World Bank launches largest-ever outcome bond to support Amazon reforestation
WASHINGTON, August 13, 2024 — The World Bank has successfully launched a groundbreaking $225 million Amazon Reforestation-Linked Bond, marking the ... Read more
ESG’s greatest success and missed potential: Increased transparency but missing on investment impact
Opinion by Nawar Alsaadi, FSA, SIPC Over the past 20 years, the most significant accomplishment of the ESG (Environmental, Social, ... Read more
Study shows investors see climate action & clean energy critical to business performance
Key Points Summary Amid growing conservative opposition to corporate ESG initiatives, some financial firms have pulled back from climate commitments. ... Read more
Britain’s FCA to tap $1 bn of ‘dormant’ cash for social and green projects
Britain’s financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has expanded the scope of the UK Dormant Assets Scheme (DAS) to ... Read more
ISS ESG unveils new emission intensity data set to aid banks in climate disclosure
In brief ISS ESG, the sustainable investment arm of ISS STOXX, has introduced a new Industry Average Emission Intensity Data ... Read more
Iberdrola, HSBC, ICO & Sabadell sign €500m renewable green loan for US, Australia & Italy
Iberdrola has secured a €500 million syndicated green loan from ICO, Sabadell, and HSBC, with coverage from Cesce under its ... Read more
