Tag: sustainable finance

UNDP Launches Sustainable Finance Office in Dublin

UNDP launches Sustainable Finance Project Office in Dublin with €7.5M from Irish Government to drive global impact.

DBS And Henderson Land Seal $640M ESG Loan Deal

DBS and Henderson Land secure HKD 5B ESG loan to boost sustainability goals and support community projects.

Saudi Arabia Issues First Euro Green Bond In MENA

Saudi Arabia issues first euro-denominated green bond, raising €1.5B with strong investor demand.

DOF Boosts ITSF Role To Advance Sustainable Finance

DOF accelerates sustainable finance by expanding ITSF’s role, focusing on policy, financing, and investment.

NZBA Retreats From 1.5°C, Eases Climate Targets

NZBA shifts from 1.5°C to below 2°C goal, citing slow policy progress and challenges in sectoral decarbonization.

Mombak Secures $18M For Amazon Reforestation Efforts

Mombak raises $18M from Santander and BNDES to expand Amazon reforestation and boost Brazil’s carbon market.

ISS ESG Launches Sustainability Bond Rating for Investors

ISS ESG launches a Sustainability Bond Rating to assess impact and risk of labeled bonds, aiding investors with insights.

BBVA And EIB Unlock €185M For Green Housing In Spain

BBVA and EIB unlock €185M to fund energy-efficient housing in Spain, boosting sustainability and climate resilience.

Mirova, Robeco Launch Avoided Emissions Platform

Mirova and Robeco launch AEP to standardize avoided emissions metrics, boosting transparency in sustainable finance.

Global Firms Tie Executive Pay to Sustainability Goals

Global firms tie executive pay to ESG goals, aligning incentives with sustainability, climate action, and diversity targets.

UK Launches Standards To Boost Integrity In Nature Investments

UK launches standards to enhance integrity in nature investments, combating greenwashing and boosting restoration.

ING Becomes First Global Bank With SBTi-Approved Targets

ING becomes the first global bank with SBTi-approved targets for reducing financed emissions.

China Issues First Yuan-Denominated Green Bonds in London

China will issue its first yuan-denominated sovereign green bonds in London, aiming to attract global investment.

Global Edge Commits $100M To ONE AMAZON Conservation

Global Edge commits $100M to ONE AMAZON, leveraging tech and blockchain for rainforest conservation.

BNP Paribas AM Launches €800M Venture And Impact Platform

BNP Paribas AM launches €800M Venture and Impact platform to drive innovation, sustainability, and fintech.

Standard Chartered Issues First Social Bond For Growth

Standard Chartered raises €1 billion through its first Social bond to support sustainable development in emerging markets.

UNGC And PRI Unite Leaders To Accelerate Sustainable Finance

UNGC and PRI unite business leaders to drive sustainable finance for SDG progress and climate resilience.

David Pagliaro Appointed Chief Strategy Officer

David Pagliaro appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Sustainalytics to lead global product strategy and expansion.

IFC $100M Loan to QNB Leasing Boosts Sustainability

IFC’s $100M loan to QNB Leasing boosts sustainable energy, blue finance, and SME growth in Türkiye.

Wells Fargo Drops Climate Goals, Focuses on Finance

Wells Fargo drops key climate goals, including net-zero financed emissions, focusing on sustainable finance.

Goldman Sachs Launches Biodiversity Bond Fund

Goldman Sachs launches its first biodiversity bond fund to support nature conservation through fixed income.