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

Last chance to register ?? Climate Bonds Initiative is hosting Lunch 'n Learn with Climate Bonds Initiative: March. Make sure to attend it on March 24th. Joining us: Olivia Bisel and Rich Collett-White of Carbon Tracker, moderated by Gabriela Constantin, Transitions Project Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative ?? Join us via LinkedIn Live, or register via Zoom??https://lnkd.in/eM7AsGYe

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has published an information note detailing how banks, corporates and public sector entities are applying the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy (SAT) in financing decisions. The 20-page document also highlights opportunities for professional services, ranging from legal to auditing, to integrate the SAT into their work, reinforcing its role as a key reference for #SustainableFinance. ?? Did you know? Climate Bonds Initiative has been actively involved in its development since 2021! Our contributions include: ? Collaborating with Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Green Finance Industry Taskforce (GFIT) (now the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA)) to build the first multi-sector transition taxonomy for #ClimateMitigation. ? Supporting the final publication in 2023. ? Delivering workshops to help financial institutions and real sector players apply the taxonomy in practice. ?? The Singapore-Asia Taxonomy is a critical tool in guiding #SustainableInvestment and it’s part of a global shift. Find out more about our work on taxonomies worldwide: https://lnkd.in/dV9d_RXJ ?? Read more about the SAT’s adoption in The Edge Singapore: https://lnkd.in/dPMzdfp8

Save the date! ?? ?? April 2nd, 14:00 GMT, Climate Bonds Initiative and partners will host a webinar discussing the Transparency & Reporting in the GSS Bond Market,?published February 2025. The report is comprehensive study of post-issuance reporting in the GSS bond market, aimed at enabling a healthy and transparent market. ? ? Climate Bonds have suggested a list of recommendations for high-quality and standardised reporting, but propose these four elements as a minimum: ??Scope – report allocations and impact. ??Bond identification – clearly state the scope of reports in terms of instruments and period covered, percentage of proceeds allocated and impact. ??Accessibility to disclosure. ??Frequency and timing. ? Join our host Clodagh Muldoon MSc, CFA , Head of Research, Climate Bonds Initiative to unpack the key findings of the report with our esteemed panel. ? Watch along on LinkedIn Live, or register via Zoom??: https://lnkd.in/e9cd3sDm

How can municipal #greenbonds unlock #climatefinance for India's cities? ??????? Join Neha Kumar, Head-South Asia at Climate Bonds Initiative and leading experts in #sustainablefinance and urban infrastructure, at the National Dialogue on Municipal Green Bonds as they shares key insights on how Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) can mobilise private capital for resilient infrastructure. ?? 27 March 2025 ?? Taj Ambassador, New Delhi ?? Register below

Climate Bonds' Head-South Asia Neha Kumar joined the India Today Infrastructure Conclave on a panel on Sustainable Infrastructure, Climate Change and Factoring Risks along with an esteemed panel including Mukherjee Ranjini, Jagjeet Sareen, and Anilesh Mahajan. ???? The session focused on the impact of climate change on infrastructure projects. To better identify resilient projects in infrastructure, Neha spoke about the Climate Bonds #Resilience Taxonomy which covers various themes–resilient Infrastructure being one of them. Watch the session here ?? https://ow.ly/mzFV50VgyHY

At the Green Finance Alliance Conference 2025 in Mumbai, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)’s Shantanu Srivastava, CFA joined an insightful discussion. He participated in Session 2: "Financing a Sustainable Future – The Role of Debt, Green Bonds, and Capital Sources in Driving Renewable Energy Growth." He highlighted the crucial role of policy and public financing in reducing risks for private investments in emerging clean energy technologies such as green hydrogen. Organized by FirstVIEW and powered by India Net Zero Alliance, SolarQuarter Global, WindInsider, EMobilityPlus, and EnergyStorage Pro, the session brought together industry leaders to explore how green finance can accelerate India’s clean energy transition. Key discussion points: ? The growing role of green bonds in funding renewable energy projects ? Alternative capital sources—private equity, sovereign wealth funds, and impact investors ? Innovative financial instruments like performance-linked loans and risk-sharing mechanisms ? How policy frameworks, tax incentives, and government support can enhance green bond adoption ? The potential of green finance in scaling hydrogen production and storage projects ??? Esteemed panelists included: ??Neha Kumar, Head, South Asia Programme, Climate Bonds Initiative ??Arnab Choudhury, EVP & Group Head, SBI Capital Markets ??Tushar Shah VP & Head – Corporate Advisory, HDFC Bank ??Heena Khushalani, Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, EY India #GreenFinance #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #ClimateAction #IndiaEnergy #NetZero

???? ?? Lianhe Equator (联合赤道环境评价股份有限公司) becomes the first Approved Verifier in China authorised to conduct verification for Entity and Sustainability-Linked Debt (SLD) Certification under the Climate Bonds Standard! ?? By securing Climate Bonds Certification through a local verifier, Chinese investors, entities, and issuers can enhance credibility, attract sustainable investment, and streamline the certification process—all while fostering market growth and investor confidence. Lianhe EIA is now authorised to verify: ??Entity Certification: For companies committed to ambitious Climate Mitigation Performance Targets aligned with Climate Bonds Sector Criteria. ??Sustainability-Linked Debt (SLD) Certification: For debt instruments linked to robust, science-based sustainability performance targets. ?? Learn more here ?? https://lnkd.in/dNKKHFpU

???Join Leonardo Gava Mataram for an insightful webinar next week! Discover the future of?#SustainableLivestock?with a focus on ???? Ghana, ???? Nigeria and ???? Brazil. Whether you're an investor, policymaker, or sustainability professional, this is your chance to gain expert insights and explore innovative solutions in the sector. Register now ?? https://lnkd.in/e74pfEXf

REMINDER ?? Climate Bonds Initiative will support the 3rd Annual Climate Transition Plans Summit, organised by City & Financial Global which will take place in London on 24th 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