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Jul 29, 2024
トランジション戦略ツールキット発表ウェビナー「1.5℃目標に整合したトランジション計画とアセスメント」

イベント概要

日本政府は、2050年までのカーボン・ニュートラルと2030年までに2013年比で46%の排出削減、さらに50%の高みを目指すという中間目標を掲げています。政府はグリーントランスフォーメーション(GX)を実現するために、今後10年間で20兆円規模の政府の先行投資、150兆円を超える官民のGX投資を目指しており、その足がかりとして2024年2月、5月にクライメート・トランジション利付国債を発行しました。

こうした投資の流れをさらに加速させ、あらゆるステークホルダーが一丸となってトランジション(着実な脱炭素化に向けた移行)を推し進めていくためには、1.5℃目標と科学的根拠に基づく信頼性の高いトランジション計画の策定、開示、評価が求められます。

本ウェビナーでは、IGESとClimate Bonds Initiativeが共同で7月にリリースした「トランジション戦略ツールキット」のガイダンスと原則に学びながら、日本の企業の日々のトランジション推進で活用されることを目指して、政策立案者、投資家、NGOの視点から、強固で信頼できるトランジション戦略とは何かを議論します。そして、そうした戦略の策定・運用・評価の方法、適切な情報開示を実践するために必要なことは何かを深堀りします。

対象者

本ウェビナーは、サステナブルファイナンスに一定の関心を持ち、債券市場について基礎的な知識を有する方々を対象として想定しています。トランジションファイナンスやトランジション計画の策定・評価に関わる投資家や企業の担当者に向けた内容です。

 

ウェビナーの形式と概要

・ウェビナー形式:1時間のオンラインセミナー(Zoomによるバーチャル形式)

 16:00-16:40 プレゼンテーション

 16:40-17:00 質疑応答

 

イベントの詳細

・日時:2024年7月29日(月) 16:00~17:00(日本時間)

・会場:オンライン(Zoom)

・共催:

公益財団法人地球環境戦略研究機関(IGES)

クライメート・ボンド・イニシアチブ(Climate Bonds Initiative)

・使用言語:日本語

・参加申し込み:https://crm.iges.or.jp/public/application/add/4718

・コンタクト:IGES ファイナンスタスクフォース セミナー事務局

Email: fin-info@iges.or.jp

 

プログラム

トランジション戦略ツールキット発表ウェビナー「1.5℃目標に整合したトランジション計画とアセスメント」 

司会進行:Climate Bonds Initiative ジャパン・シニアビジネスディベロップメント・アナリスト 細谷優希

 

高田英樹 GX推進機構(脱炭素成長型経済構造移行推進機構)理事

宮本泰俊 日本生命保険相互会社 財務企画部 責任投融資推進室 室長

森尚樹 IGES ファイナンスタスクフォースプログラムディレクター

森下麻衣子 Climate Bonds Initiative ジャパン プログラムマネージャー

 

 

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Jul 2, 2024
Sean Kidney talks to Jakob Thomä, CEO, Theia Finance Labs

On the agenda: - The progress made on climate targets. - What to expect with policy change in the next decade. -The Inevitable Policy Response & decarbonisation pathways. https://ipr.transitionmonitor.com/ - Much, much more...

 
Jun 26, 2024
Transition Finance - Lunch & Learn: Financial Crimes and Land Conversion: Uncovering Risk for Financial Institutions - Commodity Supply Chain Risks

Join us for an engaging and insightful Lunch & Learn session focusing on "Financial Crimes and Land Conversion: Uncovering Risk for Financial Institutions - Commodity Supply Chain Risks." This event is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the financial sector, sustainability advocates, and anyone interested in understanding the intricate risks associated with commodity supply chains.

Guest Speakers:
- Olivia Dakeyne, Associate Director, Insight at Themis
- Carel Van Randwyck, Senior Advisor at Themis
- John Dodsworth, Drivers Initiative Lead at WWF-UK

Why Attend?

Gain Insight: Understand the complex landscape of financial crimes linked to land conversion and how they affect commodity supply chains.
Identify Risks: Learn how to uncover and mitigate risks associated with financial crimes in the context of sustainability and land use.
Expert Perspective: Benefit from Olivia Dakeyne's expertise and Themis' comprehensive approach to risk management.
Network and Learn: Connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and discuss strategies to manage and mitigate these risks effectively.
Key Takeaways:

An overview of the intersection between financial crimes, land conversion, and commodity supply chains.
Insight into the latest trends and emerging risks in this domain.
Practical approaches for financial institutions to identify and manage these risks.
Case studies highlighting real-world scenarios and solutions.
This session is part of our ongoing effort to provide valuable learning opportunities that contribute to the broader understanding of transition finance.

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May 7, 2024
Electrifying Change: Introducing the Electrical Utilities Criteria for Net-Zero Path Certification

Discover the transformative Electrical Utilities Criteria, now integral to the Climate Bonds Standard for entity certification, in our upcoming webinar. This new framework marks a vital expansion, targeting the electricity sector's significant contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions and its journey towards net-zero.

We'll cover how these criteria offer a robust, science-based approach for electrical utilities to align their financing—with a keen focus on bonds, loans, and sustainability-linked debt—with stringent climate objectives. Designed to limit global temperature rises and enhance energy resilience, this certification plays a crucial role in meeting the Paris Agreement's ambitious targets.

Hear from experts on the importance of Mitigation and Adaptation Requirements and the impact of certification in steering the sector towards a sustainable future. Ideal for stakeholders in the electrical utilities sector, investors, and those interested in climate finance, this session promises essential insights into accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. Join us to learn how your entity can contribute to a sustainable future through strategic climate action.

Apr 25, 2024
Embracing Agri-Food Deforestation & Conversion Free Sourcing under Climate Bonds Standard for Entity Certification

Join us for a first look at the Climate Bonds Agri-Foods Deforestation & Conversion Free Sourcing Criteria which serve as a procurement guide for aligning food sourcing strategies with 1.5°C climate goals, helping to green the financial sector. 

This criteria includes the establishment of clear dates to limit the timeframe of deforested-links products entering global supply chains and strong guidance on traceability and disclosure requirements, in coherence with new policy regulations driving changes in the market. In particular, the new criteria ensures consistency with EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) and guide those aiming for the EU market for early awareness and adherence. Cut-off date established is 31 December 2020, supply chain of certifiable entities should be free from deforestation of natural forest and conversion of natural ecosystem.

The criteria have a clear focus on climate and biodiversity impacts, and safeguarding social equity, including human rights and the rights of indigenous peoples. The criteria is informed by other standards in the market and recent policy developments, with an aim to facilitate much needed progress towards food supply chains protective of climate and biodiversity.

The DCF Sourcing Criteria is targeted at entities: Companies operating within the food value chain which source agriculture commodities that are land-based and whose production might involve land use change from natural ecosystems (e.g. forests, peatlands, savannas). Assets, Use of Proceeds, Entities and Sustainability-Linked Debt instruments that enable or service the goal of deforestation and natural ecosystem conversion free sourcing (e.g. entities operating in the land-use change monitoring or traceability system space) can be certified under Climate Bonds Standard as 1.5ºC Aligned for eligible activities.

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Mar 28, 2024
SLBs: Building a High-Quality Market

We deep dive into the rise of sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) in recent years, explore why this debt structure has been so popular, why its come under criticism for climate practice and how the SLBs climate credentials have had a huge boost in the last year.



Join our panel of market experts as they unpack first-of-its kind data on the SLB market. Climate Bonds released its SLB Methodology in 2023, this new tool to measure if an SLB is meeting best practice climate standards. The results show an unflattering opening few years for SLBs' climate credentials, but also a huge leap forward since the release of the SLB Methodology.



Our panel will deliberate on how we go on building a high-quality SLB market, don't miss out!



- Zalina Shamsudin (Head of Technical Assistance and Capacity Building, Climate Bonds Initiative)

- Miguel Almeida (Report author & Research Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative)

- Joanne Teo (Vice President, Listing Policy & Product Admission, Singapore Exchange Regulation)

- Norbert Ling (Fixed Income ESG Portfolio Manager, Invesco)

- Prabodha Acharya (Chief Sustainability Officer, JSW Steel)

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Mar 18, 2024
Climate Bonds Monthly Town Hall

A town hall to bring together a wide array of stakeholders to discuss, in an informal and unscripted manner, how to accelerate the growth of the green bonds market.

A town hall to bring together a wide array of stakeholders to discuss, in an informal and unscripted manner, how to accelerate the growth of the green bonds market.

 

Feb 23, 2024
CLIMATE BONDS CONNECT 2024: ACCELERATING AMBITION AND FINANCE - INDIA'S TRANSITION TO NET ZERO

 

India's G20 Presidency positioned sustainable finance as a key pillar of action and prioritised the mobilising of capital flows at scale and speed for climate and sustainability. COP28 echoed this agenda.



As India progresses towards its 2070 net-zero targets, its success hinges on how well it can mobilise capital from international and domestic sources.



Climate Bonds Initiative and MUFG, with their long standing commitment to climate investments, are coming together to engage stakeholders across Asia and align their sustainability and decarbonisation goals with the region's broader energy transition and developmental agendas.



Join us in an exclusive dialogue in Mumbai, on 23 February.



Hosted as part of the MUFG NOW (Net Zero World) and CLIMATE BONDS CONNECT series of thought leadership events, the session will gather business leaders, investors, policy-makers and industry experts. The dialogue will focus on the latest industry trends, regulatory shifts and market expectations to unleash new sustainable investment opportunities.

India's G20 Presidency positioned sustainable finance as a key pillar of action and prioritised the mobilising of capital flows at scale and speed for climate and sustainability. COP28 echoed this agenda.



As India progresses towards its 2070 net-zero targets, its success hinges on how well it can mobilise capital from international and domestic sources.



Climate Bonds Initiative and MUFG, with their long standing commitment to climate investments, are coming together to engage stakeholders across Asia and align their sustainability and decarbonisation goals with the region's broader energy transition and developmental agendas.



Join us in an exclusive dialogue in Mumbai, on 23 February.



Hosted as part of the MUFG NOW (Net Zero World) and CLIMATE BONDS CONNECT series of thought leadership events, the session will gather business leaders, investors, policy-makers and industry experts. The dialogue will focus on the latest industry trends, regulatory shifts and market expectations to unleash new sustainable investment opportunities.

 

Jan 18, 2024
Global Efforts Towards Deforestation-Free Supply Chains

Discover the crucial role of the EU Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR) in our upcoming webinar.

With the FAO reporting a loss of over 420 million hectares of forest from 1990 to 2020, and the IPCC linking 23% of greenhouse gas emissions to land use changes, this regulation is a key step in combating deforestation.

The EUDR not only aligns with EU corporate sustainability and due diligence requirements but also poses significant challenges for supply chains, cost management, and global trade dynamics. Join us to explore how this regulation impacts companies and the global effort towards sustainable, deforestation-free supply chains.

Dec 12, 2023
Paving the Way for Sustainable Hydrogen Investments

 

The hydrogen production criteria were launched in November 2022 using an emissions intensity approach to define low-carbon hydrogen. These criteria were focused on projects, measures and infrastructure relating to hydrogen production. Now, the Climate Bonds expands the criteria to certify hydrogen delivery projects.



The Hydrogen Criteria apply to eligible assets, projects, decarbonisation measures, and entities relating to the production, conditioning, conversion, transportation, and storage of low-carbon hydrogen. It covers activities across the hydrogen value chain, except for end-uses, which are part of each end-use sector criteria.



The development of Hydrogen Criteria by the Climate Bonds Initiative marks a significant step towards fostering credible and sustainable hydrogen-related investments. By integrating scientific rigor with market usability, these criteria bridge the gap between technical precision and practical implementation. 



Join us as the global community strives to transition to a low-carbon economy, and know more about how the Hydrogen Criteria provide investors, organizations, and policymakers with a robust framework to channel investments into projects that are not only environmentally sound but also economically viable. REGISTER NOW!



Speakers:

- Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

- Bridget Boulle, Director of Technical Development, Climate Bonds Initiative

- Marian Rodriguez, Senior Sustainability Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative

- Emre Gencer, Principal Research Scientist, MIT

- Marta Lovisolo, Senior Policy Advisor on Renewable Energy Systems, Bellona Europa



REGISTER NOW!

The hydrogen production criteria were launched in November 2022 using an emissions intensity approach to define low-carbon hydrogen. These criteria were focused on projects, measures and infrastructure relating to hydrogen production. Now, the Climate Bonds expands the criteria to certify hydrogen delivery projects.



The Hydrogen Criteria apply to eligible assets, projects, decarbonisation measures, and entities relating to the production, conditioning, conversion, transportation, and storage of low-carbon hydrogen. It covers activities across the hydrogen value chain, except for end-uses, which are part of each end-use sector criteria.



The development of Hydrogen Criteria by the Climate Bonds Initiative marks a significant step towards fostering credible and sustainable hydrogen-related investments. By integrating scientific rigor with market usability, these criteria bridge the gap between technical precision and practical implementation. 



Join us as the global community strives to transition to a low-carbon economy, and know more about how the Hydrogen Criteria provide investors, organizations, and policymakers with a robust framework to channel investments into projects that are not only environmentally sound but also economically viable. REGISTER NOW!



Speakers:

- Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

- Bridget Boulle, Director of Technical Development, Climate Bonds Initiative

- Marian Rodriguez, Senior Sustainability Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative

- Emre Gencer, Principal Research Scientist, MIT

- Marta Lovisolo, Senior Policy Advisor on Renewable Energy Systems, Bellona Europa



REGISTER NOW!

 

Dec 7, 2023
Buildings Criteria 2.1: Expanding the Future of Green Investment in Buildings:

Join us in unveiling a new chapter in green building investment with the introduction of Climate Bonds Buildings Criteria 2.1 for Climate Bonds Certification.

Building on our 2012 foundations, this updated criteria emphasises embodied emissions and incorporates the EU Taxonomy, taking green buildings investment a step further.

Introducing an expanded set of criteria for New Buildings represents a significant step change for the current buildings criteria and will have several advantages, including:

- Enhanced Clarity: It provides increased clarity regarding the utilisation of criteria for new buildings, simplifying comprehension and adherence to these critical sustainability standards.
- Harnessing Technological Advancements: By encompassing New Buildings, these criteria leverage the latest technological capabilities available in the construction industry, thereby promoting innovation and sustainability.
- Addressing Typological Gaps: Addresses the fact that not all building typologies are currently addressed in the Climate Bonds Criteria.

We call on investors, stakeholders, and industry leaders to delve into expansive opportunities in this paramount green investment sector. With certifications now available, let's collaboratively shape a sustainable, resilient future for the buildings industry, echoing our shared dedication to an eco-friendlier world.

Nov 22, 2023
Financing the Corporate Climate Transition with Bonds: A Practical Guide

Climate Bonds and the European Bank for Reconsutruction and Development (EBRD) organise the launch of “Financing the corporate climate transition with bonds: a practical guide”. The Guide helps corporate issuers to take advantage of sustainable finance markets in advancing the appropriate climate transition journey. The event features the launch of the Guide along with interactive sharing and reflections on market opportunities and challenges.

The Green Climate Fund funded the production and release of the guide.

 

 

Agenda

09:30 – 10:00 AM - Registration

10.00 – 10.15 AM - Welcoming by Victoria Zinchuk, Director, Head of Romania, EBRD and Sean Kidney, CEO of Climate Bonds

10.15 -10. 30 AM - Transition Finance Bond Guide by Sabine Laurent, Author, Climate Bonds

10.30 – 10.40 - Credible transition finance tools by Sean Kidney, CEO of Climate Bonds

10.40 – 10.50 - Products and market challenges, Dimitri Koufos, Head of Sustainable Business, EBRD 

10.50 – 11.00 - Q&A

11. 00 – 11.15 - Coffee break

11:15 – 12:15 - Moderated panels

Green bonds and sustainability-linked bonds in the corporate sector - moderated by Victoria Zinchuk, Director, Head of Romania, EBRD

Magdalena Caramilea, Director of Sustainability, Autonom Group

Iuliana Tiba, Director Environment Social and Positive Impact Financing Division, BRD Groupe Société Générale

Manas Gizhduaniyev, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Astana International Financial Centre

Energy solutions and financing frameworks for the climate transition - moderated by Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds

Razvan Popescu, General Director (CEO), Romgaz SA

Alexandru Chirita, General Director (Acting), Electrica SA

Georg Hotar, CEO, Photon Energy Group

Dubravko Karacic, CEO, Zagreb Holding

12.15 – 12.30 – Conclusions by Massimiliano Riva, Principal, Green Climate Fund, EBRD

12.30 – 13.30 Light refreshments and networking

  • Anna Creed

    Director of Environmental Impact & Thought Leadership, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Rachel Hemingway

    Head of Transition Programmes, Climate Bonds Initiative
Oct 17, 2023
Net-Zero Revolution Begins with Credible Transition Plans: Practical Guide

Climate Bonds' “Guidance for Assessing Corporate Transition Plans" is a new tool to help financial institutions, investors, and corporates understand how to assess the credibility and ambition of transition plans. This tool is a complement to Climate Bonds Certification Scheme.

This webinar will bring together financial institutions, investors, and policymakers to discuss how transition plans can facilitate the decarbonisation projects necessary to meet global climate targets.

What You Will Gain:

- Exclusive Access to a Revolutionary Toolkit: Get a first look at Climate Bonds' new "Guidance for Assessing Corporate Transition Plans," designed to turn climate ambitions into a concrete roadmap.
- Actionable Insights from Industry Leaders: Hear from eminent voices in finance, policy, and climate action, and discover the strategies they are using to guide sustainable transformations.

The Speakers:
Berit Lindholdt Lauridsen from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will share how international finance is refocusing towards climate-aligned investments.
Nazmeera Moola of Ninety-One will delve into the intricacies of sustainable investment strategies that offer both impact and ROI.
Rachel Hemingway & Anna Creed from Climate Bonds Initiative will provide an insider's view into the new guidelines designed to transform corporate sustainability.

Why You Can't Afford to Miss This:
This is your opportunity to join the architects of the next wave of sustainable finance. Explore scalable strategies, tactical approaches, and inspiring case studies that will help us not just envision but enact a 1.5°C-compatible future.

Register now to become part of the solution. We're not waiting for the future; we're building it today.

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  • Ana Diaz

    Global Energy Transition Lead, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Oct 12, 2023
Bio-Energy in Focus – The Bridge Between Land & Energy Systems in Climate Transition

IPR’s new Bio Energy Forecast assesses both policy directions & emissions impacts to 2030 & 2050. Climate Bonds has established Bio Energy Certification Criteria to help drive standards & investment in the sector.



This event will combine analysis of the key IPR Bio-Energy findings for industry, land use and emissions with Climate Bonds outlook on global investment directions and sustainable agriculture developments.



Aimed at investors, asset managers and analysts this event will be a unique opportunity to hear from expert voices the future interplay of energy and land use trends on a sector of growing importance in the climate transition.



Speakers:

Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

Ana Diaz, Global Energy Transition Lead, Climate Bonds Initiative

Mark Fulton, Founder, Inevitable Policy Response, IPR

Tanya Khotin, Land Use Specialist, IPR

Edward Lees, Co-CIO Environmental Strategies Group, BNP Paribas,

Lee Gordon, Equity Analyst, BNP Paribas

Jason Eis, Director, Vivid Economics

 

  • Maria Alejandra Pulido

    EU Sustainable Agri Lead, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Rachel Hemingway

    Head of Transition Programmes, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jul 3, 2023
​Unlocking the Power of Regenerative Agriculture

Unlocking the Power of Regenerative Agriculture
A Collaborative Pathway to Global Food Security, Biodiversity Conservation, and Net-Zero Agri-Food Transition

Discover the collaborative pathway to achieving global food security, biodiversity conservation, and a net-zero agri-food transition. This webinar brings together thought leaders, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to explore innovative frameworks that enable food systems to simultaneously address climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security challenges.

