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🗽☀️🌳 Next up at Environmental Finance's annual 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘀 in New York is a panel discussion on the shifting tides of ESG debate and what it means for the labelled bond market. Featuring: ▶️ Daniel Buza, VP Treasurer, Equinix ▶️ Fernando Reiter, Corporate Financing Director, Cemex ▶️ Anne van Riel, Head of Sustainable Finance Capital Markets Americas, BNP Paribas With thanks to our sponsors: BNP Paribas CIB | Crédit Agricole CIB | ING | Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking | IFC - International Finance Corporation | Moody's | Santander Corporate & Investment Banking | T. Rowe Price | Santander Corporate & Investment Banking | Sustainable Fitch | MSCI Inc. | S&P Global | ClimateAligned | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group #efbonds #fixedincome #bonds #greenbonds #debtcapitalmarket #DCM #sustainability #esg #greenfinance #transition #debt #greendebt #greenloan #loan #investment

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group has lent its expertise to Environmental Finance's latest ‘Sustainable Loans Insight. This report focuses on the latest developments in the sustainable loans market, featuring in-depth analysis of loans issued in the past year.   For this edition colleagues from Sustainable Finance, EMEA Natalya Tueva (Head of Sustainable Finance), Eleni Askianaki (Director) and Indira Masullo (Director) co-authored a thought leadership piece: ‘Putting Fund Finance on a Sustainable Footing’.   This article delves into the importance of ESG factors in fund finance, key considerations, mechanisms and challenges in applying sustainable finance approaches to fund finance and offers a view on the growth potential of this market. This collaborative effort between our Sustainable Finance and Subscription Finance teams highlights SMBC’s dedication to proactively incorporating sustainable finance techniques throughout the fund finance market.   Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ecynS4TG #TeamSMBC #SustainableFinance

Sustainable Fitch has assigned ING Bank Śląski S.A. (ING Polska) an ESG Entity Rating of ‘2’. The bank’s entity score is 64, which reflects its sustainability strategy and commitments, incorporation of ESG factors in lending activities, good environmental and social profiles and good corporate governance. LEARN MORE: https://ow.ly/AoGS50QkjCI ING Śląski is a universal bank in Poland with more than 8,000 employees across its branches and subsidiaries and PLN217 billion in total assets as of end-2022. #ESG #ESGRating #SustainableFinance #Sustainability

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. Tim Slütter (Head of APG’s Credits team) and Joshua Linder, CFA (Senior Credit Analyst, Lead Sustainability Research) reflect on how their focus is expanding and how this helps to fulfill the goals of APG's clients. Read the full article on our website. ⤵️ #APG #AssetManagement #Sustainability #Finance

#ICYMI Crédit Agricole CIB took the lead as the most active sustainability coordinator in Envrionmental Finance Data's 2023 sustainability coordinator league table, facilitating an impressive 60 sustainable loan deals totaling over $63 billion! 🚀 The bank's landmark deals included the renewal of a $17.25 billion facility with Ford and an $8.8 billion green loan with Pattern Energy Group. 💡✨ Despite a market contraction, multiple banks including SMBC Group and ING also increased the number of deals in which they have acted as sustainability coordinators. 🌐💪👏 Read more: 📰👉 https://lnkd.in/e8kBRuxV #SustainableFinance #SustainableLoans #GreenFinance #SustainabilityLeaders #LoanMarket #ESGLoans

We're back with our third ESG Loans Insights Report - a must-read for anyone working in sustainable lending. We analysed the key features of the sustainability-linked loans, green loans and social loans we advised on across EMEA in 2023. Based on that data, we've drawn out the key industry trends in this fast-moving market. As well as giving a general market overview, we touch on: 🚢 key industry sectors 💲 impact on interest margins 📃 consequences of breach ❌ triggers for declassification Click through for the full report. (It's only four pages long and there are some graphs to look at too!)

We’ve just released the third iteration of our Responsible Capital ESG Loans Insight Report which delves into the commercial and technical aspects of these transactions. 🌱 Having reviewed the anonymised data from sustainability linked loans we acted on in 2023 across EMEA, we’ve condensed the trends we saw on key negotiating points and noted differences between sectors and industries. 🪴 At four pages long, it’s a useful 5 minute insight for those working in this ever-evolving market. 🌳 #sustainablefinance #esginvesting

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group,a Tokyo-based banking group, announced the release of its new Sustainable Finance Framework, setting out eligible categories of environmental and social projects funded through the bank, financed through the issuance of Green, Social, and Sustainability bonds and loans. Studying this framework requires a collaborative effort with us! Let's get you started in your sustainability journey. #Sustainability #ESGReporting #CorporateSustainability #ESGNews #BihasaConstultancy Read more: https://lnkd.in/dZkCGcT8

💸 HSBC Shareholders call for clarity on Green Finance 💸 🚨 What happened? 🚨 At HSBC's Annual General Meeting, a coalition of shareholders, including the Ethos Foundation (Switzerland), Epworth Investment Management Limited, and Royal London Asset Management , demanded that HSBC explicitly outline how they will allocate their $1 trillion sustainable finance commitment and set a clear funding target for renewable energy. 📢 Why it's important? 📢 Jeanne Martin from ShareAction emphasized the necessity for transparency. While HSBC's $1 trillion target by 2030 sounds impressive, the lack of detail on spending raises concerns. Investors need clarity to ensure the bank is genuinely advancing towards net zero and effectively addressing climate finance gaps. 👩🎓 What it means for skill development? 👩🎓 This push for transparency marks a pivotal moment for skill development in the financial sector. As banks are called to be more specific and transparent, there will be a greater need for professionals skilled in sustainable finance, green investment strategies, and ESG reporting. 🌟 Key takeaway 🌟 Transparency in sustainable finance is essential. Clear, detailed targets not only hold banks accountable but also drive the demand for specialized skills in the green finance sector.

The rise of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies is transforming the business landscape. Companies that prioritise ESG not only enhance their appeal to customers, employees, and investors but also boost their chances of securing funding at competitive rates. In today’s cautious lending environment, having a clear ESG strategy is no longer optional—it’s essential. Major lenders are increasingly scrutinising ESG efforts in their credit evaluations. Whether it’s reducing borrowing costs or ensuring access to capital, your ESG credentials can make or break your financing opportunities. Read on for more: https://heyor.ca/1Xjgko #ESG #Sustainability #BusinessStrategy #ResponsibleLending #CorporateResponsibility