Climate Bonds Initiative

Climate Bonds is excited to bring you: 5??by 2??5??! We have identified five factors that will increase the flow of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSS+) bonds and loans for the year ahead. Based on research into the 2024 market trends and areas of urgent focus in the fight against climate catastrophe, these factors look to both build on successes from the previous year and give a comprehensive, panoramic run-down of the socio-economic factors likely to be at the forefront of market activity this year. The markets insights for 2025 in brief: 1: Transition planning will highlight the magnitude of expenditure required to reach net-zero ?? 2: New governments bolster national ambitions ?? 3: Taxonomies: New definitions, and broader interoperability ?? 4: Adaptation and resilience expected to increase ?? 5: Insurance companies will step in ?? Read more about how the markets looked at the end of 2024, as well as the factors that will drive change in 2025 HERE: https://ow.ly/2Got50UC0G8

???Senegal’s Green Taxonomy: Building a Sustainable Future????? ? We’re excited to share the progress of Senegal’s #GreenTaxonomy, a transformative project that will help unlock #SustainableFinance across the country. Led by Climate Bonds Initiative and Ambire Global, and supported by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Transition écologique (METE) and the Ministère des Finances et du Budget du Sénégal (MFB), this mission marks a pivotal moment in advancing green finance in Senegal. ? ??What We’ve Achieved: ? In-depth training for the Steering Committee (COPIL), the User Committee, sectoral technical expert groups (GETs) and gender experts ? Strategic collaborations with the Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition (METE), the Ministry of Finance and Budget (MFB) and UN Women ? Development of key technical criteria, including Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) and Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS) ? ???Want to be part of the change? Find out how we’re shaping a sustainable future and learn more about Green Taxonomies:?https://lnkd.in/dV9d_RXJ

?? Strengthening Sustainable Infrastructure Finance in India! ???? Exciting news! India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) and Climate Bonds Initiative have signed an Expression of Interest (EoI) to collaborate on promoting sustainable infrastructure financing in India. This partnership marks a significant step towards scaling up green finance in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. By working together, we aim to drive investments into climate-aligned infrastructure, support the transition to a low-carbon economy, and advance India's leadership in sustainable finance. Looking forward to the impact this collaboration will bring! #GreenFinance #SustainableInfrastructure #ClimateBonds #SustainableDevelopment https://lnkd.in/dMvxf4iT

Grateful to our partner MUFG for hosting yet another impactful event in Mumbai! Our CEO, Sean Kidney, had an insightful discussion with CS Setty, Chair of State Bank of India, a true leader in driving the green transition and a major issuer of #CertifiedClimateBonds. Exciting times for green finance and ESG in India—momentum is building! #GreenFinance #ESG #SustainableFinance #ClimateBonds #MUFG #StateBankofIndia

?????? Bolivia makes history with its first Climate Bonds Certified issuance! ?? We’re excited to announce that Banco de Desarrollo Productivo SAM Sociedad Anónima Mixta (BDP - S.A.M.) has issued Bolivia’s first-ever #greenbond Certified under the Climate Bonds Standard! ?? The USD 14.8m (Bs 102.9m) bond will exclusively finance solar energy projects, including photovoltaic plants and associated infrastructure in Santa Cruz and Potosí. These projects aim to enhance #climateresilience, reduce reliance on #fossilfuels, and support Bolivia’s transition to a #lowcarboneconomy. ?? Learn more here ?? https://lnkd.in/d99NgfuH?

?? How can we unlock #sustainablefinance for a sustainable future in South Asia? At Outlook Planet’s C3 Summit & Awards 2025, Neha Kumar, Head-South Asia at Climate Bonds Initiative, as an expert speaker will anchor and facilitate this important conversation with a powerhouse panel alongside industry leaders from: ??? NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development ???SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) ??? State Bank of India, and ??? Bajaj Allianz General Insurance. Neha brings deep expertise in #greenfinance, climate policy, and sustainable investment strategies, making this a must-attend discussion for those looking to navigate the evolving landscape of #greenbonds, #impactinvesting, and climate-resilient infrastructure. ?? 10-11 March 2025, 11am onwards ??Leader's Lounge, Bharat Mandapam, ITPO, New Delhi ?? Organised by Outlook Business, secure your spot today! ??

??? SAVE THE DATE! Monday, 24th March 13:00 GMT, we'll be bringing you the March edition of Climate Bonds' Lunch 'n Learn ???? This month we'll be covering an area which is both hugely important as well as relevant to current priorities around financing the fight against climate change: oil and gas transition plans. A common concern among the financial community is confusion over the many transition assessment methodologies, each claiming to be better. This issue is now a huge priority, especially with corporates feeling torn between competing approaches. This event will address key questions, such as : ?? What are transition plans? ?? How do they differ across sectors? ?? How should they impact investment decisions? ??Is there too much focus on emissions? We hope this session will also assist financial regulators and policymakers in clarifying the intent behind transition plan requests. Joining us: ???Olivia Bisel, Associate Analyst, Carbon Tracker ??? Rich Collett-White, Analyst, Carbon Tracker ???? Join us on LinkedIn Live, or register via Zoom here: https://lnkd.in/eM7AsGYe

Climate Bonds Initiative is delighted to support the 3rd Annual Climate Transition Plans Summit, organised by City & Financial Global which will take place in London on 24 March 2025 ?? The summit will provide practical guidance on all aspects of drafting and using a transition plan, from the perspective both company itself and that of the users of transition plans, such as banks, investors and other stakeholders. Don't miss Climate Bonds CEO Sean Kidney, plus many more panellists, who will examine the future of nature in transition planning, the integration of transition finance, and the impact of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive on UK companies. More details about the programme can be found here??https://ow.ly/Ubvx50V6693

This Friday ?? Climate Bonds CEO Sean Kidney will join #FinanceinCommon2025 for the Africa-Europe High-Level Interactive Panel themed “Revamping International Cooperation on Energy Transition Minerals: A mutually beneficial opportunity for Europe and Africa” co-hosted by Africa-Europe Foundation and the Paris Peace Forum. ??Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre 1, Foyer Auditorium 1 ??Date: Friday, 28 February ?Time: 10.45 – 12.15 hrs Sean will speak alongside: ??Kandeh YUMKELLA, Chairman of the Special Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Systems in Sierra Leone, former CEO of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and Director-General of UNIDO. ??Puleng Ndjwili-Potele, Co-Lead of the Banking Team Lead, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) ??Nicolas Pinaud, Deputy Director of the Directorate for Financial Enterprise Affairs, OECD - OCDE ?? Confirm your attendance by emailing [email protected] or [email protected] ??More on our engagements ??https://ow.ly/aHB850V5Xgn. #FICS2025

Climate Bonds Initiative is delighted to support the 3rd Annual Climate Transition Plans Summit, organised by City & Financial Global which will take place in London on 24 March 2025 ?? The summit will provide practical guidance on all aspects of drafting and using a transition plan, from the perspective both company itself and that of the users of transition plans, such as banks, investors and other stakeholders. Don't miss Climate Bonds CEO Sean Kidney, plus many more panellists, who will examine the future of nature in transition planning, the integration of transition finance, and the impact of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive on UK companies. More details about the programme can be found here??https://ow.ly/Ubvx50V6693