Key Discussion Points:
- The potential of regenerative agriculture in meeting global goals on climate, biodiversity, health & wellbeing, and food security.
- Shifting focus from practices to outcomes: Why alignment around desired results is crucial.
- Developing comprehensive frameworks to assess transition strategies, encompassing environmental and social ambitions in the agri-food sector.
- The role of the private sector in driving the transition to regenerative food systems.

Speakers:
o Theodora Ewer, Program Manager of Regen10 Frameworks Hub
o Rachel Hemingway, Head of Transitions – Climate Bonds
o Stefania Avanzini Director, One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B) WBCSD
o Luiza Volpe, Advocacy, Policy and Partnerships Practice Lead WFO

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  • Ana Diaz

    Global Energy Transition Lead, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Anna Creed

    Director of Environmental Impact & Thought Leadership, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Leo Donnachie

    Sustainable Finance Lead, IIGCC
  • Rachel Hemingway

    Head of Transition Programmes, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Ronan Hodge

    Technical Lead, GFANZ
Jun 29, 2023
Financing Energy Transition

Our experts will touch upon how to get green finance for clean energy projects, credible transition financing tools, setting methodologies, tools and guidance for electricity utility, credible transition plans, opportunities that the capital market can unlock, and what investors need to be assured the decarbonisation is credible and aligned with the 1.5°C pathway.
We will present electricity utility science-based criteria for investment that are consistent with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement to limit warming to 1.5 degrees.
Agenda:


Agenda:
2.00 CEST---- Introduction
Rachel Hemingway, Head of Transition Programmes, Climate Bonds Initiative

2.05 CEST---- Exploring 1.5 Paris Pathways for Corporates under Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme
Anna Creed, Director of Environmental Impact & Thought Leadership, Climate Bonds Initiative

2.15 CEST---- Electricity Utilities criteria for the low carbon transition
Ana Diaz, Global Energy Transition Lead, Climate Bonds Initiative

2.25 CEST---- Translate net-zero commitments into ambitious, actionable, science-based transition plans
Ronan Hodge, Technical Lead for the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ)

2.35 CEST---- Sustainable finance tools
Leo Donnachie, Sustainable Finance Lead at Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC)

2.50 CEST---- From Green to Transition Finance - Competitiveness around the clean tech subsidy race
Tsvetelina Kuzmanova, Senior Policy Advisor Sustainable Finance, Third Generation Environmentalism (E3G)

3.00 – 3.25 ---- Discussions and Q&A

3.25 – 3.30 ---- Close

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  • Francesca Nugnes

    Capacity Development & Private Sector Specialist, PARM
  • Iris van der Velden

    Director of Learning & Innovation, IDH (Sustainable Trade Initiative)
  • Maria Alejandra Pulido

    EU Sustainable Agri Lead, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Reyes Tirado

Jun 13, 2023
Assessing Risk in Agriculture: How to mobilise global capital for financing the transition

The webinar aims to raise awareness on accelerating sustainable investments by developing science-based and consensus-driven transition pathways for the agri-food system and will identify the lessons learned from assisting countries in mainstreaming risk management practices into mid-term development strategies and investments.

The webinar is co-hosted by FARM-D and Climate Bonds Initiative for their first collaboration.

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  • Miguel Almeida

    Research Manager and Lead Author, Climate Bonds
  • Zalina Shamsudin

    General Manager, Capital Markets Malaysia
May 4, 2023
ASEAN Sustainable Finance State of the Market: report launch and discussion of trends & opportunities

 

Launch webinar of the ASEAN Sustainable Finance State of the Market 2022 report, along with a discussion of trends and opportunities in ASEAN thematic finance from local experts.



Climate Bonds is launching the fifth iteration of the ASEAN State of the Market report series, in collaboration with HSBC. The report scope has expanded and now describes the shape and size of the full thematic (or GSS+) debt universe: green, social, and sustainability (GSS) bond and loan markets, plus sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) and sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) and transition bonds. The report also includes a summary and discussion of related topics covered in the spotlight sections, namely taxonomies, transition finance, and policy.



The presentation of key report findings will be followed by a panel discussion with local experts on ASEAN sustainable finance experience so far, and the opportunities ahead.

Join us!

  • Bridget Boulle

    Head of Taxonomies, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Kavita Srinivasan

    Senior Manager, Vivid Economics
  • Mark Fulton

    Program Director, Inevitable Policy Response (IPR)
Apr 27, 2023
The gap between climate policy, transition investment and a low overshoot 1.5C - Is it too late?

-What does the latest policy momentum point to?
-What alternative pathways including Carbon Removals are available?
-What are investors doing right now? What is their challenge?

This event will assess the latest on policy, investment and economic transition.

Speakers will be sharing their views on climate policy progress against 1.5C. and implications for investors, transition finance.

Hear green finance, climate policy and investor voices looking ahead on 2023.

Moderator:
Bridget Boulle - Director of Technical Development, Climate Bonds Initiative

Speakers:
Mark Fulton – Founder, Inevitable Policy Response (IPR)
Brian Hensley – Partner, Kaya Advisory
Alex Bernhardt – Global Head of Sustainability Research, BNP Paribas AM
Kavita Srinivasan– Senior Engagement Manager, Vivid Economics

  • Lily Burge

    Policy Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 26, 2023
Keeping 1.5°C Alive: 101 sustainable finance policies to mobilise capital and deliver net-zero

In this webinar, we will explore Climate Bonds’ new flagship policy report '101 Sustainable Finance Policies for 1.5°C’.

There is sufficient global capital to close the climate investment gap but investment is not moving fast enough.

This report provides global decisionmakers across government, central banks and regulators, with guidance on how they can direct capital to deliver the net-zero transition and meet development priorities.

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://climatebonds.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eECGaTL-TkeCTE34ytMdmw

  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 19, 2023
8th Climate Bonds Awards & Sustainable Debt Global State of the Market 2022

Join Climate Bonds experts and guests at the launch of the 12th iteration of the flagship research paper Sustainable Debt Global State of the Market 2022. Following the webinar, stick around to hear the winners of the 8th Climate Bonds Awards.

Moderator: Bridget Boulle

Speakers:

Caroline Harrison, Head of Market Intelligence Research

Philip Brown, Managing Director, Global Sustainable Debt Capital Markets, CITI

Camila Silva, Technical Assistance Manager, LAGreen Fund

Markus Stix, Managing Director Markets, OEBFA

Vivek Pathak, Global Head and Director of Climate Business, International Finance Corporation

 

Download the Sustainable Debt Global State of the Market 2022

 

  • Anna Creed

    Director Thought Leadership, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 13, 2023
Unlocking 1.5-Degree Alignment: Getting your Company Certified with The Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme

Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring the new Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme, which offers Company-level Certification to signal to investors that the corporate is on a Paris-aligned pathway of 1.5-degrees.

We will discuss the key aspects needed to demonstrate a credible transition for debt instruments such as Sustainability Linked Bonds, as well as how the Certification can extend to deeper company-level assessments and provide assurance on climate credentials of the corporate entity.

Our panel of experts will also explain how this new Certification goes beyond labelled debt to the wider general-purpose debt and equity investment.

Moderator: Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

Speakers:
Anna Creed, Director Thought Leadership, Climate Bonds Initiative

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about this new Certification and how it can help your company transition to a more sustainable future.

 

 

Mar 30, 2023
Driving finance towards Transitions: Transition Plans challenges and opportunities

Assessing the credibility of a company’s decarbonisation begins with the rigour and ambition of a Transition Plan. We bring together experts who can draw insights on where to begin with Transition planning, what is the current state of guidance in the market and what do investors need to be assured the decarbonisation is credible and aligned with 1.5ºC pathway.

Moderator:

Speakers:

 

Agenda:

  1. Introduction / Welcome 
  2. Climate Bonds presentation – Manshu Deng & Matthew MacGeoch – Climate Bonds Initiative work on Transitions Plans 
  3. CDP presentation- Sylvester Bamkole -Transition Plan’s disclosure framework 
  4. Ceres presentation - Laura Draucker - Assessing the existing transition plan guidance and developing a consensus-driven definition of what a comprehensive Climate Transition Action Plan should include
  5. IIGCC presentation - Dan Gardiner - Guidance on Transition Plans 
  6. Q&A and Discussion 

 

  • Bridget Boulle

    Head of Taxonomies, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Nadia Humphries

    Co-Rapporteur Platform for Sustainable Finance, European Commission
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Mar 22, 2023
Future of EU Taxonomy

Climate Bonds invites you to join us for a webinar on the future of the EU Taxonomy – Wednesday 22nd March.  The European Taxonomy has been key to driving finance to sustainable projects aiming to address the climate crisis. This webinar offers insights into the future of the EU Taxonomy and its implications for taxonomies around the world. Experts from Climate Bonds, the European Parliament, and partner organisations will discuss the future of the EU Taxonomy and its interoperability with other regional taxonomies. Ultimately, the objective is to clear the path for credible investments and optimise the EU Taxonomy uptake.

  • Barbara Buchner

    Global Managing Director, Climate Policy Initiative
  • Koben Calhoun

    Principal, RMI
  • Ronan Hodge

    Technical Lead, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ)
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Tyeler Matsuo

    Manager, RMI
Dec 13, 2022
Guidelines for Financing a Credible Coal Transition

Please join Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI), Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), and RMI for a webinar on their recently released working paper, Guidelines for Financing a Credible Coal Transition. These guidelines, developed in consultation with stakeholders and experts from public, private, and civil society institutions, provide a framework for assessing the climate and social credibility of financial transactions that aim to accelerate a managed phaseout of coal-fired power plants.



During the webinar, you’ll hear from a representative from the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero on the credibility risks of financing a coal transition, and CBI, CPI, and RMI will provide an overview of how the guidelines can help manage these risks. As we recognize that transition finance for the coal-to-clean transition is a new and rapidly evolving space, we look forward to hearing additional feedback, perspectives, and questions that can shape the future direction of this work.



Speakers:

- Barbara Buchner, Global Managing Director, Climate Policy Initiative (CPI)

- Koben Calhoun, Principal, RMI

- Ronan Hodge, Technical Lead, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ)

- Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

- Tyeler Matsuo, Manager, RMI

- Zofia Wetmanska, Senior Taxonomy Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Leisa Souza

    Agriculture Programme Coordinator
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Dec 7, 2022
2022 China SIF Week Side Event Finance for Sustainable Agriculture: Opportunities, Pathways and Actions

Climate change is exacerbating the challenges of global food security, and the need for agriculture and food systems transition has been reached consensus. Capital markets have a vital role in supporting the evolution of agriculture and food systems towards more efficient, low-carbon, resilient and sustainable. This seminar will focus on the role of green and transition finance and will discuss the prospects of opportunities, transition pathways and practical experiences of financial institutions entities in investing and financing green development and transition in agriculture.

 

Host:LONG Yuqing, ESG Product Manager, SynTao Green Finance

 

Agenda

16:00-16:10

Opening Remark

Sean KIDNEY, CEO and Co-founder of Climate Bonds Initiative 

GUO Peiyuan, Chairman, China Sustainable Investment Forum

 

16:10-16:50

Keynote speech

CHEN Ying, Director of Cereals and Oils Department, China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Livestock

XIE Wenhong, Head of China, Climate Bonds Initiative 

FU Xiaotian, Director, Food and Natural Resources Program, WRI China

 

16:50-17:35

Agricultural Standards Roundtable Discussion

Moderator: XU Xiuling, Senior Vice President at CreditEase and Member of China SIF Board of Directors

Speaker:

RAO Shuling

Deputy Secretary-General of the Beijing Green Finance Association

Senior Researcher of Institute of Finance and Sustainability  

Leisa SOUZA, Head of Latin America of Climate Bonds Initiative 

LAN Xing, Vice President, Green & Sustainable Hub, Asia Pacific, Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking

SHEN Lina, Director of Institutional Business, SynTao Green Finance

 

17:35-18:20

Agricultural Commodity Investment Roundtable Discussion

How can green and transformational finance be mobilised by developing sustainable value chains?

Moderator: LI Shaoxin, China Agriculture Transition Lead, Climate Bonds Initiative

Speaker:

DU Hongxia, Senior Program Manager, Energy Transition & Climate Finance, WWF

Erika SUSANTO, Research & Data Director of FAIRR Initiative

QIN Jun, Deputy General Manager of Muyuan Foods

 

18:20-18:30

Launch|Agri-food Transition Principles

LI Shaoxin, China Agriculture Transition Lead, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Caroline Harrison

    Green Bonds Pricing Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Christian Engelen

    Head of Unit in the Directorate-General for Budget (DG BUDG), European Commission
  • George Thimont

    Head of ESG Syndicate, Global Debt Markets, Credit Agricole CIB
  • Heather Wootten

    Director, Corporate Social Responsibility & ESG, Tradeweb
  • Lizi Nicol

    Multi-Sector Indexed Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, BlackRock
Sep 21, 2022
Green Bond Pricing in the Primary Market April – H1 2022

How have green bonds performed at issuance in the challenging market environment of 2022?

Climate Bonds Initiative will share the findings of our fourteenth report in our pricing series, in which we observe how green bonds perform in the primary markets. The 'Green Bond Pricing in the Primary Market April – H1 2022' report includes green bonds issued in the first six months of 2022 (H1 2022). Join us for this amazing expert panel of investors & issuers go behind the numbers.

Speakers:

- Christian Engelen, Head of Unit in the Directorate-General for Budget (DG BUDG), European Commission

- Lizi Nicol, Multi-Sector Indexed Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, BlackRock

-George Thimont, Head of ESG Syndicate, Global Debt Markets, Credit Agricole CIB

- Heather Wootten, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility & ESG, Tradeweb

- Caroline Harrison, Head of Market Intelligence Research, Climate Bonds Initiative

- Moderator: Elisabeth Vishnevskaja, CFA, Head of Partnerships, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Camila Silva

    Technical Assistance Facility, LAGreen Fund
  • Carlos Linares

    Presidente del Directorio, COFIDE
  • Iraís Vázquez

    Senior Technical Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Mariella Cordova Vargas

    Gerente Comercial Gran y Mediana Empresa Bolsa de Valores de Lima
  • Sandra Carrillo

    Gerente General, Pacific Corporate Sustainability (PCS)
Sep 15, 2022
Estado del mercado de las Finanzas Sostenibles en Perú 2022: lanzamiento del reporte

Climate Bonds Initiative y LAGreen Fund están encantados de invitarle a asistir al lanzamiento híbrido del reporte: Estado del mercado de las finanzas sostenibles en Perú 2022.

El informe identifica oportunidades de inversión verde y sostenible en Perú, incluida la forma en que los instrumentos verdes y etiquetados pueden atraer inversiones al país. También describe el estado y el tamaño del mercado de deuda sostenible peruano y una descripción general de los desarrollos e hitos de políticas de apoyo durante la última década.

  • Antje Schneeweiß

    EKD's Church Investors Working Group
  • Nathan Fabian

    PRI & Chair of the EU Platform
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds
Jul 10, 2022
The EU Platform on Sustainable Finance Draft Advice on Minimum Safeguards

Listen first hand from EU Platform experts!

Moderator: Nathan Fabian, Chief Responsible Investment Officer at PRI; Chairperson at European Platform on Sustainable Finance.

Speakers:
- Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate bonds Initiative
- Antje Schneeweiss, General secretary of the church investors group Germany and rapporteur of social taxonomy subgroup
- Signe Andreasen Lysgaard, Strategic advisor, The Danish Institute for Human Rights
- Wolfgang Kuhn, Consultant for GRI

-️ Date: 11 July
⏰ Time: 15:00 CET (14:00 GMT)

Radio talk show format in English plus Q&A.

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  • Kenneth Hui

    Head of Market Development, HKMA
  • Luying Gan

    Head of Sustainable Bonds, Debt Capital Markets, Asia-Pacific Global Banking, HSBC
  • Manshu Deng

    Research Manager of the China Programme, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Tracy Wong Harris

    Vice President and Deputy Secretary General, HKGFA
Jul 5, 2022
Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Debt Market Briefing 2021 Launch

Climate Bonds Initiative, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), HSBC and the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) cordially invite you to the webinar to launch the Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Debt Market Briefing 2021.

The 2021 Hong Kong green and sustainable debt market experienced an expansion into new types of thematic debt, and across the board. This included surging increase in green debt instruments, debut issuance of sustainability bonds, and burgeoning growth in transition finance products.

The event will provide insights and outlook on key development in the Hong Kong green and sustainable debt market, covering topics such as the HKSAR Government Green Bond Programme, the adoption of the Common Ground Taxonomy and credible transition finance.

The Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Debt Market Briefing 2021 is produced in partnership with HSBC and is supported by the HKMA and the HKGFA.

Moderator: Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

Report Briefing: Manshu Deng, Research Manager, China Programme, Climate Bonds Initiative

Panel discussion:
- Kenneth Hui, Head of Market Development Division, HKMA
- Luying Gan, Head of Sustainable Bonds, Debt Capital Markets, Asia-Pacific, HSBC
- Tracy Wong Harris, Vice President and Deputy Secretary General, HKGFA

  • Liu Fan

    Deputy General Manager, China Central Depository & Clearing Company
  • Luying Gan

    Head of Sustainable Bonds, Debt Capital Markets, Asia-Pacific Global Banking, HSBC
  • Manshu Deng

    Research Manager of the China Programme, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Shi Yi

    Deputy Director, China Central Depository & Clearing Research Centre
Jul 4, 2022
China Green Bond Market Report 2021 Launch - Review and Outlook
Climate Bonds Initiative and China Central Depository & Clearing Co. Ltd Research Center, with the support of HSBC, published the China Green Bond Market Report 2021 on 21 June.
 
2021 marked the first year after China announced the country’s targets for carbon dioxide to peak by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 (30·60 targets). It was also the first year of the nation’s fourteenth Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). The country’s action to expedite carbon emission reduction was reflected in the vast expansion of its green bond market during the year. 
 
China is very likely to reach its carbon peaking goal before 2030. The momentum seen in its 2021 green bond market will continue to support that, backed by strong regulatory directives and high investor demand.  
 
The webinar speakers will review and provide an outlook on the Chinese green bond market, focusing on the policy and market forces required to ensure further orderly and credible expansion. 
 
The webinar will be conducted in Chinese with simultaneous translation.
  • Christine Eibs Singer

    Energy Access Advocate (Independent)
  • Daniel McGree

    Senior Research Analyst and Lead Author, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Eduardo Appleyard

    CAP Project Coordinator, UNDP
  • Shamini Selvaratnam

    Energy Partnerships, Sustainable Energy Hub UNDP
  • Stefanie Held

    Director Sustainable Energy Hub, UNDP
Jun 30, 2022
Linking Global Finance to Small-Scale Clean Energy: Financial Aggregation for Distributed Renewable Energy in Developing Countries

UNDP and Climate Bonds Initiative invite you to join the launch webinar for their new report: Linking Global Finance to Small-Scale Clean Energy: Financial Aggregation for Distributed Renewable Energy in Developing Countries

The report focuses on the potential of financial aggregation in enabling global capital markets to finance distributed renewable energy (for residential and other uses) in developing countries. It explores the state of small-scale, low-carbon energy in developing countries as well as the barriers to financial aggregation, along with some proposed solutions and key considerations for market practitioners. The focus is predominantly on Sub-Saharan Africa, but the findings are broadly applicable to all developing regions, especially those with underdeveloped financial markets.

The report results from a collaboration between UNDP and Climate Bonds Initiative in the context of the UNDP's Climate Aggregation Platform – a Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded project to promote the scale-up of financial aggregation for small-scale clean energy in developing countries. It is based on an extensive literature review and dozens of interviews with relevant stakeholders, both from the product (sell) and finance (buy) sides.

