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The potential of green bonds in emerging markets

Renewable Energy World

Since 2011, annual global energy transition investment (renewable energy, CCS, electrified transport, hydrogen, electrified heat, energy storage) has almost doubled, from $290b to $501b. What is the potential of green bonds to address this imbalance? By Sarah Casey, Portfolio Director, Climate Council.

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Annual sustainable bond issuance falls for first time since 2011

Environmental Finance

Total sustainable bond issuance fell by a fifth in 2022 amid challenging fixed income markets, but green bond issuance continued to recover market share from its younger labels.

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AllianceBernstein Commits to Net Zero Pathway

3BL Media

As part of its net zero strategy for business operations, AB will continue its initiative to locate 85% of employees in green buildings by 2025 and will explore renewable energy options. The firm currently invests approximately $6 billion in green bonds, KPI-linked securities and ESG structures as part of this effort.

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Strengthening the ‘Environment’ Component of ESG: How Financial Institutions Can Bring Green Financing into the Mainstream in India

James Militzer

Green Financial Instruments: Contrasting India to the Global Market. In the global market there are dedicated ESG funds and green instruments (ranging from green bonds to green insurance ) to facilitate projects – not only in the domain of climate finance, but also focused on the environmental objectives necessary to support sustainability.

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From the Fifth Third 2021 TCFD Report: Letter from the Chairman & CEO

3BL Media

We have worked hard to become an industry leader in environmental sustainability since we launched our program and began our journey in 2011. Just a few months ago, in November 2021, Fifth Third settled the issuance of its inaugural Green Bond for $500 million. We are committed to doing well by doing good.

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25 badass women shaping climate action in 2021

GreenBiz

The pandemic didn’t stop Verizon from advancing its sustainability strategy significantly over the past 12 months, with a pledge to become carbon neutral by 2035 and the pricing of a second $1 billion green bond meant to support the construction of renewable energy resources for its telecommunications networks. LinkedIn | Twitter.