Environmental Finance

JUNE 13, 2025

CAF raises €100m from BNP Paribas-backed blue bond debut 13 June 2025 Development bank CAF has raised €100 million ($116 million) from its inaugural blue bond focused on the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, the first issued under its updated sustainable bond framework. Not registered? Sign up today for free.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Deutsche Bank and DZ Bank announced that they have been mandated by the Federal Republic of Germany as joint ESG coordinators for the planned update of the government’s Green Bond Framework. The government has been one of the most active sovereign green bond issuers since its initial €6.5

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Verizon Communications announced today that it has fully allocated the $1 billion in proceeds from its most recent green bond, issued in May 2023 , will the full amount directed towards investments in renewable energy, supporting the company’s clean energy targets. we are proud to help accelerate the greening of the U.S.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

billion in green bonds, in an offering that saw strong investor demand, despite recent market headwinds. The green bond offering, consisting of a €750 million six-year maturity bond and a €750 million a ten-year maturity bond, was more than 3.5x Billion Green Bond appeared first on ESG Today.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Verizon Communications announced that it has completed a new $1 billion green bond offering, with proceeds from the issuance to be allocated entirely towards renewable energy investments. The offering marks the sixth green bond issuance for Verizon, raising $6 billion since the launch of the company’s inaugural green bond in 2019.

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Chris Hall

JULY 26, 2023

Linklaters forecasts record year for green bonds, while SLB issuance suffers Q2 slowdown. Investor demand for green, social, sustainability, sustainability-linked and transition bonds (GSS+) has surged in H1 2023, with regulatory developments bringing greater transparency and confidence to the market.

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 18, 2025

Sustainable reversal in the era of the Omnibus Directive Latest Stories NatWest Cushon picks Aviva Investors for first natural capital investment 18 June 2025 NatWests UK workplace pensions arm, NatWest Cushon, has chosen Aviva Investors Carbon Removal Fund for its first natural capital allocation. Find out more here />

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 21, 2025

And while private equity markets declined the past two years, McKinseys Global Private Markets Report for 2025 shows that a rebound is underway, with 30% of respondents saying they plan to increase their allocations. Read more: The 2025 Public 25 most sustainable public-sector companies in the world 11. million and purchased 6.5

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 6, 2025

ISSB proposals could de-rail progress on financed emissions, warns PCAF 06 June 2025 Proposals to change the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) stance on financed emissions could derail progress on reporting by financial institutions, the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) has warned.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 21, 2025

According to its 2025 report , 66% of commuters into Montreals urban centre use STMs buses and transit, saving roughly 20 tonnes of emissions for every one that STM emits. billion in support for cleantech businesses, beating its target of $10 billion by 2025. It is also one of the biggest green financiers globally. N/A* 61.1%

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 19, 2025

19 June 2025 Do sovereign sustainable bonds address the just transition? 19 June 2025 Bond frameworks have disappointed when it comes to the just transition, and guidance on best practice is needed, Judith Tyson tells Ahren Lester Triodos loans £1.5m Dont have an account yet? Not registered? Sign up today for free.

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

Finnish credit institution Municipality Finance (MuniFin) has issued its first benchmark-sized green bond of 2025, with a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) transaction that secured a record orderbook.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 15, 2021

By using a pricing mechanism that incentivizes improvement in areas aligned with the company’s 2025 sustainability goals, the loan connects the dots between financial and non-financial risks by replacing the company’s credit line, a longstanding vanguard of business worthiness, with one heavily dependent on sustainability metrics.

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 25, 2025

Nature rising on the agenda amid anti-climate and ESG rhetoric, says Aviva Latest Stories Investors see exclusion as doing little to reduce real world emissions, says Nordea 25 June 2025 Institutional investors are increasingly viewing exclusion-based sustainability investing as "somewhat artificial", says Nordea Asset Management.

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 13, 2025

CAF raises €100m from BNP Paribas-backed blue bond debut 13 June 2025 Development bank CAF has raised €100 million ($116 million) from its inaugural blue bond focused on the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, the first issued under its updated sustainable bond framework.

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 20, 2023

Most racially diverse executives: HP In 2020, under the leadership of its new CEO, Enrique Lores, HP announced a goal of doubling the number of its executives who are Black and African American by 2025. billion, thanks to environmental lending, lending through high-impact social loans and underwriting green bonds.

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 23, 2025

Foresight Natural Capital delays BNG investment over uncertainty 20 June 2025 Foresight Natural Capital has told Environmental Finance it could delay investment in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)-related opportunities amid uncertainty over the UK governments direction on the policy. Find out more here />

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 5, 2025

Exclusive: Important methane abatement guidance expected to be published imminently 05 June 2025 Excitement is growing around methane abatement investment, as an industry-led initiative prepares to publish best practice guidance around the "very important" transition finance opportunity, Environmental Finance has learned.

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 11, 2025

and more 11 June 2025 Sustainable debt round-up: Italy, EU, Madrid. and more 11 June 2025 EuGB issuance picks up pace with Covivio, Norsk Hydro debuts 11 June 2025 Two ground-breaking European Green Bond (EuGB) issues highlight the momentum building behind the gold standard sustainable bond label in the last few weeks.