Confirmed speakers:
- Eduardo Appleyard, CAP Project Coordinator, UNDP
- Daniel McGree, Senior Research Analyst and Lead Author, Climate Bonds Initiative
- Krista Tukiainen, Head of Market Intelligence, Climate Bonds Initiative
- Stefanie Held, Director, UNDP Energy Hub
- Christine Eibs Singer, Energy Access Advocate (Independent)

  • Ali Hasanbeigi

    Founder and CEO, Global Efficiency Intelligence, Steel criteria Technical Consultant
  • Anna Creed

    Director Thought Leadership, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Erik van Doezum

    Director and Steel Lead, Metals, Mining & Fertilizers EMEA Division at ING
  • Fabiana Contreras

    Industry Transition Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Max Åhman

    Associate Professor and Head of Division, Environmental and Energy Systems Studies at Lund University
Jun 23, 2022
Credible Transition in the Steel Industry: Climate Bonds Standard expands to the steel sector

Climate Bonds Initiative is delighted to invite you to a webinar which will give investors an exclusive look at Climate Bonds’ new draft criteria for the steel sector. Speakers will share important insights as we continue our expansion in hard to abate industries and also provide context for the public consultation process that will be kicked off at the same time.

The Steel Criteria will form part of the Climate Bonds Standard and provide a succinct set of decision rules for determining when steel projects and assets are compatible with a low carbon, climate resilient economy, and are eligible for Certification under the Climate Bonds Standard.

Steel production is responsible for 7-9% of global CO2 emissions and the demand for steel is expected to increase 40% by 2050. The financial sector will play a critical role in financing credible efforts to decarbonise the steel sector and bring it in line with 1.5°C pathways.

Speakers:
- Fabiana Contreras, Industry Transition Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
- Ali Hasanbeigi, Founder and CEO, Global Efficiency Intelligence, Steel criteria Technical Consultant.
- Max Åhman, Associate Professor and Head of Division, Environmental and Energy Systems Studies at Lund University
- Erik van Doezum, Director and Steel Lead, Metals, Mining & Fertilizers EMEA Division at ING.
- Anna Creed, Head of Standards, Climate Bonds Initiative
- Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Ecaterina Bigos

    CIO Core Investment, Asia Ex-Japan, Axa Investment Managers
  • Kelvin Tan

    Head of Sustainable Finance and Investments, ASEAN at HSBC
  • Krista Tukiainen

    Head of Research and Reporting, Market Intelligence, Climate Bonds
  • Paroche Hutachareon

    Director - Strategic Risk Management Group at Public Debt Management Office, Thailand
  • Thu Ha Chow

    Head of Fixed Income Asia, Robeco
Jun 17, 2022
ASEAN Sustainable Finance State of the Market 2021: report launch

Join us for the launch of the ASEAN Sustainable Debt State of the Market 2021 Report, produced with the support of HSBC. 

Market and investor interest is increasingly being focused on the role that green bonds, green loans, social and sustainability bonds can play in sustainable development, infrastructure investment and low carbon growth paths.

The report provides definitive data and analysis of the shape & size of the green, social, and sustainable debt market in the region. 

Join us for insights on key trends and developments for the sustainable finance market in ASEAN in 2021, and what we may expect to see in 2022 for sustainable finance in ASEAN.

The major factors driving green investment and market directions in 2022/2023 will be discussed by the expert panel. A one-off opportunity to explore an extraordinary year in green finance and growth tends in coming years.

  • Aude Rajonson

    Head of Fixed Income Origination, London Stock Exchange Group
  • Candace Partridge

    Social and Sustainability Bond Data Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative.
  • Emily Robare

    Head of Muni ESG Research, Pimco
  • Mike Brown

    Environmental Finance Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
  • Nancy Kummer

    Chief Business Development Officer / Managing Director, BLX Group
Jun 16, 2022
Green, Social and Sustainable Municipal Bond Opportunities in North America

The US Municipal market is seeing an increased focus on Green, Social and Sustainable bonds, both from the point of view of issuers, as well as from investors. However, given the scale of the Muni market, there is opportunity for the market to develop much further.

To mobilise institutional money, and dedicated mandates which could help to drive policy change and shift capital at scale, the market needs more benchmark deals from the full range of economic sectors.

The purpose of the webinar, hosted by CBI and sponsored by the London Stock Exchange, is to provide an overview of the Green Muni Bond opportunity, targeting primarily issuers and investors in this market segment.



Speakers:

o Mike Brown, Environmental Finance Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

o Emily Robare, Head of Muni ESG Research, Pimco

o Aude Rajonson, Head of Fixed Income Origination, London Stock Exchange Group

o Candice Partridge, Social and Sustainability Bond Data Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative.

Moderator: Nancy Kummer, Chief Business Development Officer / Managing Director, BLX Group

  • Ivy Lau

    Head of Sustainable Finance, Mizuho Securities Asia Limited, Hong Kong, China
  • Kosintr Puongsophol

    Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  • Satoru Yamadera

    Advisor, Asian Development Bank
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Zalina Shamsudin

    General Manager, Capital Markets Malaysia
Jun 7, 2022
Promoting Local Currency Sustainable Finance in ASEAN+3

The Climate Bonds Market Intelligence Team completed a report on the ASEAN member countries +3 that provided an overview of the sustainable finance landscape in each market that included the regulatory framework and market developments in terms of product innovation and range of financing/funding instruments utilized.

 

We would like to encourage a conversation with ASEAN central banks, regulator and financial market about the report’s findings between policy makers, investors, intermediaries and issuers on how to move forward to enable breadth and depth of the sustainable finance market in ASEAN+3.



Speakers:

- Sean Kidney, CEO & Founder, Climate Bonds Initiative

- Satoru Yamadera, Advisor, Asian Development Bank

- Daniel McGree, Senior Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative

- Kelvin Lee, Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission, Philippines

- Jason Mortimer, Head of Sustainable Investment – Fixed Income and Senior Portfolio Manager at Nomura Asset Management, Japan

- Ivy Lau, Head of Sustainable Finance, Mizuho Securities Asia Limited, Hong Kong, China

- Kosintr Puongsophol, Financial Sector Specialist, Asian Development Bank



Moderator: Zalina Shamsudin, Head of International Programmes - Asia Pacific, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Caroline Harrison

    Green Bonds Pricing Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Meyyappan Nagappan

    Leader, Digital Tax and Social Finance at Nishith Desai Associates
  • Rakesh Jha

    Director, Sustainability, Management Consulting Division at Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd
  • Sandeep Bhattacharya

    India Project Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Shailendra Singh

    Founder & CEO, SustainMantra
May 30, 2022
India Sustainable Debt State of the Market 2021
Speakers:
  • Caroline Harrison, Senior Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative 
  • Neha Kumar, India Programme Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative 
  • Dhruba Purkayatha, Director, Climate Policy Initiative 
  • Rakesh Jha, Director, Sustainability, Management Consulting Division at Fichtner Consulting Engineers (India) Pvt. Ltd
  • Anurag Bajpai, Director, Green Tree Global
  • Meyyappan Nagappan, Leader, Digital Tax and Social Finance at Nishith Desai Associates
  • Sanjoy Ghosh, Vice President, Business development and Climate Change (NABCONS) 
  • Shailendra Singh, Founder & CEO, SustainMantra

Moderator: Sandeep Bhattacharya, India Project Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Alan Denenberg

    Partner, Corporate Department, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
  • Amber Chi

    Senior VP & Assistant Treasurer, Salesforce
  • Aude Rajonson

    Head of Fixed Income Origination, London Stock Exchange Group
  • Emily Weng

    Vice President, Global Fixed Income ESG Investment, BlackRock
  • Marilyn Ceci

    Managing Director and Senior Advisor to the Center for Carbon Transition, J.P. Morgan
May 24, 2022
How US corporates are meeting their sustainability goals through the public bond market

London Stock Exchange and Climate Bonds Initiative invite you to join them for an insightful industry webinar delving into the development of the US green and sustainability bond market. This session will provide tangible insights relevant to market stakeholders, corporate treasurers and sustainability officers embarking on a sustainability journey.

The panelists will share their experiences, address key challenges and showcase green and sustainable bond issuance processes in the US.

The panel will comprise of a corporate bond issuer already on the sustainability journey, an institutional investor, an underwriter, a law firm, an international stock exchange and an international standard setting organization with extensive market intelligence.

Speakers:

- Sean Kidney, CEO & Founder, Climate Bonds Initiative
- Amber Chi, Senior VP & Assistant Treasurer, Salesforce
- Marilyn Ceci, Managing Director and Senior Advisor to the Center for Carbon Transition, J.P. Morgan
- Emily Weng, Vice President, BlackRock Global Fixed Income ESG Investment, BlackRock
- Alan Denenberg, Partner, Corporate Department, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Moderator: Aude Rajonson, Head of Fixed Income Origination, London Stock Exchange Group

  • Christina Ng

    Research & Stakeholder Engagement Leader, Debt Markets, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
  • Lily Burge

    Policy Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Luanne Sieh

    Head, Group Sustainability, CIMB Group
  • Lyn Javier

    Assistant Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
May 17, 2022
ASEAN economies’ exposure to climate transition risks

The Climate Bonds' Policy Team completed a report examining ASEAN central banks’ exposure to climate transition risks with a particular focus on Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

How the report reflected on these risks was by doing an analysis of combined data from credit filings by banks to the central bank supervisory section, bonds data collected by Asia Bond Monitor and “bottom-up” deal level data extracted from commercial databases of lending and bond issuance.

The primary recommendation from the data analysis was on how the taxonomies under development could be used to ensure banks are able to track their climate transition risks exposure through their portfolios.

We would like to encourage a conversation about the report’s findings on challenges to the financial sector in re-directing lending from fossil fuel to renewables and potential actions central banks might take to support the transition.

  • Apurba Mitra

    Associate Partner at KPMG India Lt. Col.
  • Barbara Calvi

    Executive Director, Sustainable Investing, Fixed Income Investment Management , Morgan Stanley
  • Gaurav Bhagat

    India at MUFG
  • Karthik Iyer

    Director of Programmes, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Monish Ahuja

    Promoter and Managing Director, Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Private Limited.
May 9, 2022
Opportunities in financing the decarbonization of India’s hard to abate sectors

This webinar looks at issues facing the hard to abate industries in India, its journey towards a low carbon world - and financing the journey towards the same.



Speakers:

- Mr. Vishal Bahvsar, Head - Corporate Sustainability Head - Corporate Sustainability ,UltraTech Cement

- Mr. Gaurav Sarup, Director - ESG, Carbon & Social Performance at Vedanta Resources Limited.

- Ms. Apurba Mitra, Associate Partner at KPMG India Lt. Col.

- Monish Ahuja - Promoter and Managing Director , Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Private Limited.

- Barbara Calvi - Executive Director, Sustainable Investing, Fixed Income Investment Management , Morgan Stanley



Moderator: Karthik Iyer, Director of Programmes, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Berit Lindholdt-Lauridsen

    Senior Operations Officer International Finance Corporation
  • Jessica Pulay

    Co-Head of Policy and Markets, United Kingdom Debt Management Office
  • Jesús Martínez

    Head of Financing and Treasury, Iberdrola
  • Krista Tukiainen

    Head of Research and Reporting, Market Intelligence, Climate Bonds
  • Paul O'Connor

    Head of EMEA ESG Debt Capital Markets, J.P. Morgan
Apr 22, 2022
Sustainable Debt Global State of the Market 2021

Climate Bonds is preparing to publish the 11th iteration of its flagship research paper Sustainable Debt Global State of the Market 2021. The scope of the paper has been extended to include green, social, sustainability, sustainability-linked, and transition bonds which we describe as GSS+ debt.

Following a short presentation summarizing the findings of the research, Sean Kidney will moderate a panel discussion including issuers, and champions of climate action. Panelists will be invited to share insights and experiences and discuss expectations and drivers of market growth for 2022 and beyond.

Moderator: Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

Panelists:

- Jessica Pulay, Co-Head of Policy and Markets, United Kingdom Debt Management Office

- Paul O'Connor, Head of EMEA ESG Debt Capital Markets, J.P. Morgan

- Berit Lindholdt-Lauridsen, Senior Operations Officer, International Finance Corporation

- Krista Tukiainen, head of Market Intelligence, Climate Bonds Initiative

- Jesús Martínez, Head of Financing and Treasury, Iberdrola

 

  • Laura Ruiz

    Asesora del Despacho del Viceministro Técnico, Ministerio de Hacienda y Crédito Público
  • Luis Gabriel Morcillo

    Socio de los equipos de Mercado de Valores y Corporativo / M&A de Brigard Urrutia
  • Paca Zuleta

    Directora Escuela de Gobierno Alberto Lleras Camargo de la Universidad de los Andes
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Yolanda Fadul

    Sócia de Metrix Finanzas
Apr 21, 2022
Alternativas de financiamiento verde en Colombia

Colombia ha avanzado en su agenda ambiental y de desarrollo sostenible, esto se refleja en la firma del Acuerdo de París, por medio de sus Contribuciones Nacionalmente Determinadas (NDCs), la alineación con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS), así como en el desarrollo de instrumentos de política de cambio climático.

Existe una gran brecha entre el financiamiento verde requerido y el efectivamente movilizado ante lo cual es necesario el involucramiento de sectores público y privado que permita desarrollar un ecosistema atractivo para el financiamiento de proyectos climáticos y ambientales.

Reunir a la comunidad de inversores con los encargados de formular políticas y los desarrolladores de proyectos, puede ayudar a desarrollar enfoques innovadores y compartidos para abordar los desafíos financieros en sectores claves para los objetivos climáticos.

Bajo este contexto, este Webinar pretende compartir conocimiento e intercambiar experiencias de diferentes instrumentos financieros como lo son los fondos para la canalización de recursos públicos, privados y mixtos, con el propósito de analizar sus prácticas y ayudar en la

estructuración de nuevos mecanismos de financiamiento con enfoque sostenible en Colombia.



Panelistas:

Moderadora: Yolanda Fadul, Asociada de Metrix Finanzas.

- Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

- María Margarita Zuleta, Directora Escuela de Gobierno Alberto Lleras Camargo de la Universidad de los Andes

- Laura Ruiz, Asesora del Despacho del Viceministro Técnico

- Luis Gabriel Morcillo, socio de los equipos de Mercado de Valores y Corporativo / M&A de Brigard Urrutia

  • Chloe Su

    Credit Analyst, BlackRock
  • Guo Peiyuan

    Chairman, Syntao Green Finance
  • Ken Chiu

    Senior Vice President, Emerging Business Development, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
  • Manshu Deng

    Research Manager of the China Programme, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Wenhong Xie

    Head of China, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 13, 2022
扩大中国绿色与可持续债券市场的稳步发展 — 中外投资者视角

实现中国的“双碳”目标需要大量的资金和金融支持。绿色债券作为一种公认的广泛标准化的金融工具,可以引导资本流向绿色、低碳的资产与项目,助力中国实现“双碳”目标。

本次研讨会将分享由气候债券组织和商道融绿共同开展的针对中国绿色债券市场投资者的调研结果。该调研旨在评估投资者对中国绿色债券的态度,确定市场进一步壮大及稳步发展所需的条件。研讨会嘉宾将从交易所、投资人、发行人、绿色金融服务机构等角度讨论中国绿色债券市场的机遇与挑战。

致谢:

香港交易所(HKEX)以及法国外贸银行(Natixis CIB)为本次调研提供了支持和赞助

主持人:

谢文泓

气候债券倡议组织中国区负责人

调查报告简报:

邓曼姝

气候债券倡议组织中国区研究主管

研讨会嘉宾:

赵健能

香港交易及结算所有限公司新兴业务发展部高级副总裁

兰星

法国外贸银行亚太区绿色与可持续金融业务副总裁

郭沛源博士

商道纵横总经理

苏念

贝莱德基金管理有限公司信用分析师

  • Guo Peiyuan

    Chairman, Syntao Green Finance
  • Julien Martin

    Managing Director, Head of Emerging Business Development Markets, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
  • Manshu Deng

    Research Manager of the China Programme, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Norbert Ling

    ESG Credit Portfolio Manager, Invesco Fixed Income Asia Pacific
  • Olivier Ménard

    Head of Green & Sustainable Hub – Asia Pacific, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
Apr 12, 2022
Scaling up China’s Green and Sustainable Market – Takeaways from China Investor Survey

China has set ambitious targets of reaching carbon peaking by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, and meeting these objectives requires large scale of capital. Green bonds are an accepted and broadly standardized tool that can help direct capital flows to low carbon assets and projects, and contribute to meeting China’s climate goals.
This webinar will highlight key takeaways from the China Investor Survey, conducted by Climates Bonds Initiative and SynTao Green Finance to determine investor attitudes to green bonds and establish what is needed for the Chinese market to develop further.
Please join us for a live interactive webinar, where speakers will provide their views on challenges and opportunities in scaling up the Chinese green and sustainable bond market. The panel brings together different perspectives from exchanges, investors, issuers and service providers.



Moderator: Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Guest speakers:

- Julien Martin, Managing Director, Head of Emerging Business Development Markets, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
- Olivier Ménard, Head of Green & Sustainable Hub – Asia Pacific, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
- Dr. Peiyuan Guo, CEO, SynTao
- Norbert Ling, ESG Credit Portfolio Manager, Invesco Fixed Income Asia Pacific
- Manshu Deng, Research Manager of the China Programme, Climate Bonds Initiative

 

  • Elias Martínez

    Technical Lead Basic Chemicals Criteria
  • Fredric Bauer

    Associate senior lecturer in Technology and society; Researcher at the division on Environmental and Energy Systems Studies, Lut University
  • Kristin Marshall

    Senior Research Associate, Lux Research
  • Marian Rodriguez

    Sustainability Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 6, 2022
Credible Transitions for Chemicals Industry - Climate Bonds Standard expands to Basic Chemicals

The Basic Chemicals Criteria lay out the requirements that Basic Chemicals production asset, projects must meet to be eligible for inclusion in a Certified Climate Bond and for companies on a credible transition path to issue transition labelled debt. The Criteria contain Mitigation Requirements, Adaptation & Resilience Requirements and Transition Requirements. Bonds and loans linked to these eligible assets and projects will be aligned with the Paris Agreement 1.5 degree celsius limit.

Public consultation is scheduled for launch with this webinar and will last for 60 days.

Moderator: Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

Speakers:
- Marian Rodriguez, Sustainability Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
- Elias Martínez, Technical Lead Basic Chemicals Criteria
- Fredric Bauer, Associate senior lecturer in Technology and society; Researcher at the division on Environmental and Energy Systems Studies, Lund University.
- Kristin Marshall, Senior Research Associate at Lux Research

  • Bo Lidegaard

    Co-founder & Partner, Kaya Group
  • Catharina Hillenbrand von der Neyen

    Head of Research, Carbon Tracker
  • Kavita Srinivasan

    Senior Manager, Vivid Economics
  • Mark Fulton

    Program Director, Inevitable Policy Response (IPR)
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 4, 2022
Ukraine War & Global Energy Impacts to 2030 - How clean energy will outpace fossil fuels

The Russia Ukraine war has triggered both a policy shift towards clean energy independence and debate around a longer life span for fossil fuels in the global energy mix. Will the crisis extend fossil fuel dependency? Or will policy makers double down on energy security through renewables?

A Special Webinar Event from Global NGOs.

Using IPR forecast policy scenarios (FPS), Carbon Tracker oil and gas industry analysis and Climate Bonds market data this special webinar event for investors and policy makers will assess the current uncertainties and political responses against long term trends in climate policy, green finance and energy transition.

Moderator:
Kavita Srinivasan, Senior Manager, Vivid Economics

Speakers:
Mark Fulton, Project Director, Inevitable Policy Response (IPR)
Catharina Hillenbrand von der Neyen, Head of Research, Carbon Tracker
Bo Lidegaard, Co-founder & Partner Kaya Group
Sean Kidney , CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Asdrúbal de Benito

    Senior Advisor, Spanish Treasury
  • Caroline Harrison

    Green Bonds Pricing Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • David Furey

    Head of Fixed Income Strategists EMEA, SSGA
  • Emer Murnane

    Assistant Group Treasurer, Smurfit Kappa Group
  • Francois Millet

    ETF, Index, and Quant Fund Development, Lyxor
Mar 30, 2022
Green bonds demonstrate pricing benefits for Investors & Issuers: Latest findings
The 13th iteration of a leading series Green Bond Pricing in the Primary Market, analyses pricing dynamics of green bonds, examining how these instruments offer pricing advantages for investors and issuers alike. 

