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Volkswagen's environmental rating from Vigeo plummets 90%
24 September 2015Car giant Volkswagen has seen its first sustainability-rating downgrade since it hit the headlines last week for cheating emissions tests.
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Volkswagen warned to fasten seatbelt for ESG rating downgrades
23 September 2015The emissions scandal that has engulfed Volkswagen (VW) has left the company staring down the barrel of a downgrade from some environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysts.
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The hidden benefits of green bonds: reflections from an issuer
11 September 2015Issuing a green bond has more benefits for the issuer than mere investor diversification, says Manuel Thomas.
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ESG index launched for emerging markets
24 June 2015A new index has been launched covering emerging market stocks with high environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings.
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World Bank to issue 100th green bond
02 June 2015The World Bank is to issue its 100th green bond – an equity-linked note for retail investors in the US.
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World Bank launches two more retail green bonds
20 May 2015The World Bank has sold nearly $30 million of green bonds to US investors, and has launched an Italian offering.
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A range of opinions
13 April 2015Second-party opinion providers are becoming increasingly important to the green bond market. Sophie Robinson Tillett takes a look at the different providers
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French recycling firm issues €480m green bond
25 March 2015A French recycling company has issued a €480 million ($526 million) green bond to help refinance its assets.
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World Bank responds to investor demand with second Green Growth Bond
11 March 2015The World Bank has launched its second index-linked green bond for retail investors, following the success of its inaugural issue in January.
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People moves
02 February 2015A round-up of the latest new appointments and moves in the industry, including changes at Abengoa, Rabobank and Solarcentury.