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Sustainable debt round-up: National Bank of Greece, California Community Choice, CTP ... and more

COP29: MUFG backs Canada-led blended finance initiative

Canada has launched a $1.5 billion blended finance 'platform' that aims to provide climate finance to climate projects in "up to" 25 emerging markets and developing economies, with backing from MUFG.

Sustainable debt round-up: New Development Bank, Neinor Homes, Huhtamäki ... and more

CaixaBank to launch innovative 'sustainable supply chain finance' product

Spanish lender CaixaBank is preparing to launch an innovative 'sustainable supply chain finance' (SSCF) product in the "near future" which is focused on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of the suppliers not the buyers.

COP29: Climate finance vehicle prepares for inaugural bond issue

An innovative climate finance vehicle has signalled that it is ready to issue its first bonds, although they are not expected to be labelled 'green'.

Odfjell: No 'lookback' period is 'important' for transition loans

'Transition loan' pioneer Odfjell said the focus on having little to no lookback period for eligible investments was "important" for transition finance instruments, but it does require companies to make a "clear commitment" around future investments.

'Vital' LMA green loan drafting guidance to support market credibility

The Loan Market Association (LMA) has published drafting guidance for green loan transactions to encourage greater consistency and support a "more active and robust" market in the future.

Ducking public Scope 3 targets in SLBs 'tarnished' market

Although Scope 3 emissions targets are "tough," a sustainable bond investor said cases of sustainability-linked bond (SLB) issuers with public targets related to material Scope 3 emissions "tarnished" the market by not including them in their bond deal.

Slovenia 'contemplating' first sovereign SLB in Europe

Slovenia is considering issuing a sustainability-linked bond (SLB) which could become the first sovereign issuance of the performance instrument in Europe.

Thailand plans landmark debut sovereign sustainability-linked bond

Thailand is planning to raise up to THB30 billion ($890 million) from its inaugural sustainability-linked bond, making it just the third sovereign issuer of the performance-based instrument and the first in Asia.