We will present the findings of this latest paper that follows with a panel discussion of issuers such as the Spanish Treasury and Smurfit Kappa Group and investors like Lyxor ETF, Amundi Group of their experience of issuing green bonds, market performance and pricing benefits as reported in this research.

Moderator: David Furey, Head of Fixed Income Strategists EMEA, SSGA

Panelists:

- Francois Millet, Head of Strategy and ESG, Lyxor ETF, Amundi Group

- Emer Murnane, Assistant Group Treasurer, Smurfit Kappa Group

- Javier Asdrúbal de Benito Cháfer, Senior Adivisor, Spanish Treasury

- Caroline Harrison, Senior research analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative

Acknowledgements:

Support and funding for this paper were provided by Lyxor, IFC, and SSGA
  • Ben Allen

    Director of Research, Institute for European Environmental Policy
  • Linda Romanovska

    Independent Expert member, EU Platform on Sustainable Finance
  • Marzia Traverso

    Rapporteur of Technical Working Group for the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance
  • Michiel De Smet

    Sustainable Investment Expert, National Bank of Belgium
  • Nathan Fabian

    PRI & Chair of the EU Platform
Mar 30, 2022
EU Platform on Sustainable Finance launches: New criteria for all six taxonomy objectives

The EU Platform on Sustainable Finance presents the New criteria for all six taxonomy objectives. This webinar is supported by the European Investment Bank and the Climate Bonds Initiative.

This report brings forwards New Criteria for the remaining four environmental objectives of the EU Taxonomy. These criteria address objectives for biodiversity, pollution, circular economy and water, and further extend the scope of the taxonomy beyond just climate and to a wider set of economic activities.

Speakers:
- Nathan Fabian - Chairperson at European Platform on Sustainable Finance
- Ben Allen - Director of Research, Institute for European Environmental Policy 
- Marzia Traverso - Rapporteur of Technical Working Group for the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance
- Michiel De Smet - Sustainable Investment Expert at the National Bank of Belgium 
- Linda Romanovska - Independent Expert member, EU Platform on Sustainable Finance

 

  • Guo Peiyuan

    Chairman, Syntao Green Finance
  • Lihua Qian

    Chief Green Finance Researcher, Executive Director, CIB Research
  • Lu Zhengwei

    Chief Economist, China Industrial Bank
  • Valentina Wu

    Programme Manager, Syntao Finance
  • Wenhong Xie

    Head of China, Climate Bonds Initiative
Mar 28, 2022
China Sustainable Debt Market Development

The Climate Bonds Initiative and CIB Research, with the support of UK PACT, will co-host an online webinar on sustainable debt market development in China on Monday, March 28, 2022, from 15:00 to 17:00 BST.

The webinar will focus on green bonds and sustainable bond standards, and the following reports will be launched at the webinar:

- China’s Growing Sustainable Debt Market - RAPID GROWTH DELIVERS IMPACTS

- The Green Finance Case for China’s Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition

- China Green Finance Policy Analysis Report 2021

- China Green Bond Market Post-issuance Reporting

Speakers:

1.Sean Kidney, CEO Climate Bonds Initiative
2.Peiyuan Guo, CEO Syntao
3.Zhengwei LU, Chief Economist, China Industrial Bank 
4.Lihua Qian, Chief Green Finance Researcher, Executive Director, CIB Research 
5.Bolu Wang, Green Finance Research Centre, National Institute of Finance, Tsinghua University 
6.Valentina Wu, SynTao Finance 
7.Miguel Almeida, Research Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative
8.Wenhong Xie, Head of China Programmes, Climate Bonds Initiative

The event will be held in both Chinese and English, with simultaneous English and Chinese translation.

  • Helena Viñes Fiestas

    Commissioner of the Spanish Financial Markets Authority, Rapporteur of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance
  • Jörg Ladwein

    Regional Chief Investment Officer, Allianz Group
  • Nancy Saich

    European Investment Bank
  • Nathan Fabian

    PRI & Chair of the EU Platform
Mar 28, 2022
EU Platform on Sustainable Finance launches: Extended Environmental Taxonomy (SG3)

The EU Platform on Sustainable Finance presents the Extended Environmental Taxonomy (SG3), previously known as the "Significant Harm Taxonomy". This webinar is supported by the European Investment Bank and the Climate Bonds Initiative.

Speakers:
- Nathan Fabian - Chair of EU platform on Sustainable Finance - Principles for Responsible Investment
- Nancy Saich - Rapporteur of Platform Subgroup 3 - European Investment Bank
- Helena Viñes Fiestas - Commissioner of the Spanish Financial Markets’ Authority
- Jörg Ladwein - Regional Chief investment office bei Allianz Group

  • Bridget Boulle

    Head of Taxonomies, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Iraís Vázquez

    Senior Technical Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
Mar 17, 2022
The development of green and sustainable taxonomies in the world

The objective of this webinar is to investigate the particularities of the development of various green and social taxonomies around the world, including Latin America. The webinar will be in Spanish and translated to English.

  • Eduardo Atehortua

    Head of LATAM, Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI)
  • Gianleo Frisari

    Senior Climate Economist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
  • Isabelle Braly-Cartillier

    Senior Sector Specialist of Financial Markets, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
  • Janine Dow

    Senior Director of Sustainable Finance, Fitch Ratings
  • Valeria Dagnino Contreras

    Programme Assistant Latina America, Climate Bonds Initiative
Mar 10, 2022
Latin America & Caribbean State of the Market 2021

Latin America and Caribbean (LAC): State of The Market 2021 is the second detailed analysis of the LAC green finance market, the first one was launched in 2019. The report was supported by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Download the report here.

  • Antje Schneeweiß

    EKD's Church Investors Working Group
  • Jan Noterdaeme

    Senior Advisor, CSR Europe
  • Marcel Roy

    Secretary General, European Association of Public Banks
  • Marco Cilento

    Head of Institutional Policy, European Trade Union Confederation,
  • Nathan Fabian

    PRI & Chair of the EU Platform
Feb 28, 2022
EU platform on Sustainable Finance presents: Social Taxonomy Report Launch

The proposed EU Social Taxonomy will be crucial in helping the finance sector to make best-practice investment decisions with regard to social values.

The development of EU standards for climate change and mitigation are well progressed, and as environmental, social and governance (ESG) gradually come to the fore of investment decision making, a similar guidance for social activities is also needed.

The social taxonomy recommendation is pioneering in its efforts to embed internationally agreed norms like the international bill of human rights, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in European investment guidance.

This exciting webinar is brought to you by the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance. For over a year and a half the group has worked on the social taxonomy and is presenting its report findings on the 28th of February 2022. The panel is decorated with experts from the financial industry, trade unions and the corporate sector:



- Nathan Fabian - Chief Responsible Investment Officer at PRI; Chairperson at European Platform on Sustainable Finance

- Antje Schneeweiss - Working Group of Church Investors, General Secretary

- Marco Cilento - European Trade Union Confederation, Head of Institutional Policy

- Victor van Hoorn - Eurosif, Executive Director

- Marcel Roy - European Association of Public Banks, Secretary General

- Jan Noterdaeme - CSR Europe, Senior Advisor

 

  • Anna Creed

    Director Thought Leadership, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Chris Moore

    Sustainability Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Cyrille Dunant

    Senior Research Associate, University of Cambridge
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Feb 22, 2022
Transitioning to Low Carbon Cement - New Climate Bonds Standard Criteria

This webinar will mark the release of the Cement Criteria for public consultation under Climate Bonds' Transition Programme. The aim is to encourage stakeholder input and feedback during consultation, field questions and provide clarifications during the webinar, and to engage potential certifiers and other stakeholders.

The Criteria intend to provide a succinct set of decision rules for determining when cement assets and activities are compatible with the necessary transition to a low carbon, climate resilient economy, and are eligible for certification under the Climate Bonds Standard.

Public consultation will run for 60 days, closing on 23 April. We invite all stakeholders from industry, civil society, academia and finance to attend this webinar and to provide feedback on the criteria during consultation.



Speakers:

- Sean Kidney, CEO & Co-Funder, Climate Bonds Initiative
- Anna Creed, Associate Director of Thought Leadership, Climate Bonds Initiative
- Cyrille Dunant, Senior Research Associate, University of Cambridge

  • Gaurav Bhagat

    India at MUFG
  • Kailash Vaswani

    ReNew Power
  • Nazmeera Moola

    Chief Sustainability Officer, Ninety One
  • Pawan Agrawal

    Azure Power Ltd
  • Salima Lamdouar

    Portfolio Manager, AllianceBernstein
Feb 16, 2022
Embracing ESG - Challenges and Opportunities chasing Net Zero

This forum brings together the most influential issuers, who would talk about the motivation behind their issuances, how their organizations are aligned to the environmental and social values embedded in the issuances and also what is the path likely, going ahead.



Speakers:

1. Mr. Jugeshinder Robbie Singh. Group CFO Adani Group.

2. Mr. Pawan Kumar Agarwal - CFO Azure Power.

3. Mr. V S Rangan , CFO and Executive Director , HDFC Limited

4. Mr. Seshagiri Rao MVS Group CFO, JSW Group and Jt MD JSW Steel

5. Mr. Kailesh Vaswani , President , Corporate Finance Renew Power

6. Mr. Gaurav Bhagat Managing Director & Head of Financial Institutions, South Asia at MUFG

Sean will represent CBI and we are looking at some investors being a part of the panel as well.



The webinar can be seen as a sequel to the earlier " India Green Bonds Post-Covid 19 - A Second Surge" which has received 800 odd views till date and was covered by the press.

  • Anouj Mehta

    nit Head of the SERD Innovation Hub and ACGF & appointed ADB Country Director to TRM
  • Jomkwan Kongsakul

    Assistant Secretary-General, Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand
  • Man Juttijudata

    Chief Investment Strategy Officer, Government Pension Fund (GPF)
  • Paroche Hutachareon

    Director - Strategic Risk Management Group at Public Debt Management Office, Thailand
  • Surayut Thavikulwat

    Chief Finance Officer (CFO), BTS Group Holdings, Thailand
Jan 28, 2022
Launch of Thailand GIIO Report 2021

While Thailand’s government has invested close to THB4trn (USD120bn) in infrastructure over the past decade, the GIIO Thailand report 2021 (“the report”) highlights that Thailand still faces an infrastructure gap. There is significant room to upgrade its infrastructure quality, with a possible future infrastructure spending gap of up to USD 100 billion by 2040 if the current trend of infrastructure investment is not accelerated. 

The report highlights four key sectors to grow investments in green infrastructure in Thailand: renewable energy, sustainable transport, sustainable water management and sustainable waste management, and also showcases other green investment opportunities in green buildings, smart cities, and coastal management. The report adopts the Climate Bonds Taxonomy to identify potential green infrastructure projects and assets in these sectors. It also argues that Thailand is well positioned to mobilize funding via the capital markets to narrow down the financing gaps in green infrastructure.

Speakers:

- Moderator: Mr. Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI)
- Opening Remarks: Mr. Anouj Mehta, Unit Head of the SERD Innovation Hub and ACGF, and appointed ADB Country Director to TRM
- Report presenter: Ms. Krista Tukiainen, Head of Research and Reporting, Market Intelligence, CBI
- Mr. Paroche Hutachareon, Senior Expert on Bond Market Development at the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), Ministry of Finance (MoF), Thailand
- Ms. Jomkwan Kongsakul, Assistant Secretary-General, The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Thailand
- Mr. Surayut Thavikulwat, Chief Finance Officer (CFO), BTS Group Holdings, Thailand

Dr. Man Juttijudata, Chief Investment Strategy Officer, Government Pension Fund (GPF)

  • Akshima Ghate

    Senior Principal, RMI India
  • Maxson Lewis

    Managing Director at Magenta – ChargeGrid, Power & Infomatic
  • Prashant Vaze

    Head of Policy & Government, Climate Bonds
  • Raja Gayam

    Co Founder at Biliti Electric Inc.
  • Rashi Gupta

    Managing Director - Vision Mechatronics
Jan 10, 2022
Scaling up EV Ecosystem in India: opportunities and barriers

Emissions from the transport sector contribute significantly to deteriorating air quality and human health in cities. India has 6 out of the top ten polluted cities globally, with air pollution affecting most of North India severely and being responsible for the deaths of estimated 1.25 million people annually. Also, transport accounts for 20% of global energy use and contributes 25% to 30% of emissions. There is a need to reduce emissions as climate change poses an existential threat. Besides air quality and emissions, EVs offer energy security and economic opportunities. India is home to 53 cities with a population of over a million. These prerogatives compel India to look at electric mobility options to meet its transportation needs in a sustainable manner. 

The panel brings together expertise in Finance, Consultancy, Manufacturing, Battery Charging & Swapping and policy to throw light on the various aspects. 

Speakers:
- Moderator: Chandrashekar Iyer – Executive Director, Management Consulting Division at Fichtner Consulting

- Dr Rashi Gupta – Managing Director at Vision Mechatronics
- Maxson Lewis – Managing Director at Magenta – ChargeGrid, Power & Infomatic
- Raja Gayam – Co Founder at Biliti Electric Inc.
- Prashant Vaze – Senior Fellow at Climate Bonds Initiative
- Ms Akshima Ghate – Senior Principal at RMI India

We would like to thank Fitchner, Vision Mechatronics, Biliti Electric Inc., Magenta and RMI India for their support!

 

  • Carolina Barreto

    Programme Manager Latina America, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • César Arias

    General Director of Public Credit and National Treasury of the Ministry of Finance of Colombia
  • Eduardo Piquero

    Director of MÉXICO2 and Technical Secretary of CCFV?
  • María del Carmen

    Head of the Public Credit Unit, Ministry of Finance and Public Credit of Mexico
  • Patricio Sepúlveda

    Head of the Public Debt Office of the Ministry of Finance of Chile
Nov 9, 2021
Sovereign Green, Social and Sustainability Bond Issuances: Latin America and the Caribbean

Governments play a crucial role in scaling up Green, Social, and Sustainable investments (GSS). Sovereign GSS bonds can attract the investment needed for sustainable development and help achieve the goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under the 2015 Paris Agreement. In addition, sovereign GSS bonds can also be a tool for economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

We invite you to learn about the first Green, Social, and Sustainable Sovereign Bond Survey (GSS) that was based on conversations with 19 sovereign issuers and in which the different approaches and experiences of issuers were explored to allow a broader understanding of this market. Also, you will know the differences in the process of issuing bonds labeled by the private sector and other types of entities were highlighted.

The Consejo Consultivo de Finanzas Verdes (CCFV) and Climate Bonds Initiative join several guests to discuss the report's findings and the opportunities they present for the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) market at this event.

The webinar will also promote the publication of the Spanish translation of the GSS Sovereign Bond Survey report. Please follow the link to the report to know more before the Webinar: https://www.climatebonds.net/resources/reports/sovereign-green-social-an...

  • @Climate Bonds Community

Nov 3, 2021
COP 26: CEBDS Brazil Climate Financing Event

The Climate Bonds Initiative will be in Glasgow from 2 - 11 November. Our team will be speaking at COP 26 at this in-person event. 

Venue: Brazil's Climate Action Hub, Blue Zone

  • Dao Le Huy

    Deputy General Director at EVN Finance
  • Jerome Pirouz

    Head of Origination and Structuring - TCX Fund
  • Jonathan Neo

    Business Development Manager at GuarantCo
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Nov 1, 2021
Growing Green Bonds in Vietnam for Renewable Energy projects

CBI has been working with the TCX Fund to support green bonds from less developed markets, in particular with respect to foreign exchange hedging, which has been found to be a constraint on the growth of the market.

This webinar seeks to support TCX’s activities in Vietnam, in particular for the Renewable Energy industry. There have been very little green bond issuance out of Vietnam to date and many DFIs are looking for ways to kickstart this market.

Moderator: Sean Kidney

Panelists:

- Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

- Jerome Pirouz, Deputy Head | Structuring & Sales at TCX Fund

- Jonathan Neo, Business Development Manager at GuarantCo

- Dao Le Huy, Deputy General Director at EVN Finance

  • Aditi Bhatia

    Regional Sales Manager at Sustainable Finance Solutions, Sustainalytics
  • Sandeep Bhattacharya

    India Project Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sandip Keswani

    Associate Director at KPMG, Climate Change and Sustainability
  • Vadakepatth Nandkumar

    Advisor - Sustainability and Supply Chain Services at DNV GL Business Assurance India Pvt. Ltd.
Oct 21, 2021
Indian labelled debt markets in 2021: What’s behind the Quantum Jump? - Supported by FCDO

In Calendar year 2021, the labelled ESG Bond markets have shown a sharp increase in activity, and from what market participants state, there is plenty of action to come.  As per banking sources, this year’s ESG labelled  issuance is expected to cross USD 10 Billion, being 40% of the total expected offshore issuance of USD 25 Billion.

The growth has not only been in terms of Green Bonds, but associated instruments like sustainability liked bonds (including a global first from a steel company). The year also saw the first AT 1 Bond with a sustainability label from Axis Bank.  While renewable energy is a clear leader in terms of use of proceeds, there are issuance from a municipality, an agrochemicals major and also a cement manufacturer. There has been interest shown from es from real estate and grids as well. Domestic issuances have been given a fillip by the issuance of Vector Green Energy and others are possibly in the pipeline.
What are the next steps on the way? Where is this headed by the end of FY 2021?
 

The webinar is supported by FCDO.

  • Aditya Bahadur

    Research Associate, Global Risks and Resilience, ODI
  • Emani Kumar

    Deputy Secretary General, ICLEI and Executive Director, ICLEI South Asia
  • Émilie Maehara

    Deputy Executive Director of the Global Fund for Cities Development (FMDV), UCLG
  • Idan Sasson

    Project Coordinator at Climate Policy Initiative, Leadership for Urban Climate Investment (LUCI), CCFLA
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Oct 6, 2021
The Power of Resilience: Developing Local Sustainable Finance

Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has joined the programme Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030), a 10-year long initiative to strengthen the resilience of cities around the world.  

This webinar brings together the main organisations supporting cities and municipalities around the world, as well as partners of the MCR2030. We will discuss how the challenges and opportunities for cities to become greener are impacted by the pandemic, and how resilience can set the tone and pace of developing sustainable finance.

  • David Gabrielson

    Senior Fellow, PACENation
  • Emma Harvey

    Programme Director, Green Finance Institute
  • Gary Zhao

    General Manager, BRE China
  • Mart Jacobs

    Project Manager, GNE Finance
  • Shay Singh

    Head of Strategic Partnerships, Tether
Sep 29, 2021
Innovative Programmes for a Sustainable Built Environment: A Global Overview - EuroPACE and International Initiatives
Innovative Programmes for a Sustainable Built Environment: A Global Overview - EuroPACE and International Initiatives



Building and construction are responsible for 39% of all carbon emissions in the world; operational emissions (heating, cooling, and lighting) account for 28%, tackling emissions within this sector is critical for the transition to net zero.



This webinar sees some of the leading experts on the sustainable built environment come together to share their knowledge and experience. The audience will hear from David Gabrielson of PACENation; PACENation is a movement of people and organisations who are joined in their support for PACE financing. Mart Jacobs of GNE Finance will explore EuroPACE’s journey to date,  Emma Harvey will outline developments at the Green Finance Institute and Gary Zhao of BRE China and Shay Singh of Tether will share their views from their respective regions. 
 
Together these speakers from around the world will give a truly global insight into the international initiatives which aim to work towards the decarbonisation of buildings.

