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$1trn asset owner group launches equal voting campaign

Green Bonds round-up, 26 June

BBVA issued its first green bond, also for €1 billion, in May 2018. Since then it has issued two much smaller bonds, in September 2018 and February 2019.

Green bond round-up, 12 June 2019

The US Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) plans to enter the green bond market with a new commercial mortgage-backed security programme.

Washington State revisits emissions trading plans

Washington State has published a revised version of its plans to launch a state-wide carbon market and is seeking feedback on the proposals by 22 July.

Hawaii to issue $35m green bond

The State of Hawaii is set to issue a $35 million green bond to acquire land for conservation.

Vermont issues $28.5m green bond

The State of Vermont has become the latest in a series of US municipals to tap the green bond market this month, after it issued $28.5 million of notes.

Washington State prices $51m green bond

Washington State has issued $51 million of green bonds, well above previous estimates from market observers.

Washington State mulls carbon trading, linking with California and Quebec

Washington State is again considering establishing a carbon trading system in a move that could see it link with California and Quebec.