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 18, 2025

and more 18 June 2025 Sustainable debt round-up: IDA, Covivio, Togo. Carrefour raises €650m from first SLB under new framework 18 June 2025 French supermarket chain Carrefour has raised €650 million ($750 million) from the first sustainability-linked bond (SLB) it has issued under its updated and expanded framework.

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ESG Today

JUNE 18, 2025

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) announced today the launch of the Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Green and Social Bond Active UCITS ETF (GEMS), expanding its range of European market active ETFs with a new sustainability-focused offering.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 13, 2024

Then to mark this pivotal moment, we’re leading with BSR’s revealing retrospective “ Beyond 2025: Setting Credible Sustainability Goals for Long-term Impact”. Anderson of Interface; and John Howell of Climate & Capital Media on Green Bonds. Find it all at- [link] ==

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 4, 2025

and more 4 June 2025 Sustainable debt round-up: IDA, African Development Bank, Piraeus Bank. and more By Ashton Rowntree Sign-in Username (E-mail address) Password Stay signed in? Dont have an account yet? To access the premium content on Environmental Finance, you must first sign in to your account. Not registered? Sign up today for free.

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 11, 2025

billion ($1.7 billion) deal also setting a record for European municipal issuers. billion ($1.7 billion) deal also setting a record for European municipal issuers. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here />

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 20, 2025

SBTi calls for corporates to test its overhauled standards 20 June 2025 Omnibus uncertainty to make EU supervisors work harder, says ESMA 20 June 2025 Renewables trust DORE to be delisted for £174.5m million ($235.4 million ($235.4 By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here />

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Telecom giant Verizon revealed today that it is on track to exceed its goal to source or generate renewable energy equivalent to 50% of its total annual electricity consumption by 2025, and set a new target to reach 100% by 2030. The 2022 green bond offering was the fourth from Verizon.

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 4, 2025

Exclusive: Important methane abatement guidance expected to be published imminently 05 June 2025 Excitement is growing around methane abatement investment, as an industry-led initiative prepares to publish best practice guidance around the "very important" transition finance opportunity, Environmental Finance has learned.

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 25, 2025

UK consults on transition plan rules, ISSB-aligned standards 25 June 2025 The UK Government has launched consultations on mandatory transition planning, UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) and assurance of sustainability reporting, as it aims to "secure the City of Londons place as the sustainable finance capital of the world".

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Environmental Finance

JANUARY 16, 2025

China is planning to issue its inaugural sovereign green bond in 2025 which would leave only a handful of G20 countries yet to issue a sustainable bond.

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 20, 2025

and more 20 June 2025 People Moves, 20 June: Quinbrook, SUSI Partners, NatureAlpha. SBTi calls for corporates to test its overhauled standards 20 June 2025 Omnibus uncertainty to make EU supervisors work harder, says ESMA 20 June 2025 Renewables trust DORE to be delisted for £174.5m million ($235.4 million ($235.4

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 20, 2025

SBTi calls for corporates to test its overhauled standards 20 June 2025 Omnibus uncertainty to make EU supervisors work harder, says ESMA 20 June 2025 Renewables trust DORE to be delisted for £174.5m million ($235.4 million ($235.4 By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here />

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 24, 2025

24 June 2025 Defending the indefensible? and more NZAOA calls for urgent deforestation action EFRAG says it aims to cut ESRS by 50% as it unveils draft proposals Latest Stories TNFD adopters nears 600 24 June 2025 Nearly 600 organisations have adopted the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), Environmental Finance heard.

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 20, 2025

SBTi calls for corporates to test its overhauled standards 20 June 2025 Omnibus uncertainty to make EU supervisors work harder, says ESMA 20 June 2025 Renewables trust DORE to be delisted for £174.5m million ($235.4 million ($235.4 By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here />

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 20, 2025

SBTi calls for corporates to test its overhauled standards 20 June 2025 Omnibus uncertainty to make EU supervisors work harder, says ESMA 20 June 2025 Renewables trust DORE to be delisted for £174.5m million ($235.4 million ($235.4 By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here />

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 20, 2025

SBTi calls for corporates to test its overhauled standards 20 June 2025 Omnibus uncertainty to make EU supervisors work harder, says ESMA 20 June 2025 Renewables trust DORE to be delisted for £174.5m million ($235.4 million ($235.4 By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here />

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Environmental Finance

JUNE 18, 2025

to English rewilding initiative 19 June 2025 Triodos loans £1.5m to English rewilding initiative 19 June 2025 NatWest Cushon picks Aviva Investors for first natural capital investment 18 June 2025 NatWests UK workplace pensions arm, NatWest Cushon, has chosen Aviva Investors Carbon Removal Fund for its first natural capital allocation.

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Environmental Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

billion) of green bonds in 2025, but said this provisional figure could be "revised upwards" when the government successfully passes its delayed 2025 budget. France is planning to issue up to 11 billion ($11.5

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