 
 
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds
Sep 21, 2021
Sustainable Investment Forum North America 2021

The 6th annual Sustainable Investment Forum North America in partnership with UNEP-FI takes place in September 2021 alongside Climate Week NYC, with the mission to mobilise sustainable investment towards a 1.5 °C world.

This year, the Forum is presented as a 4-part digital event series across 2 weeks as part of Climate Action’s Roadmap to COP26 campaign.

Connect and engage with more than 2,000 asset owners and investment managers, institutional investors, pension funds, banks, development banks, policymakers, think tanks and NGOs to continue to build the momentum for sustainable finance and responsible investment.

Attend to:

  • Learn how investors are aligning with climate and UN sustainability goals
  • Engage with a range of asset owners, asset managers, senior policy makers in the North American Region
  • Help build resilient financial systems for low carbon sustainable economy
  • Shape the discussion - pose questions to leading industry figures
  • Collaborate to mobilise capital for a just and green transition

Key Speakers:

  • Chris Faint, Head of Department, Climate & Small Mutuals, Division Bank of England
  • Megan Starr, Global Head of Impact, The Carlyle Group 
  • Professor Vikram S. Gandhi, Harvard Business School 
  • James Stacey, Partner & Global Director Climate Change & Low Carbon Economy Transition (LCET) ERM 
  • Kelci Zile – Global Lead, Sustainability, AWS Data Exchange 
  • Marc-André Blanchard, Executive Vice-President & Head, CDPQ Global
  • Magnus Billing, CEO, Alecta
  • Anne Simpson, Chair (Climate Action 100+) & Managing Investment Director for Board Governance & Sustainability, California Public Employees' Retirement System
  • Paul Shantic, Director, Inflation Sensitive, CalSTRS
  • @Climate Bonds Community

Sep 9, 2021
Conference21 - Day 5 - Transition Day

FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER - TRANSITION DAY

Transition & The 2030 Targets 

"2030 is the new 2050"- Macron said about the urgency of climate change. Our Transitions work was launched at Conference20. On this ‘Transition Day’ we continue this focus with insights into the evolutions in the sustainable finance market that are opening up opportunities for financing transition and share the latest thinking on key sectors that need to undergo the biggest transformations, including energy, steel, chemicals, cement, buildings, transport and agriculture.
09:00 – 09:30
Market Evolutions That Can Drive Transition Finance
09:30 – 10:30
Aligning Transition and Investors: How to Highlight Commonality
11:00 – 12:30
What Does Transition Require From High-Carbon-Emitting Sectors and How to Deliver: An Issuers Perspective
12:30 – 13:00
Spotlight Interview
13:30 – 15:00
Transition for Buildings, Agriculture and Transport
15:00 – 15:30
Keynote Speech
15:30 – 16:00
Transition Finance for Transforming Companies
16:00 – 16:45
Transition Day Roundup – A Conversation About the Highlights of the Day
16:45 – 17:00
Conference Closing Address: The war against time – how will 2021 end and 2022 begin?
* Times in CEST
 
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Sep 8, 2021
Conference21 - Day 4 - Global Day

THURSDAY 09 SEPTEMBER - GLOBAL DAY

The 2030 Green Window

Time is ticking. While we gathered a cumulative of USD 1 trillion of investments in green bonds by December 2020, but we need the same amount every year for investments in climate change. Our Global Day focusses on international cooperation and the Green Window we need to step through to get the main blocs committed and acting. At this panel, representatives of the most relevant regulators will discuss how to move forward and highlight the urgent shift we need on climate action.
 
09:00 – 09:30 The Green Window and Keynote
09:30 – 10:30 Common Ground Taxonomy: China & EU    
11:00 – 12:00  Green Flamingo:  Emerging Markets Central Banks and Climate Risk
12:00 – 12:30  Spotlight Interview
12:30 – 13:30  2030 Commitments, Inevitable Policy Response and The Implications for Green Finance - In Partnership with the Inevitable Policy Response (IPR)
13:30 – 14:00  The Role of Green Bonds in the Net-Zero Transition - In Partnership with the World Climate Foundation
14:00 – 15:30  The Green Window – Geopolitical Alignment on Climate Between The Major Economies
16:00 – 17:00  Green Bonds for Climate Resilience: Unlocking Trillions for a Resilient Future
17:30 – 18:30  Global Day Roundup – A Conversation About the Highlights of the Day 
 
* Times in CEST
 
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Sep 7, 2021
Conference21 - Day 3 - Regional Day

WEDNESDAY 08 SEPTEMBER - REGIONAL DAY

Preparing for the Coming Boom 

On Wednesday we spotlight our regional teams around the globe, starting in China to discuss the incredible journey of decarbonisation. Next, we dive into local actions and opportunities in ASEAN, Africa, and Brazil, Latin America launching the LAC State of the Market Report, and finally, the rising opportunities in the U.S.

09:00 – 10:00
Decarbonising the World's 2nd Largest Economy: China
10:30 – 11:30
ASEAN – The Rising Bloc from Recovery to Strength
12:00 – 13:00
Private Stakeholder Collaboration: The Key to Unlocking Finance for Green Growth and Resilience – In Partnership with FSD Africa
13:30 – 14:30
Financing Brazil’s Sustainable Agriculture Through Green Bonds
15:00 – 16:00
Latin America and Caribbean Sustainable Finance State of the Market
16:30 – 17:30
Growing Opportunities in the U.S. Market for Green, Social and Sustainability Bonds
* Times in CEST
 
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Sep 6, 2021
Conference21 - Day 2 - Markets Day
TUESDAY 07 SEPTEMBER - MARKETS DAY
 
Beyond the Trillion Dollar Challenge
The Markets Day opens the Climate Bonds Conference21 with a journey through the latest and hottest topics exploring the global markets' reactions to the rising instruments, the boom in green issuances and the growing demand of transparency in reporting and data. We invite an extraordinary array of speakers including influential investors and experienced issuers to discuss the climate ‘social and sustainability’ bonds market in 2021.
 
09:00 – 09:30 Keynote Address
09:30 – 11:00 Beyond the Trillion Dollar Challenge - The Fast-Evolving Global Sustainable Debt Market 
11:30 – 13:00  Transparency and Reporting in the Green Bond Market
13:00 – 13:30  Spotlight Interview
13:30 – 15:00  Data Availability and Transparency – The Challenges and Opportunities - In partnership with FoSDA
15:30 – 16:30  Green Bond Pricing In The Primary Market: Developments in 2021 and Beyond
17:00 – 18:00  Markets Day Roundup – A Conversation About the Highlights of the Day
 
* Times in CEST
 
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Sep 5, 2021
Conference21 - Day 1 - Training Day

MONDAY 06 SEPTEMBER  - TRAINING DAY 

Learning for Change 

Warming up to a full week of panel discussions, the Training Day offers a series of useful short masterclasses for conference participants. In this training programme you will learn all about CBI’s Certification scheme, including how to issue specific labelled bonds, reporting best practices and a special guest workshop. 
09:00 – 09:30
Conference Welcome
09:30 – 11:00
Guest Workshop
11:30 – 13:30
Aligning Reporting Best Practices Masterclass
13:30 – 14:00
Spotlight Interview
14:00 – 16:00
Certification: Assurance and Reliability Masterclass
16:30 – 18:30
How to Issue Resilience Bonds Masterclass
18:30 – 19:15
6th Climate Bonds Awards<
 
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  • Johanna Lundgren Gestlöf

    Sustainability Manager, SPP
  • Nadine Viel-Lamare

    Senior Advisor Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
  • Nancy Saich

    European Investment Bank
Aug 16, 2021
EU Platform presentation on proposed "Significantly Harmful" & "No Significant Impact" Taxonomies
EU Platform presentation on proposed "Significantly Harmful" & "No Significant Impact" Taxonomies
 
Speakers:
- Nadine Viel-Lamare, Senior Advisor Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
- Nancy Saich, European Investment Bank, Rapporteur for this workgroup
- Johanna Lundgren Gestlöf, Sustainability Manager, SSP
  • Dumisani Nxumalo

    Presidential Climate Commission
  • Saliem Fakir

    Executive Director, The African Climate Foundation
  • Samatha Ashman

    Associate Professor, University of Johannesburg
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Shameela Ebrahim

    Senior Manager, Group Strategy and Sustainability, Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Aug 10, 2021
Financing South Africa's Energy Transition: Unlocking Viable Economic Investments for an African New Deal

The webinar aims to cover key topics on energy transition in Africa, the role of green finance, the potential for an African new green deal, and highlight case studies from around the world. 

Supported by Agora and hosted in collaboration with the African Climate Foundation, the event will also mark the launch of the “Green Bonds in South Africa: How Green Bonds Can Support South Africa’s Energy Transition” Report, providing key insights to market practitioners in climate finance and renewable energy.

The webinar will provide the foundational steps for surfacing new narratives and approaches for policymakers to begin to incorporate wider development questions into climate change policy formulation processes, with the aim to: 

- Shift the narrative on transition for Africa to leadership and ambition 
- Shape the global discourse on Just Transition 
- Catalyse large emitters to use climate finance to finance a credible and ambitious transition 

We will be brining you a distinguished panel of speakers (TBA) from the development finance sector and key policy institutions. The platform aims to bring together experts from the climate finance sector, banking sector, government, energy, industry as well as think tanks and civil society organisations.

We would like to thank our sponsor Agora for their support. 
 

  • Aditya Bahadur

    Research Associate, Global Risks and Resilience, ODI
  • Emani Kumar

    Deputy Secretary General, ICLEI and Executive Director, ICLEI South Asia
  • Émilie Maehara

    Deputy Executive Director of the Global Fund for Cities Development (FMDV), UCLG
  • Idan Sasson

    Project Coordinator at Climate Policy Initiative, Leadership for Urban Climate Investment (LUCI), CCFLA
  • Krista Tukiainen

    Head of Research and Reporting, Market Intelligence, Climate Bonds
Aug 4, 2021
The Power of Resilience: Developing Local Sustainable Finance
Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has joined the programme Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030), a 10-year long initiative to strengthen the resilience of cities around the world.  
This webinar brings together the main organisations supporting cities and municipalities around the world, as well as partners of the MCR2030. We will discuss how the challenges and opportunities for cities to become greener are impacted by the pandemic, and how resilience can set the tone and pace of developing sustainable finance.
 
Date:  5th August 2021, Thursday
Time:
10:30 - 12:00
London
11:30 - 13:00
Geneva/Cairo
12:30 - 14:00
Nairobi
16:30 - 18:00
Bangkok
17:30 - 19:00
Beijing
18:30 - 20:00
Luncheon

Event Language: English

Format: Online via Zoom

FREE
  • Atsuko Kajiwara

    Executive Officer, Head of Sustainable Finance Evaluation Group, Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd.
  • Hiroshi Nishikawa

    Executive Director, Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency, JRTT
  • Kazushi Shimizu

    Head of SDGs Finance, Debt Capital Market Dept, Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd.
  • Ryosuke Imai

    Deputy Director for Environmental Finance, Environment and Economy Division, Minister’s Secretariat, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Aug 4, 2021
Development of taxonomies worldwide and their impact on Japan

The Climate Bonds Initiative and Daiwa Securities invite you to the webinar “Development of
taxonomies worldwide and their impact on Japan” on 5 August 2021, Thursday, which will provide
insights into the latest development of sustainable finance in Japan, as it continues to ramp up
efforts in green finance and the transition to a low carbon economy.

In October 2020, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced Japan’s commitment to net-
zero emissions by 2050. This represents a key milestone for the country which aligns its climate
ambition with that of many European countries. Japan is also one of three East Asian countries,
alongside South Korea and China, to formally commit to net zero targets.

Speakers:

  •    Kazushi Shimizu, Head of SDGs Finance, Debt Capital Market  Dept, Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd.  
  •    Ryosuke Imai, Deputy Director for Environmental Finance, Environment and Economy Division, Minister’s Secretariat, Ministry of the Environment (Japan)
  •    Hiroshi Nishikawa,  Executive Director, Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency, JRTT
  •    Tamami Ota, Director, Senior Researcher, Financial & Capital Market Research Dept., Head of Office of SDGs Research & Consulting, Daiwa Institute of Research Ltd
  •    Atsuko Kajiwara, Executive Officer, Head of Sustainable Finance
  •    Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  •    Shunsuke Oshida, Managing Director, Head of Credit Research, Japan Manulife Investment Management (Japan) Limited
  • Ashley Schulten

    Managing Director, Head of Responsible Investing for Global Fixed Income, BlackRock
  • Fiona Reynolds

    CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
  • Mark Fulton

    Program Director, Inevitable Policy Response (IPR)
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jul 29, 2021
The Climate Policy Acceleration - Outlook and Impacts for Investors

Climate Bonds Initiative invites you to The Climate Policy Acceleration- Impacts for Investors - Joint Event with PRI and the Inevitable Policy Response (IPR). 

Commissioned by the PRI in 2018, the Inevitable Policy Response seeks to provide institutional investors with a forward assessment of coming acceleration in global policy on climate, carbon, energy and land use transition. 

Against the backdrop of the 2023 Paris Stocktake and the 2025 Paris Ratchet, IPR forecasts an acceleration of policy maker actions.  

  • What are the IPR latest forecasts? 
  • Are investors ready for the coming acceleration? 
  • What effect will the 2023 Paris global Stocktake have on policy makers? 
  • What are the implications for investors, climate finance and green capital markets?  

Join PRI head Fiona Reynolds in conversation with IPR's Mark Fulton and Climate Bonds chief Sean Kidney, looking to 2025 and beyond.  

A unique event with global voices on ESG, climate policy and green investment.

Thursday July 29th 2021
11:00 London / 12:00 Brussels / 18:00 Hong Kong

Moderator: Fiona Reynolds, CEO PRI

Speakers:

  • Ashley Schulten, Managing Director, Head of Responsible Investing, Global Fixed Income, BlackRock
  • Mark Fulton, Program Director, Inevitable Policy Response (IPR)
  • Sean Kidney, CEO Climate Bonds Initiative 
 
  • Gwen Yu

    Head, Sustainable Business Strategy & Innovation, BNP Paribas
  • Nadia Humphries

    Co-Rapporteur Platform for Sustainable Finance, European Commission
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jul 19, 2021
EU Platform on Sustainable Finance presents: EU Taxonomy series: What it means for banks

In the finale of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance presents: EU Taxonomy series, Sean Kidney Climate Bonds CEO, will be joined by expert panellists to discuss the ramifications of the EU Taxonomy for banks and the banking system.

Gwen Yu and Nadia Humphreys, two champions of sustainable finance, will be on hand to provide industry insights amidst this exciting moment for sustainable finance under the EU’s growing leadership in the space.  

  • Bradley Komenda

    Portfolio Manager and Deputy Director of Investment Grade Corporates, Amundi Asset Management
  • Caroline Harrison

    Green Bonds Pricing Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Lisa M. Bozzelli

    Capital Markets, Fannie Mae
  • Patrick Mispagel

    Global Head of Sustainable Finance, Moody’s ESG Solutions
Jul 13, 2021
First Sustainable Debt: North America State of the Market 2021

The Sustainable Debt: North America State of the Market 2021 research paper is the first standalone report that provides a complete analysis on the size and scale of the North American market.

Join the launch event for major insights from the report that follows a discussion with panelists ranging from Issuers, Investors, CRAs and Underwriters exploring the policy developments and commitments, and opportunities for growth in the region. 

Moderated by Sean Kidney, CEO of Climate Bonds, the following speakers will be in attendance: 

- Caroline Harrison, co-author of report, Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
- Patrick Mispagel, Global Head of Sustainable Finance, Moody’s ESG Solutions
- Bradley Komenda, Portfolio Manager and Deputy Director of Investment Grade Corporates, Amundi Asset Management  
- Lisa M. Bozzelli , Director, Multifamily Capital Markets, Fannie Mae
- TBC

North America stands as a dominant sustainable finance market, but the picture is far from perfect. US and Canada are yet to actualise their full potential, get across the full story, register your interest!
 

  • Karsten Löffler

    German Government's Sustainable Finance Advisory Council
  • Nancy Saich

    European Investment Bank
  • Nathan Fabian

    PRI & Chair of the EU Platform
  • Paolo Marullo Reedtz

    Former Director General for Markets and Payments System, Bank of Italy
  • Sandrine Dixon-Declève

    Club of Rome
Jul 12, 2021
EU Platform on Sustainable Finance: proposed "Significantly Harmful" & "No Significant Impact" Taxonomies

Tuesday 13 July, 15:00 CET
EU Platform on Sustainable Finance presentation on proposed "Significantly Harmful" & "No Significant Impact" Taxonomies
Nancy Saich, European Investment Bank, Rapporteur for this workgroup, speaking with Nathan Fabian, Principles for Responsible Investment & Chair of the EU Platform

  • Antje Schneeweiß

    EKD's Church Investors Working Group
  • Bryan Coughlan

    Sustainable Finance Officer, BEUC
  • Gaia Ghirardi

    Head of Sustainability, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
  • Nathan Fabian

    PRI & Chair of the EU Platform
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jul 11, 2021
The EU Platform on Sustainable Finance presents: proposed "Social Taxonomy"

Monday 12 July, 15:00 CET
EU Platform presentation on proposed "Social" Taxonomy
Antje Schneeweiß, EKD's Church Investors Working Group, Rapporteur for this workgroup, speaking with Nathan Fabian, Principles for Responsible Investment & Chair of the EU Platform

  • Amanda Giorgi

    Senior Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Clifford Lee

    Managing Director & Global Head Fixed Income Treasury & Markets, DBS Bank
  • Laetitia Hamon

    Head of Sustainable Finance, Luxembourg Stock Exchange
  • Robert Eigenheer

    Head of Capital Markets & Head of Treasury & Asset Management, EUROFIMA
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jul 8, 2021
Climate Investment Opportunities: Climate Aligned Bonds and Issuers
 Climate Bonds Initiative (Climate Bonds) presents the 8th edition of the flagship report “Climate-aligned bonds and issuers” 2020. Day 1 of 2. European / American time zone friendly.



The report identifies global climate-aligned investment opportunities that exist beyond the thematic bond market.



With over USD 913bn of unlabelled climate-aligned bonds, our research highlights opportunities to scale-up the thematic bond market- which has already reached an incredible USD 1tr in 2020- and informs investors on ‘hidden’ climate-aligned investment opportunities.



Moderated by Sean Kidney, CEO of Climate Bonds, the following speakers will be in attendance:



- Amanda Giorgi, Senior Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
- Yulanda Chung,Head of Sustainability Institutional Banking Group, DBS Bank
- Clifford Lee, Managing Director & Global Head Fixed Income Treasury & Markets, DBS Bank
- Laetitia Hamon, Head of Sustainable Finance Luxembourg Stock Exchange
- Robert Eigenheer, Head of Capital Markets & Head of Treasury & Asset Management, EUROFIMA
- Calvin Quek, Senior Environmental Specialist AIIB



Join our expert panel of speakers as we provide more analysis on climate-aligned bonds and issuers and discuss prospects for growth of climate-aligned investment opportunities and their relevance to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

  • Ivy Lau

    Head of Sustainable Finance, Mizuho Securities Asia Limited, Hong Kong, China
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jun 24, 2021
The Greater Bay Area (GBA) Green Infrastructure Investment Forum Co-hosted with the Guangdong Green Finance Committee

A one-day event exploring the green infrastructure investment opportunities in the GBA, bringing together potential pipeline issuers with international investors, and creating a stronger dialogue around the need for green infrastructure investment using green bonds and other green debt instruments. [View event date/time in your timezone]

  • Alex Vervuurt

    Lead Auditor, Bureau Veritas
  • Anna Creed

    Director Thought Leadership, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Charton Locks

    COO, Produzindo Certo
  • Fabricio Pezente

    CEO, Traive Finance
Jun 23, 2021
Agriculture Criteria: How to Identify Eligible Projects and Assets

Augmenting investment into agriculture offers enormous potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The land use sector receives only 2.5% of public mitigation finance yet is responsible for up to about 25% of global emissions. Only 0.9% of green bond investment is directed towards land use. 

