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Green Bond Issuance - July 2017

Lessons from the Repsol bond

I recently had an interesting chat with a leading green bond underwriter. He wanted to know whether I thought a green bond to finance energy-from-waste would be well received by the market.

DNB joins project to implement TCFD recommendations

DNB, Norway's largest financial services group, has joined a UN-sponsored project to develop practical ways to improve disclosure and reporting of the impacts of climate change.

ISO green bond standard working group to be established

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the development of an international green bond standard that experts say could strengthen the appeal of the green label for investors.

HgCapital sells stake in Irish wind assets to Japanese

Invis Energy, a joint venture between HgCapital and engineering company Craydel, has sold a 60% stake in five Irish wind farms to a group of Japanese investors. The price paid was not disclosed.

$5trn at risk: climate change is biggest investment issue of our lifetime

The transition to a low-carbon economy will put $5 trillion of listed assets at risk of disruption, according to the manager of a sustainability-themed fund.

2018 could be 'pivotal year' for green bond funds, says Fitch

Next year could mark a turning point in the evolution of green bond funds, according to Fitch Ratings.

Mexico City airport green bonds could reach $6bn

The green bond programme from Mexico City Airport Trust could reach $6 billion by 2020, according to S&P Global.

Water utility ends dry patch for UK green bonds

A water utility has priced a £250 million ($330 million) green bond, in the first issue from the UK for a year.

EU carbon market weekly update - 31 July 2017

Lower auction supply in August should provide support to EU Allowance prices, but thin markets are likely and are susceptible to volatility, says Louis Redshaw