credit facility to CO2 performance
by Ben Poole
The credit margin under the facility will be adjusted based on its progress in reducing CO2 emissions per cargo moved by 60% by 2030.
CTMcast - 27 February 2020 : Review of key recent posts
by Jack Large
Jack and Ben reviewed the last week’s developments and stories, including the ACT Cash Management Conference.
MUFG partners with Sydney Airport to deliver first ESG-linked US private placement
by Ben Poole
Coupon payments on the financing can vary two-ways according to the performance of the borrowers' sustainability and ESG metrics.
European Parliament challenges ECB over green policies
by Ben Poole
It calls for ECB policies to better reflect environmental and climate goals.
Deutsche Bank research notes increasing relevance of green bonds in the corporate bond market
by Ben Poole
In 2018 and 2019, around half of green bond issuance came from either corporates or financials.
Gunvor renews US$725m sustainability-linked facility
by Ben Poole
Per the deal, Gunvor received a discount on its interest rate as sustainability targets were met.
Standard Chartered pledges US$75bn to sustainable development goals
by Ben Poole
The bank also commits to net zero carbon emissions from its operations by 2030.
Commerzbank joins the Climate Bonds Partner Programme
by Ben Poole
The bank has been a signatory of the Green Bond Principles since 2014.
BNP Paribas and EIF launch €10m fund to co-invest in EU social impact bonds
by Ben Poole
The fund provides a tool for the EU to improve access to financing for various social organisations and companies.
Deutsche Bank partners with the European Investment Bank on latest green bond
by Ben Poole
The two banks previously partnered on the world's first green bond in 2007.
What’s holding back circular economy growth?
by Ben Poole
Two new reports from ING explore the progress of this economic model.
Green bonds set to gain strength in 2020 following record year
by Ben Poole
China, USA, France and Germany dominated the green bonds market in 2019, accounting for over 40% of all proceeds globally.
Lloyds Bank rolling out corporate tools as part of carbon cutting pledge
by Ben Poole
The banking group pledges to cut carbon by more than 50% in the next decade to help finance a green future.
Banking sector ‘active mindset’ key to accelerating response to climate crisis
by Ben Poole
BEI report outlines path to a greener future for banks.