The Agriculture Criteria will assist in creating new capital flows into the sector with a new science-based framework that includes definitions and a screening mechanism for projects, assets, and activities against which both issuers and investors can assess green bonds. The qualifying projects and assets will be eligible for Certification under the Climate Bonds Standard.

The Climate Bonds Initiative sees a role for the $100 trillion bond market in addressing the huge funding needs of the global agriculture sector.

 

 

  • Helena Viñes Fiestas

    Commissioner of the Spanish Financial Markets Authority, Rapporteur of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jun 21, 2021
The EU Platform on Sustainable Finance presents: Practical Briefings on the EU Taxonomy

USABILITY AND DATA WEBINARS



Monday 21 June, 15:00-16:15 CET

Introduction & the role of the Taxonomy 1/4

Helena Viñes FiestasCommissioner of the Spanish Financial Markets Authority, Rapporteur of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance speaking with Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds



Monday 28 June, 15:00-16:15 CET

What it means for INVESTORS 2/4

Nadia Humphries of Bloomberg and EU Platform co-Rapporteur of Usability & Data Workgroup, with a guest speaker from the investment sector, speaking with Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds



Monday 5 July, 15:00-16:15 CET

3/4: What it means for CORPORATIONS 3/4

Helena Vines Fiestas of Spain's National Securities Market Commission and EU Platform co-Rapporteur of Usability & Data Workgroup, with a guest speaker from the corporate sector, speaking with Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds



Monday 19 July, 15:00-16:15 CET

What it means for BANKS 4/4

Nadia Humphries of Bloomberg and EU Platform co-Rapporteur of Usability & Data Workgroup, and a guest speaker from the banking sector, speaking with Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds



The Usability and Data webinars have been hosted by the Climate Bonds Initiative and co-hosted by SEB Group, RTO Lithuania, European Construction Industry Federation, Business & Science Poland, SME United, BNP Paribas, UNEP Finance Initiative

  • Chris Moore

    Sustainability Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Ian Walker

    Director, Element Energy
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jun 8, 2021
The Electrical Grids and Storage Criteria – Public Consultation Webinar

Expanding and upgrading electricity grid and storage infrastructure is crucial to meeting the steep decarbonisation goals for energy systems. More flexible and distributed systems are needed to bring about clean electricity.

At the same time, this infrastructure is vital for the decarbonisation of other sectors. For industrial sectors or buildings, electrification is a key means to achieving that. The dependence of so many sectors and societies on stable electricity provision makes grid resilience essential.

This webinar will discuss Climate Bonds' development of criteria for the transmission and distribution of electricity (i.e. Grids). Laying out the rationale and direction behind this criteria, we are seeking engagement from reviewers around the world to feed into our public consultation process for these Criteria.

  • Camila Ramos

    CEO of Cela, ABSOLAR - Brazil’s Solar Energy Association
  • Carolina Barreto

    Programme Manager Latina America, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Jonas Enrico Luini

    Structuring and Sales, TCX Fund
  • Robert Voskuilen

    FMO, Dutch Development Bank
Jun 8, 2021
FX Hedging Opportunities for Green Bonds in Latin America

Green Bond investors are not exempt from the foreign exchange risks in their portfolios. Besides, risks cannot be eliminated; however, they can be transferred through different financial structures or derivative products provided by the leading financial institutions. This is particularly true in well-developed and liquid capital markets but not so in emerging markets.



To tackle this challenge, TCX Fund offers global solutions to manage currency risk in developing and frontier markets for local currencies. This allows investors and bond issuers to protect themselves from any currency volatility.



Climate Bonds Initiative is aware of this risk and the critical role that hedging opportunities can play in developing the sustainable financial market in Latin America. FX hedging solution can help drive down the cost of capital for climate projects in the region and increase international investor's interest.

 

  • Alexander Vasa

    Financial Institutions Senior Specialist, IDB
  • Antonio Keglevich

    Head of Sustainable Finance Advisory, UniCredit
  • Maria Netto

    Financial Institutions Principal Specialist, IDB
  • Miguel Almeida

    Research Manager and Lead Author, Climate Bonds
  • Patrick Ho

    Sustainable Development Manager, Swire Properties
May 26, 2021
Post Issuance Reporting in the Green Bond Market 2021

Climate Bonds Initiative invite you to the Post Issuance Reporting in the Green Bond Market 2021 produced with support from IDB, UniCredit and Lyxor AM



The green finance revolution and the huge role it will play in fighting climate change relies on the integrity of the market and investor’s capacity to know what their capital is funding.



We have seen the market growing to an incredible USD 1 trillion and simultaneously, interest in UoP and impact reporting to inform investor decision-making process is increasingly gaining the centre focus.



Join our expert panel of speakers as we provide a detailed analysis on the future of sustainability reporting for investors, issuers, regulators and other player in mainstream finance.



Wednesday May 26th 2021

08:00 New York / 13:00 London / 20:00 Beijing



Speakers:

- Maria Netto, Financial Institutions Principal Specialist, IDB



- Alexander Vasa, Financial Institutions Senior Specialist, IDB



- Antonio Keglevich, Head of Sustainable Finance Advisory, UniCredit



- Patrick Ho, Sustainable Development Manager, Swire Properties



- Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds



- Miguel Almeida, Research Manager and Lead Author, Climate Bonds



This is the 3rd iteration of our Post Issuance Reporting in the Green Bond Market Series.



Post-issuance reporting on the use of proceeds (UoP) is a core component of the Green Bond Principles (GBP) and the Green Loan Principles (GLP). Issuers that are effectively reporting on the environmental impacts of funded projects ensure the transparency and accountability that underpins the credibility of green bonds and loans.

  • Ivy Lau

    Head of Sustainable Finance, Mizuho Securities Asia Limited, Hong Kong, China
  • Kenneth Hui

    Head of Market Development, HKMA
  • Luying Gan

    Head of Sustainable Bonds, Debt Capital Markets, Asia-Pacific Global Banking, HSBC
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Tracy Wong Harris

    Vice President and Deputy Secretary General, HKGFA
May 14, 2021
Hong Kong State of the Market 2020 Launch

The Climate Bonds Initiative, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), HSBC and the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) invite you to the Online Launch via Webinar of the Hong Kong Green Bond Market Briefing 2020.

The event will provide insights on key trends and developments in the Hong Kong green finance market focussing on green bond issuance, policy and market growth. Outlook for 2021 including Hong Kong’s closer collaboration with the Greater Bay Area (GBA) in promoting green finance, and the actions required to build a climate-resilient financial system will also be discussed. 

Launch Webinar 

Agenda

Date: 14 May 2021, Friday

Time: 15:00 - 16:00 Hong Kong/ 08:00 - 09:00 London

 

15.00 - 15.05     Welcome and introductory remarks

Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

15.05 - 15.15     Key findings of the Hong Kong Green Bond Market Briefing 2020

Ivy Lau, General Manager East Asia, Client Services, Climate Bonds Initiative

15.15 - 15.50     2021 outlook – boosting green finance in Hong Kong to bolster Asia’s push for carbon neutrality

Kenneth Hui, Head of Market Development Division, HKMA

Luying Gan, Head of Sustainable Bonds, Debt Capital Markets Asia-Pacific, HSBC

Tracy Wong Harris, Deputy Secretary General, HKGFA and Head of Sustainable Finance, Greater China and North Asia, Standard Chartered 

15.50 – 16.00    Q&A

Join via Zoom 

Hong Kong Green Bond Market Briefing 2020 is produced in partnership with HSBC and supported by the HKMA and the Hong Kong Green Finance Association. 

  • Cedric Rimaud

    ASEAN Programme Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative (Singapore)
  • Jonathan Drew

    Managing Director, ESG Solutions, Global Banking - HSBC
  • Pushkala Ratan

    Regional Lead, Climate Finance Asia, Financial Institutions Group, IFC
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 29, 2021
Launch: ASEAN Sustainable Finance State of the Market in partnership with HSBC

Climate Bonds in partnership with HSBC invite you to the online launch of the ASEAN Sustainable Finance State of the Market 2020 report, produced with the support of HSBC.

The ASEAN sustainable finance market expanded in 2020 despite the negative impact of COVID-19.

Market and investor interest is increasingly being focused on the role that green bonds, green loans, social and sustainability bonds can play in sustainable development, infrastructure investment and low carbon growth paths.

Following on from our landmark Green Finance report of 2020, our first ASEAN Sustainable Finance- State of the Market report analyses in detail regional and national investment developments across green, social and sustainable labels.  

Join us for insights on key trends and developments for the sustainable finance market in ASEAN in 2020, including market growth, the role that Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) like the International Finance Corporation (IFC) could play in shaping the region’s sustainable finance ecosystem, opportunities brought about by the “build back better” agenda, and what we may expect to see in 2021 for sustainable finance in ASEAN.

Thursday April 29th, 2021
09:00 London / 15:00 Hanoi, Bangkok, Jakarta / 16:00 Singapore, Hong Kong / 18:00 Sydney
 

Agenda:
16:00 - Introductory remarks, Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
16:05 - Report Key findings, Cedric Rimaud, ASEAN Program Manager - Climate Bonds Initiative 
16:20 - Remarks by Jonathan Drew, Managing Director, ESG Solutions, Global Banking - HSBC
16:30 - Remarks by Pushkala Ratan, Regional Lead, Climate Finance Asia, Financial Institutions Group, IFC 
16:40 - Q&A Moderator: Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
17:00 - Close

 

  • Bernhard Windisch

    Head of Unit - Budget Performance & Policy Mainstreaming, European Commission 
  • Ingo Speich

    Head of Sustainability & Corporate Governance, Deka Investment
  • Krista Tukiainen

    Head of Research and Reporting, Market Intelligence, Climate Bonds
  • Paroche Hutachareon

    Director - Strategic Risk Management Group at Public Debt Management Office, Thailand
  • Rupert Cadbury

    Fixed Income Portfolio Strategist, State Street Global Advisors
Apr 27, 2021
Sustainable Debt Global State of the Market 2020 Report Launch

Join us for the launch of the Sustainable Debt Global State of the Market 2020 report. 

The tenth iteration in our flagship State of the Market series, with definitive data and analysis of the shape & size of the green, social, and sustainable debt market in 2020. 

Developments in Transition, green recovery finance and EU green market leadership during 2020 will be reviewed. 

The major factors driving green investment and market directions in 2021/2022 will be discussed by the expert panel. 

A one-off opportunity to explore an extraordinary year in green finance and growth tends in coming years. 

Moderator:
- Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

Guest Speakers: 
- Krista Tukiainen, Head of Research and Reporting, Climate Bonds Initiative
- Bernhard Windisch, Head of Unit – Budget Performance & Policy Mainstreaming, European Commission
- Paroche Hutachareon, Director – Strategic Risk Management Group at Public Debt Management Office, Thailand 
- Rupert Cadbury, Fixed Income Portfolio Strategist, State Street Global Advisors
- Ingo Speich, Head of Sustainability & Corporate Governance, Deka Investment

Webinar details:

Tuesday 27th April 2021
06:00 New York / 11.00 London / 12.00 Paris / 17.00 Bangkok / 18:00 HK / 20:00 Sydney

  • Derry Hubbard

    Global Head of Debt Capital Markets, Danske Bank
  • Krista Tukiainen

    Head of Research and Reporting, Market Intelligence, Climate Bonds
  • Lars Mackey

    Head of DCM Sustainable Bonds, Danske Bank
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 22, 2021
Nordics State of the Market presenting a review of 2020 and the outlook ahead in partnership with Danske Bank

Nordics State of the Market presenting a review of 2020 and the outlook ahead
Krista Tukiainen, Head of Research - Market Intelligence at Climate Bonds Initiative gives an update based on the findings in the Climate Bonds Nordics State of the Market. 

The EU Taxonomy Delegated Act
Sean Kidney, CEO at Climate Bonds Initiative and a member of the European Commission's Platform on Sustainable Finance. Sean was also a member of the EU Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance and the EU High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance. 
Sean will present the outcomes of the EU Taxonomy Delegated Act and discuss the implications and possibilities it brings. Sean will also discuss the differences between the suggestions brought forward by the EU Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance and the Delegated Act as well as how the differences will affect the Nordics.
 
Agenda
09.30    Opening remarks by E. Derry Hubbard
                 Global Head of Primary Markets at Danske Bank
 
09.40    Key note presentation: Nordic State Of The Market by Krista Tukiainen
                 Head of Research - Market Intelligence at Climate Bonds Initiative
 
10.10     Panel discussion 1 /
                  Sustainable Bonds, insights and thoughts on the road ahead
                  Moderator Lars Mac Key, Head of DCM Sustainable Bonds Danske Bank 
                  Björn Bergstrand, Head of Sustainability at Kommuninvest
                  Kristofer Klondaris, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at Öhman
 
10.35      Key note presentation: EU Taxonomy Update by Sean Kidney
                   CEO at Climate Bonds Initiative
 
11.20      Panel discussion 2 /
                   A Nordic perspective on the implications of the EU Taxonomy Delegated Act
                   Moderator Samu Slotte, Global Head of Sustainable Finance Danske Bank
                   Sean Kidney, CEO at Climate Bonds Initiative
                   Luca De Lorenzo, Head of Sustainability and Mandate at NIB
 
11.55      Closing remarks
 
12.00      End of event

  • Emma Sri Martini

    Director of Finance PT Pertamina, Indonesia
  • Eric Nietsch

    CFA, Head of ESF Asia Manulife Investment Management
  • Justine Leigh-Bell

    Deputy CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Vu Chi Dzung

    Director-General International Cooperation Department (ICD) State Securities Commission of Viet Nam (SSC)
Apr 8, 2021
Transition Finance Series- Asia-Pacific

Transitioning to a zero-carbon economy remains one of the greatest challenges facing the planet, critical to ensuring we hit international targets to tackle climate change and save the natural world from irreversable degradation.

Finance has a huge role to play in this challenge. The green label is well-established and is the foundation of a climate-concious market that has been soaring in recent years. However, a serious-shot at transtition of a global economy will require efforts from all sectors, and the green label alone leaves the sustainable debt market too exclusive. Finance needs to also be targeted at higher-emmission sectors that can be steered into a green future. 

Climate Bonds Inititiative has been working to cultivate principles for a transition market since the release of the Financing Credible Transition Paper in September 2020. Reaching clear definitions on Transition Finance that are ambitious, inclusive and felxible will mobilise finance to support the campaign for a net-zero future in accordance with international targets. 

Asia-Pacific is one of the regions in the world most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. If the region continues to operate under business-as-usual, the consequences will be severe for the region’s environment and economy.

There is a pressing need for Asia-Pac governance and markets to show climate leadership. The era of transition finance can offer the solutions for the region away from emmission intensive activities.

Join us for an insightful discussion with guest speakers on the opportunity that Transition Finance poses for a sustainable future for ASEAN.

Speakers:
1. Mr. Vu Chi Dzung, Director-General
International Cooperation Department (ICD)
State Securities Commission of Viet Nam (SSC)
2. Ms. Emma Sri Martini, Director of Finance
PT Pertamina, Indonesia
3. Mr. Eric Nietsch, CFA, Head of ESG Asia
Manulife Investment Management
4. Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

5. Justine Leigh-Bell, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

6. Michelle Horsefield, Climate Transitions Manager, Climate Bonds Intititive 

  • Liao Yuan

    Managing Director, CECEP Consulting
  • Lu Zhengwei

    Chief Economist, China Industrial Bank
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Stefen Shin

    Principal Investment Officer, Capital Markets & Structured Products, AIIB
  • Tanguy Claquin

    Head of Sustainable Banking, Crédit Agricole CIB
Apr 1, 2021
Transition Finance Series - China

Transitioning to a zero-carbon economy remains one of the greatest challenges facing the planet, critical to ensuring we hit international targets to tackle climate change and save the natural world from irreversable degradation.

Finance has a huge role to play in this challenge. The green label is well-established and is the foundation of a climate-concious market that has been soaring in recent years. However, a serious-shot at transtition of a global economy will require efforts from all sectors, and the green label alone leaves the sustainable debt market too exclusive. Finance needs to also be targeted at higher-emmission sectors that can be steered into green future. 

Climate Bonds Inititiative has been working to cultivate principles for a transition market since the release of the Financing Credible Transition Paper in September 2020. Reaching clear definitions on Transition Finance that are ambitious, inclusive and felxible will mobilise finance to support the campaign for a net-zero future in accordance with international targets. 

As one of the world's largest economies, China's transition to a low carbon economy is pivotal in the fight against climate change and how the country manages this is sure to have global implications. Having recently outlined the 14th five year plan and further long-term targets for emmissions reductions, this discussion marks an opportunity to embed transition discourse in the developing national context. 

There is urgency for the national governments and markets to move away from reliance on emmission-intensive activities, such as coal-power generation, this webinar on transition finance will support the discussion on how a transition label can be utilised to this end and other developments for climate action. 

Join us for an informative discussion with guest speakers on the opportunity that Transition Finance poses for the new green economy.

  • Alexandra Beust

    Head of Investor Relations, The Federal Republic of Germany - Finance Agency
  • Caroline Harrison

    Green Bonds Pricing Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Francois Millet

    ETF, Index, and Quant Fund Development, Lyxor
  • Gerard Kits

    Head of Treasury, TenneT
  • Manuel Adamini

    Director, Responsible Investment (RI) Strategist, BMO Global Asset Management
Mar 17, 2021
Green Bond Pricing in the Primary Market (H2 2020)

Reflecting on the whirlwind of 2020, through the latest in a market-leading research series from Climate Bonds Initiative.

The record-breaking third quarter of 2020 drove green issuance to its largest to date, a resilient resurgence despite the initial shock of the pandemic.

How have these competing forces affect green bond pricing?
Which global actors are the most prominent in the green surge?
What can we expect in 2021?

Climate Bonds Green Bond Pricing in the Primary Market H2 2020 examines the pricing dynamics of qualifying green bonds issued in the second half of 2020. The findings of the paper will be presented by the author, Caroline Harrison.

Sign-up for the insightful panel discussion lead by Manuel Adamini as they explore some of the themes arising in the research. These include:
- the ‘greenium’
- the extraordinary growth in green ETF assets,
- role of sovereign issuers in the growth of the GSS bond market, - how green bonds can contribute to the transition to a low carbon and sustainable future.

We bring you speakers from government, industry and finance as we look back on 2020 and look ahead to another huge year for green finance.

Webinar details:

17th March 2021, Wednesday
10:45 London / 11:45 Paris

Speakers:

- Alexandra Beust, Head of Investor Relations, The Federal Republic of Germany - Finance Agency
- Gerard Kits, Head of Treasury, TenneT
- Caroline Harrison, Senior Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
- Manuel Adamini, Senior Advisor, Climate Bonds Initiative (Moderator)
- Francois Millet, Head of Strategy, ESG, and Innovation, Lyxor

* More speakers coming soon!

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  • Chaoni Huang

    Secretary General, Hong Kong Green Finance Association
  • Jessica Robinson

    Founder, Moxie Future
  • Mushtaq Kapasi

    Mushtaq Kapasi
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Zalina Shamsudin

    General Manager, Capital Markets Malaysia
Mar 8, 2021
Malaysia | Report Launch |Green Infrastructure Investment Opportunities

The role of infrastructure in Malaysia is critical to promoting sustainable economic growth, improving regional connectivity, and achieving low-carbon climate solutions in the country.



Climate change has already had significant adverse impacts on Malaysia, including increased annual surface temperature and rainfall, sea level rise, and other extreme weather events. The country has also witnessed the depletion of natural resources and an increase of greenhouse gases (GHGs) due to intense energy consumption for its rapid growth. Thus, the significant scaling-up of investment in green infrastructure is critical for Malaysia to meet its climate commitments, build resilience to the impacts of climate change and achieve rapid economic development.



