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Natixis joins the Climate Bonds Initiative Partners Program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2019  |  NEWS
... responsible investment arm of Institutional Shareholder Services, has been reconfirmed as a verifier under the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme. The reconfirmation underscores the successful integration of the three branches of ISS ESG ...

Climate Bond Initiative identifies nearly 400 green infrastructure projects

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... investment in green infrastructure to meet international mitigation and emissions commitments, according to the Climate Bonds Initiative. Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative The Climate Bonds Initiative has presented data and analysis on the state ...

NAB sheds light on process of issuing green RMBS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... products with green or social characteristics, Zileli said. "There will probably a little bit more of the same with climate bonds," she said. "Whether we look for issuing to new markets or not depends on market conditions, but we are continuing to add ...

Climate Bonds Initiative releases Water Criteria Phase 2 Consultation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... public consultation. Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative The Water Criteria is part of an umbrella Climate Bonds Standard "which provides investors with a verifiable, science-based screening process to evaluate bond investments bringing climate ...

Climate Bonds Initiative releases Marine Renewable Energy Criteria

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... "Releasing the Marine Renewable Energy Criteria is another step in the ongoing development of the overarching Climate Bonds Standard and suite of individual Sector Criteria," Creed said. "The engagement and contributions from the TWG and IWG members ...

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, UNEP-FI launch European Green Securities Steering Committee

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
The Climate Bonds Initiative, the UNEP-FI and other stakeholder have held the first European Green Securities Steering Committee (EGSCC) meeting, designed to promote the development of the green securities market in Europe. Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate ...

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 ...

Commonwealth Bank issues $650 million climate bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... power, energy efficient buildings and low-carbon transport projects. The CBA Climate Bond is been certified by the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI), and EY will provide external assurance on the bond until its maturation in 2022. The CBA Climate Bond is ...