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IGCC survey finds institutional investors seeking to increase low-carbon investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... strategies, which the report suggests "may also be a reflection of the emerging frameworks, such as the Climate Bonds Standard, for ease of assessing and certifying capital that is being allocated to climate change solutions in this asset class." The ...

Climate Bonds Initiative analyses disclosure of use of proceeds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... than new projects. "This is allowable under the Green Bond Principles, but not under all market standards (Climate Bonds Standard and [Bank of China] BoC require reporting for the life of the bond)," the report said. "This is common in ABS, where loans ...

Investa Commercial Property Fund Issues $100 million certified green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... to a low carbon economy." Investa will use the proceeds towards low-carbon building projects that meet Climate Bonds Standard criteria, said Nina James, general manager, corporate sustainability. "'Investa is meeting the highest of international standards ...

Queensland Treasury Corporation issues $750m green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
The Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) has issued an inaugural AUD$750 million, seven-year green bond certified by the Climate Bonds Initiative. Queensland State Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Curtis Pitt The QTC Green Bond has a ...

Climate Bonds Standard approves Deloitte France, Deloitte Luxembourg

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
Deloitte France and Deloitte Luxembourg have been confirmed as approved verifiers under the The Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme. Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative "Both these organisations add welcome depth and breadth to our ...

NAB launches social bond focusing on companies, gender equality

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... solar and wind energy projects and electrified transportation, she said. The bond was certified against the Climate Bonds Standard by DnB. Proceeds from the bond will refinance renewable energy and low carbon transport projects and assets in the UK ...

Monash University issues world-first certified green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... dollars and Australian dollars over 15 years, 17.5 years or 20 years. The bond has been certified under the Climate Bonds Standard by the Climate Bonds Standards Board, and Monash University engaged Ernst and Young to provide verification that funds ...

MEP Werke GmbH, Strasser Capital join Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUN 2016  |  NEWS
... facilities and five low carbon commercial properties. The underlying assets have all been certified under the Climate Bonds Standard, and the commercial properties are five-stars or higher under the NABERS rating system. The Westpac Climate Bond is the ...

Westpac Group issues $500m climate bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... low carbon commercial properties, Westpac said. The underlying asses have all been certified under the Climate Bonds Standard, and the commercial properties are five-stars or higher under the NABERS rating system. The Westpac Climate Bond is the first ...

FlexiGroup prices first green asset-backed security transaction

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... green tranche is a Class A2-G note backed by solar PV receivables and is Climate Bond Certified by the Climate Bonds Standard Board based in London. It is the first ever transaction of its type in Australia. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) ...