With this backdrop, the Climate Bonds Initiative, in partnership with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SCM) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is launching the Green Infrastructure Investment Opportunities (GIIO) Malaysia* report. The report aims to highlight green investment opportunities in Malaysia and to support the country’s transition to a low carbon economy. This webinar aims to facilitate greater engagement on this topic between project owners and developers, and institutional investors. Green infrastructure and corresponding green finance instruments are explored in the report, with sector-by-sector investment options presented.

  • Julie Becker

    Deputy CEO, LuxSE
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Feb 25, 2021
Boosting climate finance through Climate-Aligned Issuers Launch Event

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) have joined forces on a new initiative and have the pleasure to invite you to an exciting virtual launch event on Thursday 25 February, 2021 at 10:30 CET (9:30 GMT). During the 45-minute webinar, we will unveil a brand new dimension of the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) made possible through a partnership with CBI.

With the global threat of climate change facing humankind, the need to mobilise capital to accelerate the transition to a low carbon economy has become more important than ever. That’s why we have decided to shine a light on climate-aligned issuers who are actively supporting the necessary transition through their environmentally friendly business activities.

Join us for the launch event and learn more!

  • Introduction by Arnaud Delestienne, Member of the Executive Committee & Director of International Capital Markets, LuxSE
  • Moderated dialogue - The role of Climate-Aligned Issuers in accelerating sustainable finance
    • Julie Becker, Deputy CEO, LuxSE and Founder, LGX    
    • Sean Kidney, CEO, CBI
    • Moderated by Chiara Caprioli, Senior Business Development Manager, LuxSE
  • Interview with a Climate-Aligned Issuer:
    • Robert Eigenheer, Head Capital Markets and Head Treasury/Asset Management, Eurofima
    • Moderated by Carlo Oly, Head of Relationship Management, LuxSE
  • Q&A and closing remark
  • Apenisa Tuicakau

    Reserve Bank of Fiji
  • Farnam Bidgoli

    Head of Sustainable Bonds, DCM EMEA, HSBC
  • Luky Alfirman

    Director General, Debt office of Indonesia MOF
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Swisa Ariyapruchya

    Section Head (Sustainability), Puey Ungphakorn Institute for Economic Research (PIER)
Feb 23, 2021
Sovereign Green, Social, and Sustainability Bond Survey: Asean Webinar
 
Following the release of the Sovereign Green, Social, and Sustainability (GSS) Bond Survey Report, Sean Kidney is joined by expert guests to discuss the report findings and the opportunities these present for the Asia-Pacific market.
  • Guojun An

    Deputy Secretary General, China Green Finance
  • Kheng-Siang Ng

    Asia Pacific Head of Fixed Income, State Street Global Advisors
  • Luying Gan

    Head of Sustainable Bonds, Debt Capital Markets, Asia-Pacific Global Banking, HSBC
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Tingting Zhang

    Director of International Rating and Managing Director of International Business Department, CCXI
Feb 5, 2021
Sovereign Green, Social and Sustainability Bond Survey China Webinar

Following the release of the Sovereign Green, Social, and Sustainability (GSS) Bond Survey Report, Sean Kidney is joined by a number of guests to discuss the report findings and the opportunities these present for the China market. 

  • Alexandre Vincent

    Green Bonds Manager, Agence France Tresor
  • Caroline Harrison

    Green Bonds Pricing Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Elvira Eurlings

    Director of the Dutch State Treasury Agency (DSTA)
  • Jonathan Drew

    Managing Director, ESG Solutions, Global Banking - HSBC
  • Manuel Adamini

    Director, Responsible Investment (RI) Strategist, BMO Global Asset Management
Jan 28, 2021
Report Launch: Sovereign Green Bond Issuers' Survey

Following the release of the Sovereign Green, Social, and Sustainability (GSS) Bond Report, this webinar invites guest speakers to talk about the benefits of issuing these instruments. This discussion will offer a real insight into the processes and advantages of Sovereign GSS issuance, with the first-hand experience from state finance officials. The Climate Bonds Report found the benefits to Include: Catalysing or enhancing local markets, amplifying transparency, increased investor participation, pricing benefits, and collaboration.



To hear this and more on the Report findings. Register now!

  • Cedric Rimaud

    ASEAN Programme Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative (Singapore)
  • Farhad Tagizadeh-Hesary

    Tokai University
  • Han Phoumin

    Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
  • Joost Siteur

    USAID Clean Power Asia
  • Peter du Pont

    Asia Clean Energy Partners
Dec 7, 2020
How to advance green bond markets by providing support for cross-border flows

Next in our ASEAN 2020 Webinar series: Climate finance, green bonds market building & cross border investment flows.

  • Adam Matthews

    Director of Ethics & Engagement, Church of England Pensions Board
  • Anna Creed

    Director Thought Leadership, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Marissa Drew

    Marissa Drew, Chief Executive Officer Impact Advisory and Finance, Credit Suisse.
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Stephen Liberatore

    Managing Director/Head of ESG Impact, Nuveen
Nov 30, 2020
Building a Market for Green Transitions

The market is moving ahead to embrace the transition of traditionally high emitting sectors.
The Financing Credible Transitions paper produced by Climate Bonds & Credit Suisse proposes a Transition Framework with 5 Core Transition Principles' to frame inclusive & ambitious green transitions, sector by sector, economy-wide.

In this first webinar of our new transition series, join Climate Bonds, Credit Suisse, Nuveen & Church of England Pensions Board to hear more about credible transitions & sector examples.

  • Justine Leigh-Bell

    Deputy CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Namita Vikas

    Founder & Managing Partner, auctusESG LLP
Nov 27, 2020
Day 2: Financial aggregation for small-scale low carbon assets in developing countries: Finding Solutions: Case studies from around the world

Moderator: Namita Vikas, Founder & Managing Partner, auctusESG LLP

Speakers:

Justine Leigh-Bell, Deputy CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Tinashe Makoni, Chief Legal Officer, Sunfunder
Paulo Todaro, Founding Partner & CEO, Albion Capital, Green FIDC 
Sonnie Ayere, CEO, DLM 
Caroline Eboumbou, Director of Power & Climate, Rockefeller Foundation
Teresa Le, UNDP Regional Technical Specialist on Climate Change Mitigation and Energy

 

  • Justine Leigh-Bell

    Deputy CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Nov 26, 2020
Day 1: Financial aggregation for small-scale low carbon assets in developing countries: State of the Market: Opportunities/barriers in developing economies

Moderator: Sean Kidney, CEO Climate Bonds Initiative

Speakers: 

Justine Leigh-Bell, Deputy CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Sameer Tirkar, Climate Finance, ResponsAbility
Alison Harwood, Senior Fellow, Global Market Development, the Milken Institute  
Sagar Gubbi, Managing Director, EcoForge Advisors 
Dhruba Purkayastha, Director of US-India Clean Energy Finance (USICEF), Climate Policy Initiative
Oliver Waissbein, UNDP Global Lead on Energy Programming

 

  • Eph Amatong

    Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines
  • Joven Balbosa

  • Kheng-Siang Ng

    Asia Pacific Head of Fixed Income, State Street Global Advisors
  • Mai Flor

    Executive Director, Waterlinks
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Nov 26, 2020
Philippines: Green Infrastructure Investment Opportunities (GIIO) Report Launch

 

The role of infrastructure in the Philippines is critical to promoting sustainable economic growth, improving regional connectivity, and achieving low-carbon climate solutions in the country.

The Philippines is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, due to its high exposure to natural hazards, dependence on climate-sensitive natural resources, and vast coastlines. The significant scaling-up of investment in green infrastructure is critical for the Philippines to meet its climate commitments, build resilience to the impacts of climate change and achieve rapid economic development.

 

With this backdrop, the Climate Bonds Initiative, in partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Philippines and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is launching the Green Infrastructure Investment Opportunities (GIIO) Philippines report. The report aims to highlight green investment opportunities in the Philippines and to support the country’s transition to a low carbon economy.  It aims to facilitate greater engagement on this topic between project owners and developers, and institutional investors. Green infrastructure and corresponding green finance instruments are explored in the report, with sector-by-sector investment options presented.  

The report will be launched virtually on Thursday, November 26th 2020, 3 – 4:15 PM Manila time and will include a presentation of the report findings, a panel discussion and time for Q&A.

 

  • Cedric Rimaud

    ASEAN Programme Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative (Singapore)
  • Farhad Tagizadeh-Hesary

    Tokai University
  • Hugo Virag

    Director - Astris Finance
  • Jerome Pirouz

    Head of Origination and Structuring - TCX Fund
Nov 25, 2020
Outcome of the FX study on Illiquid markets

The session will present the results of a study conducted by Astris Finance, TCX Fund and Climate Bonds Initiative on the pricing of hedging instruments for local currency projects funded by offshore capital. Panelists will discuss the potential problems associated with these instruments, in particular in underdeveloped markets and potential offsets and solutions.

Join us for this for this online discussion with experts in the field.

  • Alex Vervuurt

    Lead Auditor, Bureau Veritas
  • Alexandre Botelho

    CFO, Rizoma-Agro
  • César Halum

    Secretary of Agricultural Policy, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply
  • Fernando Rogério Miranda

    Under-Secretary for Agricultural Policy and Environment, Ministry of Economy
  • José Vasco

    Investor Protection and Orientation Superintendent
Nov 11, 2020
LANÇAMENTO DOS CRITÉRIOS DE AGRICULTURA

As discussões serão voltadas ao desenvolvimento do mercado de títulos verdes para o setor de agricultura e a aplicação dos Critérios de Agricultura no Brasil. Durante o evento apresentaremos maiores detalhes sobre a operação da Rizoma-Agro, a primeira operação certificada do mundo, utilizando esses Critérios.

  • Barry Moline

    Executive Director, California Municipal Utilities Association
  • Mike Brown

    Environmental Finance Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
  • Monica Reid

    CEO, Kestrel 360, Inc.
  • Russel Mills

    Director, Treasury & Risk Management, SMUD
  • Tim Schaefer

    Deputy State Treasurer, California State Treasurer's Office
Nov 10, 2020
Green Bonds 101: Financial Advantages for Municipal Utilities
First in a series of Webinars focusing on Green Bonds; benefits, issuance and the the multi-billion dollar green muni success stories from California.
 
Join the prestigous panel of Issuers, Treasurers, Verifers to discuss how they unlocked institutional investment to fund infrastructure development across water, transport, housing and energy sectors.
 
Panelists:
- Barry Moline, Executive Director, California Municipal Utilities Association

- Tim Schaefer, Deputy California Treasurer & Member, Climate Bonds Standards Board

- Monica Reid, CEO & Founder, Kestrel Verifiers

- Russell Mills, Director of Risk Management & Treasurer, Sacramento Municipal Utility District

- Mike Brown, Environmental Finance Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
  • Julien Duquenne

    Executive Director, CIB Green & Sustainable Hub, Natixis
  • Regina Warth

    Manager Sustainability, ENBW
  • Robert Radburg

    Manager Capital Markets, ENBW
  • Robert Weigert

    Head of Treasury, Eurogrid
  • Stéphane Dubos

    Executive Director, Power & Renewables Infrastructure, Natixis
Nov 5, 2020
Offshore Wind & Green Finance

Offshore Wind Power is an expanding sector with huge potential for growth. Green finance is emerging as the key pivot for the industry to access large scale funding for capital investment.

Hear from the experts on the market landscape in developed and emerging economies, investor activity, the big transactions, technology & development trends.

  • Justine Leigh-Bell

    Deputy CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Oct 29, 2020
China’s Green Bond Issuance and Investment Opportunity Report

AGENDA

15:30-15:40      Opening Remarks:

Leading Transition and Green Economic Recovery in a Post-COVID-19 Era

Justine LEIGH-BELL, Deputy CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

15:40-16:00      Report Launch:

China’s Green Bond Issuance and Investment Opportunity Report

Huan SHAO, China Program Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative

Valentina WU, Head of ESG Research and Development, SynTao Green Finance

16:00-16:50      Panel Discussion: Opportunity and Challenge of Green Investment in China

Moderator:

Raymond ZHANG, Managing Director, SynTao Green Finance

Panelists:

Hong LAN, Deputy Director of the Green Finance Port Management Committee of Gui'an New District, Professor of Environmental Economics and Management of the School of Environment & Natural Resource and the School of Finance of Renmin University of China

Xiao SUN, Chairman, Xin'an Bank

Jing WEN, Deputy Director of Bond Underwriting Division, Investment Banking Department, China Construction Bank

Katherine HAN, Head of ESG Research, Harvest Fund Management

16:50-17:00      Closing Remarks:

Green Investment and New Infrastructure: Funding a Carbon Neutral Future

                            Peiyuan GUO, Chairman, SynTao Green Finance and China SIF

  • Lea Muething

    Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Oct 23, 2020
Markets Monthly Update
 
Lea Muething, Markets Analyst alongside Climate Bonds CEO, Sean Kidney, bring you our regular Monthy Market Update Broadcast.
Sit back with your cup of coffee & learn of all the latest developments & deals that have come to play for the month of September.
Analysis of the various green debt instruments, trends emerging in the market & are we seeing signs of recovery from COVID-19.
 
  • Jeroen Verleun

    Senior Investment Manager External Management, PGGM
  • Julie Becker

    Deputy CEO, LuxSE
  • Krista Tukiainen

    Head of Research and Reporting, Market Intelligence, Climate Bonds
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Oct 22, 2020
COVID19 & Green Bond Market
Join us & discover our findings on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the green bond market.
Thursday, October 22nd 07:00 New York/ 12:00 London / 13:00 Paris. 

Speakers:

- Krista Tukiainen, Head of Research and Reporting - Market Intelligence, Climate Bonds Initiative
- Julie Becker, Deputy CEO, LuxSE
- Jeroen Verleun, Senior Investment Manager External Management, PGGM

Moderator: Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

In response to the rising interest in sustainable finance accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Climate Bonds published an interim report as of the first half (H1) of 2020. 

Part of the Global State of the Market series, this new report goes beyond previous similar reports, including the recently launched Green Bonds Global State of the Market 2019, which have primarily focused on analysing the green bond market. 

The first part of the report overviews green bonds issuance in H1 2020. 

It also contains first-ever historic analysis by Climate Bonds of other debt themes – sustainability, social and pandemic bonds – covering the period up to H1 2020. 

This represents an initial step in the expansion of Climate Bonds’ market data coverage & commentary to include other debt labels, which will culminate in the launch of a separate social and sustainability bond database in late Oct/Nov. 

The second part of the report presents a detailed global overview of existing, planned, potential measures related to sustainable finance. 

These frame the development universe for diverse set of stakeholders, from governments to central banks and investors, with an underlying them around the need for a green and sustainable recovery globally in a post-COVID world.

  • Craig Eggleton

    Group Treasury Funding, Division Director, Macquarie Group
  • Emily Tonkin

    Director, Sustainable Finance, ANZ
  • Michael Chen

    Head of Sustainable Finance, Westpac
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds
Oct 14, 2020
Green Loans, the New Market - Report Launch & Outlook: Australia & New Zealand

Green loans are emerging as a fast growing financing mechanism. The use of both green and sustainability linked loans are increasingly popular in ASEAN nations and are beginning to appear in Australia and New Zealand.

How far & fast will this new market grow?

Climate Bonds latest analysis of domestic market developments around green loans will form the backdrop for this Webinar event. Expert voices will bring their perspectives on the drivers of new green lending, emerging market trends on both sides of the Tasman and best practice in labelling of green loans.

Moderator:
- Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

Speakers:
- Emily Tonkin, Director, Sustainable Finance, ANZ
- Michael Chen, Head of Sustainable Finance, Westpac
- Craig Eggleton, Group Treasury Funding, Division Director, Macquarie Group

Where: Online from anywhere! (Link to video call with be shared after registration)
Date: Wednesday 14th October 2020
From: 8.30 - 9.45am Sydney Time  - World Clock
 

 

  • Lea Muething

    Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Aug 27, 2020
Monthly Markets Update #7 |15 mins Broadcast

Sean Kidney interviews our Research Analyst, Lea Muething

Only 15 minutes long, perfect for a coffee break - get the news and the gossip, even ask a question!

Speakers:

Lea Muething, Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative

Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Naina Lal Kidwai

    Chairman Advent India Advisory Board, Fr Chairperson HSBC India, Past President FICCI
  • Rathin Roy

    Director, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy
  • Samir Saran

    President, Observer Research Foundation
Aug 19, 2020
Leading Climate Ideas: Covid Aftermath: Can Sustainable Finance Help India Shape a Green and Inclusive Recovery?

Covid 19 has brought into sharp focus the urgent need to make economies more resilient. In the case of India, which was already reeling under economic slowdown, the pandemic has further exacerbated the structural fault lines of our growth pathway and patterns of production and consumption. The loss in aggregate demand and investment, depletion of jobs; increase in environmental degradation and climate hazards, pollution and widening inequalities were proving to be a challenge even before the Covid hit. India lockdown, largest in the world, put brakes nearly on all economic activity, except in agriculture.

Nearly 120 million people have lost their jobs. Phasing out of the lockdown, the trajectory of covid cases remains uncertain making economic revival slower than expected. Many governments across the world have proposed green stimulus and recovery plans to stay the course on climate change. Green New Deal is perhaps a good phraseology to underscore the need to re-order economies where sustainable economic activities create jobs, drive spending, restore demand, and make way out of the recession to a more habitable and equitable world. Can India craft a recovery strategy with sustainable development at its heart? 



Speakers:

- Rathin Roy, Director, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy

- Naina Lal Kidwai, Chairman Advent India Advisory Board, Fr Chairperson HSBC India, Past President FICCI 

- Samir Saran, President, Observer Research Foundation

  • André Gustavo Salcedo Teixeira Mendes

    Brazil Green Finance Initiative
  • Bruno Lucchi

    CNA
  • Ivo Brum

    SLC Agrícola
  • José Angelo

    Ministry of Agriculture, Brazil Government
  • Leisa Souza

    Agriculture Programme Coordinator
Jul 28, 2020
Destravando o Potencial de Investimento Verde do Brasil para Agricultura e Pecuária
este webinar faz parte da série "Destravando o Potencial de Investimento Verde do Brasil para Agricultura", que explorará os diferentes setores mapeados no Plano de Investimento. Este evento se concentrará nas oportunidades mapeadas para agricultura e pecuária e será dividido em duas partes. A primeira abordará o Pl e as principais conclusões encontradas acerca dos dois setores. A segunda será uma discussão aprofundada com atores setoriais sobre como essas oportunidades podem ser alavancadas por meio de emissões de títulos verdes. 
Moderadora//Moderator: Leisa Souza, Coordenadora do Programa de Agricultura/Agriculture Programme Coordinator, Climate Bonds Initiative.
Panelistas//Speakers:
- José Angelo, Secretário Adjunto de Política Agrícola/Deputy Secretary for Agriculture Policy, Ministry of Agriculture, Brazil Government
- André Gustavo Salcedo Teixeira Mendes, Iniciativa Brasileira de Finanças Verdes/Brazil Green Finance Initiative 
- Bruno Lucchi, Superintendente/Superintendent, CNA
- Milton Menten, CEO, Ecoagro Securitizadora
- Ivo Brum, CFO, SLC Agrícola  
- Pelerson Penido Dalla Vecchia, Diretor Presidente, Grupo Roncador
  • Jessica Chew

    Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
  • Prashant Vaze

    Head of Policy & Government, Climate Bonds
  • Sarah Breeden

    Executive Director, UK Prudential Regulation Authority
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jul 23, 2020
Central Banks, Climate Change and Stress Testing

Moderator: Sean Kidney, CEO Climate Bonds Initiative

 

Speakers:
Sarah Breeden, Executive Director, UK Deposit Takers Supervision
Jessica Chew, Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
Prashant Vaze, Head of Policy & Government, Climate Bonds Initiative

 

  • Dan Svensson

    Director, VDEF Portfolio Manager, Dragon Capital
  • Hai Nguyen

    Senior economic expert, GIZ Vietnam
  • Nguyet Phi

    GIIO Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jul 23, 2020
Vietnam: The state of the green bond markets

Discussion:
- Green finance opportunities and challenge in Vietnam
- What is green and where to invest?
- Green bond issuance as a tool to finance green investment in Vietnam

Moderator:
Nguyet Phi - GIIO Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative

Speakers:
Dan Svensson, Director, VDEF Portfolio Manager, Dragon Capital
Pushkala Lakshmi Ratan, Asia Climate Finance Lead/Senior Industry, IFC
Hai Nguyen, Senior economic expert, GIZ Vietnam

 

  • Jean-Marc Mercier

    Vice-Chairman, Capital Markets at HSBC Global Banking & Markets
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jul 14, 2020
Green Bond Clinic - Episode 02 Sean Kidney & Jean-Marc Mercier

Green Bond Clinic - Episode 02
Sean Kidney & Jean-Marc Mercier

Tuesday, 14 July,
A series of Q&A webinars bringing Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds & pioneers of green finance.

This time around we have Jean-Marc Mercier, Vice-Chairman, Capital Markets at HSBC Global Banking & Markets. HSBC was the biggest underwriter for green bonds in 2019

We will be talking about the latest and upcoming trends in the market.
            

  • Lea Muething

    Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jul 14, 2020
Monthly Market Update #6 | 15 mins Broadcast |

Lea Muething, Markets Analyst alongside Climate Bonds CEO, Sean Kidney, bring you our regular Monthly Market Update Broadcast.

 

Sit back with your cup of joe & learn of all the latest developments & deals that have come to play for the month of June.
Analysis of the various green debt instruments, trends emerging in the market & are we seeing signs of recovery from COVID-19.

 

Join the specialists.

  • Thatyanne Gasparotto

    Climate Bonds Initiative
Jul 10, 2020
Resilient Infrastructure: green finance and risk integration

Infraestrutura Resiliente: Finanças Verdes e Integração de Riscos

Resilient Infrastructure: green finance and risk integration

Convite: Essa discussio, com o Ministro da Infraestrutura do Brasil, investidores e especialistas chave do setor, analisar a integração de riscos e a importancia de construir um pipeline verde e resiliente no Brasil. Considerando o ambiente econômica atual e suas implicações economicas, ajustes para a constructo de um pipeline resiliente se torna fundamental.

This discussion, with Brazil's Minister of Infrastructure, lead investors and industry specialists will look at risk integration and the importance of building a green and resilient pipeline in Brazil. Considering the current economic environment and the economic implications, adjustments for building a resilient pipeline are increasingly important.

Moderadora//Moderator: Thatyanne Gasparotto, Head para America Latina/Head of Latin America, Climate Bonds Initiative.

Panelistas//Speakers:
Tarcesio Freitas, Ministro da Infraestrutura/Minister of Infrastructure, Governo Brasileiro;
Marcelo Wagner, Diretor de Investimentos/Chief of Investments Officer, PREVI;
John Liu, Diretor de Investimentos/Chief of Investments Officer, Zurich Brasil;
Andre Dabus, Diretor de Infraestrutura/ Director of Infrastructure, Marsh Brasil.

  • Barbara Barkarz

    Especialista Senior em Clima e Sustentabilidade, BID
  • David Taff

    CEO, Siemens Participações Ltd
  • Fabio Ono

    Subsecreterio de Planejamento da Infraestrutura Subnacional, Secretaria de Desenvolvimento da Infraestrutura
  • Júlia Ambrosano

    Gerente de Relacionamento Institucional, Climate Bonds, Initiative
  • Ricardo Russo

    Secio, Pinheiro Neto Advogado
Jul 9, 2020
Opportunities for Sustainable Infrastructure Investments at local level in Brazil

Green finance presents an opportunity for infrastructure investment and developing economic resilience. Qualifying a robust project pipeline as green can attract new capital flows seeking green projects and assets, especially in international markets.

This conversation with lead specialists, investors and the Brazilian Government will dive into the opportunities for Brazilian stakeholders to finance subnational infrastructure projects via green instruments

Speakers:

Thatyanne Gasparotto, Head para America Latina, Climate Bonds Initiative
Julia Ambrosano, Gerente de Relacionamento Institucional, Climate Bonds, Initiative
Barbara Barkarz, Especialista Senior em Clima e Sustentabilidade, BID
Ricardo Russo, Secio, Pinheiro Neto Advogado
Fabio Ono, Subsecreterio de Planejamento da Infraestrutura Subnacional, Secretaria de Desenvolvimento da Infraestrutura
David Taff, CEO, Siemens Participações

 

  • Caroline Harrison

    Green Bonds Pricing Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Francois Millet

    ETF, Index, and Quant Fund Development, Lyxor
  • Manuel Adamini

    Director, Responsible Investment (RI) Strategist, BMO Global Asset Management
  • Sjoerd Humble

    Funding and Portfolio Management, Obvion
  • Ulf Erlandsson

    CIO at Diem Credit
Jul 6, 2020
Green Bond Pricing in Primary Market

One of the most talked-about topics in the green finance space is Pricing of Green Bonds.

Our team of experts, Caroline Harrison, Green Bond Pricing Analyst & Manuel Adamini, Head of Investor Outreach will bring you all the basics you need to understand on the pricing of green bonds in the primary market.

Your takeaways from this webinar will be a good understanding of the various drivers of pricing of green bonds, the trends that have emerged in the market as a result & how critical is the issue of Pricing for issuers & investors.

The floor will be open for you to pose questions to our expert panelists so do not miss this opportunity.

Speakers:

Sjoerd Humble, Funding and Portfolio Management, Obvion
Francois Millet, ETF, Index, and Quant Fund Development, Lyxor
Ulf Erlandsson, CIO at Diem Credit
Manuel Adamini, Head of Investor Outreach, Climate Bonds Initiative
Caroline Harrison, Green Bonds Pricing Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative

 

  • Alan Meng

    Deputy Head of Data Services, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Liu Fan

    Deputy General Manager, China Central Depository & Clearing Company
  • Luying Gan

    Head of Sustainable Bonds, Debt Capital Markets, Asia-Pacific Global Banking, HSBC
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Shi Yi

    Deputy Director, China Central Depository & Clearing Research Centre
Jun 29, 2020
中国绿色债券市场2019研究报告线上发布会

中国绿色债券市场2019研究报告线上发布会

日期: 2020年6月29日,星期一
时间:15:00-16:00
Speakers:
Fan Liu, China Central Depository & Clearing Company
Yi Shi,  China Central Depository & Clearing Research Centre
Luying Gan, HSBC
Alan Meng, Climate Bonds Initiative
Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Alan Meng

    Deputy Head of Data Services, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Guo Peiyuan

    Chairman, Syntao Green Finance
  • Jonathan Drew

    Managing Director, ESG Solutions, Global Banking - HSBC
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jun 28, 2020
China Green Bond Market 2019 Launch

Speakers:

    Jonathan Drew,  HSBC
    Guo Peiyuan, Syntao Green Finance
    Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds Initiative
    Alan Meng,  Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Aboy Castro

    LeanTech Global Renewables
  • Cedric Rimaud

    ASEAN Programme Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative (Singapore)
  • Cezar Cosing

    Bank of the Philippines Islands
  • Cora Dizon

    AC Energy
Jun 25, 2020
Philippines: The State of Green Bond Markets

Speakers
Cora Dizon
, AC Energy
Aboy Castro, leanTech Global Renewables, Inc.
Cezar Consing, Bank of the Philippines Islands
Cedric Rimaud, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Carlos Takahashi

    BlackRock Brazil
  • Justine Leigh-Bell

    Deputy CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Roberto Campos Neto

    Central Bank Brazil
  • Sylvia Coutinho

    UBS Brazil
  • Tereza Cristina

    Minister of Agriculture
Jun 23, 2020
Unlocking Brazil’s Green Investment Potential for Agriculture

Speakers:
Tereza Cristina
, Minister of Agriculture
Sylvia Coutinho, UBS Brazil
Roberto Campos Neto, Central Bank Brazil
Carlos Takahashi, BlackRock Brazil
Thatyanne Gasparotto, Climate Bonds Initiative
Justine Leigh-Bell, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Cedric Rimaud

    ASEAN Programme Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative (Singapore)
  • Dachuan Zhang

    Green Bonds Pricing Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Jeff Grow

    Executive Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, UBS Asset Management (Australia)
  • Tetsuya Oishi

    Managing Director, Investment Strategy, Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) (Japan)
Jun 18, 2020
ASEAN Green Bond Investors: who are they?

Speakers:
Tetsuya Oishi, Government Pension Investment Fund (Japan)
Jeff Grow, UBS Asset Management (Australia)
Dachuan Zhang, Huaxia Bank Asset Management (China)
Cedric Rimaud, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Martin Spolc

    Head of Sustainable Finance, Directorate-General for Financial Stability, (DG FISMA)
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jun 16, 2020
EU Action Plan: An Interview with Martin Spolc

Speakers:
Martin Spolc, Head of Sustainable Finance, the European Commission's Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA)
Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Lea Muething

    Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jun 11, 2020
Monthly Markets Update #5 | 15 mins Broadcast |

Sean Kidney interviews our Research Analyst, Lea Muething

Only 15 minutes long, perfect for a coffee break - get the news and the gossip, even ask a question!

Speakers:
Lea Muething, Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Gaurav Bhagat

    India at MUFG
  • Kailash Vaswani

    ReNew Power
  • Pawan Agrawal

    Azure Power Ltd
  • Robbie Singh

    Adani Group
  • Venkat Nageswar

    State Bank of India
Jun 11, 2020
India Green Bonds Post Covid - A second Coming

Speakers:
Gaurav Bhagat, India at MUFG
Kailash Vaswani, ReNew Power
Robbie Singh, Adani Group
Venkat Nageswar, State Bank of India
Pawan Agrawal, Azure Power Limited

  • Jo Paisley

    Co-President, GARP Risk Institute
  • Morgan Despres

    Head of Secretariat, NGFS
  • Prashant Vaze

    Head of Policy & Government, Climate Bonds
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jun 5, 2020
NGFS Reports: Central Banks & Climate Risk

Speakers:
Morgan Despres, NGFS
Prashant Vaze, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jo Paisley, GARP
Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Mystery Guest

    Who, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Jun 4, 2020
Green Bond Clinic - 1st session

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  • Adrian Joyce

    EuroACE
  • Isidoro Tapia

    European Investment Bank
  • Kathleen Gaffney

    International Energy Agency
  • Kristina Klimovich

    GNE Finance
  • Prashant Vaze

    Head of Policy & Government, Climate Bonds
Jun 3, 2020
COVID-19 Recovery: Energy efficiency and home renewable energy in stimulus packages

Moderator: Kristina Klimovich, GNE Finance

Speakers:
Prashant Vaze, Climate Bonds Initiative
Adrian Joyce, EuroACE
Isidoro Tapia, European Investment Bank
Kathleen Gaffney, International Energy Agency

 

  • Cedric Rimaud

    ASEAN Programme Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative (Singapore)
  • Esther An

    City Developments Ltd
  • Helena Wright

    WWF Singapore
  • Xin Yi Lau

    Carbon Trust
Jun 2, 2020
ASEAN: Financing Options for Sustainable Buildings in Cities

Speakers:
Xin Yi Lau, Carbon Trust    
Esther An, City Developments Limited
Cedric Rimaud, Climate Bonds Initiative
Dr. Helena Wright, WWF Singapore

 

 

  • Brenda Kramer

    PGGM
  • Helena Viñes Fiestas

    Commissioner of the Spanish Financial Markets Authority, Rapporteur of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance
  • Jose-Luise Blasco

    Director Global de Sostenibilidad , Acciona, y miembro del TEG
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
May 28, 2020
EU Taxonomy Explored: Talks with TEG Experts No. 10: Usability

EU Taxonomy Explored: Talks with TEG Experts No. 10: Usability

This is 10th in a series of Webinars through April and May, as we explore EU Taxonomy related subjects with TEG experts.

Speakers:
Brenda Kramer, Senior Advisor Responsible Investment, PGGM
Helena Viñes Fiestas, Global Head of Stewardship and Policy, BNP Paribas AM
Jose Luis Blasco, Global Sustainability Director, Acciona
Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

 

May 28, 2020
Certified Climate Bonds in China

Since entering the green bond market in 2016, China has been the world's second largest green bond market for the next three years and one of the largest sources of global certified climate bonds. In 2019, Chinese issuers issued a total of USD2.9 billion worth of Certified Climate Bonds, and the green bonds have become an important part of China's green financial system construction and constantly contribute to the dynamic of green economy.

The sudden outbreak of COVID-19 would have a huge impact on global financial markets and economic development and countries have issued large-scaled economic stimulus packages to explore various possibilities for economy to get back on track. We believe that economic stimulus packages should balance economic growth with social benefits, ensuring that sectors and businesses hardest hit by the pandemic are tilted with resources to increase the resilience and sustainability of economic development, and that the development of green bonds and certified climate bonds will be important pillars of the transition.

In the post-pandemic era, opportunities for green bond issuance at the local level in China should be proactively identified and expand the scale of certified climate bonds, which stand for the international best practice to drive the transition of the Chinese economy to a more resilient and sustainable growth approach in the 14th Five-Year Plan period.

Agenda:

  1. How Huatai Securities implements the path of green finance and green bonds
  2. Overview of domestic green bond certification     
  3. Development of green bond and certified climate bonds
  4. Jiangsu Leasing--Exploration and Experience Sharing in the Green Field              

Speakers:
RAN Yi, Vice President of Bonds Business Unit, Huatai Securities
LIU Xianyun, Vice President, China Chengxin Green Finance
ZHENG Zhiwei, Manager of Financial Institution, Jiangsu Financial Leasing
SHAO Huan, China Program Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Cedric Rimaud

    ASEAN Programme Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative (Singapore)
May 21, 2020
ASEAN: How Green are Green Bonds? Deep dive into market standards and implications for investors

- Overview of the Standards currently available in the market
- The requirements and the options of green bonds/ green loans
- Reporting: how to do it simply and practically

Speakers:
Yoon Mee Jeong, Director, Sustainable Finance Group, Global Corporate Bank, OCBC
Juliette Macresy, Head of Greater China and South East Asian markets, Vigeo-Eiris
Cedric Rimaud, ASEAN Program Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative

Moderator:
Mary Leung, CFA‚ Head, Advocacy, Asia Pacific CFA Institute

  • Andreas Barkmann

    European Environment Agency
  • Peter Anderson

    European Investment Bank​
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
May 21, 2020
EU Taxonomy Explored: Talks with TEG Experts: Transport

Speakers:
Peter Anderson, European Investment Bank​
Andreas Barkmann, European Environment Agency
Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds Initiative​

 

 

  • Helena Viñes Fiestas

    Commissioner of the Spanish Financial Markets Authority, Rapporteur of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance
  • Jose-Luise Blasco

    Director Global de Sostenibilidad , Acciona, y miembro del TEG
  • Paolo Canfora

    Centro Común de Investigación de la Comisión Europea
May 20, 2020
Introducción a la taxonomía europea: conozca las propuestas del TEG

Speakers:
Helena Viñes Fiestas, Responsable adjunta de Sostenibilidad, BNP Paribas AM, y miembro del TEG
Paolo Canfora, Centro Común de Investigación de la Comisión Europea
José Luis Blasco, Director Global de Sostenibilidad , Acciona, y miembro del TEG

  • Anshul Gupta

    Director, Strategic Alliances & New Initiatives, Northern Arc
  • Harsh Shrivastava

  • Prashant Vaze

    Head of Policy & Government, Climate Bonds
  • Sandeep Bhattacharya

    India Project Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Yeswanth Duraiswamy

    Technical Expert with IGEN Access II Program, GIZ
May 20, 2020
Unlocking Millions of Small-scale Investment Opportunities – Green ABS in India

Speakers:
Anshul Gupta Director, Strategic Alliances & New Initiatives, Northern Arc
Yeswanth Duraiswamy, Technical Expert with IGEN Access II Program, GIZ
Prashant Vaze, Head of Policy and Government, Climate Bonds Initiative
Sandeep Bhattacharya, India Project Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative
Harsh Shrivastava, India MFIN CEO

 

 

 

 

  • Andreas Hoepner

    Professor of Operational Risk, UCD
  • Elena Philipova

    Global Head ESG Proposition, Refinitiv
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
May 20, 2020
EU Benchmarks Report- A discussion with EU TEG

Andreas Hoepner, Professor of Operational Risk, Banking & Finance at the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and the Lochlann Quinn School of Business of University College Dublin (UCD)
Elena Philipova, Global Head ESG Proposition, Refinitiv

 

  • Helena Viñes Fiestas

    Commissioner of the Spanish Financial Markets Authority, Rapporteur of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance
  • Nick Robins

    Professor, Sustainable Finance, LSE
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
May 19, 2020
From taxonomy to the broader sustainable finance revolution

Speakers:
Nick Robins, Professor, Sustainable Finance, London School of Economics (LSE) Grantham Research Institute for Climate Change
Helena Vines Fiestas, Head of Sustainable Research, BNP Paribas Asset Management
Sean Kidney, CEO Climate Bonds Initiative

 

 

 

 

  • Datuk Zainal Izlan Zainal Abidin

    Deputy Chief Executive, Securities and Exchange Commission of Malaysia
  • Eph Amatong

    Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines
  • Jomkwan Kongsakul

    Assistant Secretary-General, Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand
May 15, 2020
Do we need more or less regulation in ASEAN green financial markets?
ASEAN: Role of Regulators in Green Financial Markets

Speakers:
Datuk Zainal Izlan Zainal Abidin, Deputy Chief Executive, Securities and Exchange Commission of Malaysia
Jomkwan Kongsakul, Assistant Secretary-General, Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand
Eph Amatong, Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines

  • Lea Muething

    Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
May 14, 2020
Monthly Markets Update - May

Sean Kidney interviews our Research Analyst, Lea Muething

Only 15 minutes long, perfect for a coffee break - get the news and the gossip, even ask a question!

Speakers:
Lea Muething, Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Anna Creed

    Director Thought Leadership, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Cinzia Losenno

  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
May 14, 2020
EU Taxonomy Explored: Talks with TEG Experts: Adaptation & Resilience

Speakers:
Anna Creed, Climate Bonds Initiative
Cinzia Losenno, European Investment Bank
Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds Initiative

 

 

 

  • Ma Jun

    Chairman, China Green Finance Committee
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
May 13, 2020
Leading Climate Ideas series: China, Belt & Road, and the global shift towards sustainable economies

Speakers:
Dr. Ma Jun, Director, Tsinghua University Centre for Finance and Development & Advisor to the Governor of the People's Bank of China (PBOC).
Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Caroline Harrison

    Green Bonds Pricing Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Cedric Rimaud

    ASEAN Programme Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative (Singapore)
May 11, 2020
What is the price benefit for green bonds?

What is the price benefit for green bonds?

Monday, 11th May

  • Where are the cost benefits when issuing a Green Bond?
  • Academic survey of green bond costs
  • How do investors see the value in green bonds?
  • How does the verification process add value

Moderator:
Cedric Rimaud
, ASEAN Programme Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative

Speakers:
Dr. Shu Tian, Economist, ADB
Caroline Harrison, Markets Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
Sean Henderson, Co-Head of Debt Capital Markets, Asia Pacific, HSBC
Bram Bos, Lead Portfolio Manager, NN Investment Partners

  • Karl Ludwig Brockmann

    KfW
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Terry Coleman

    RWS Partners
May 7, 2020
EU Taxonomy Explored: Talks with TEG Experts: Waste and Water

EU Taxonomy Explored: No. 7: Waste & Water

Speakers:
Karl-Ludwig Brockmann
, KfW
Terry Coleman, RWS Partners
Sean Kidney, CEO Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Ivy Lau

    Head of Sustainable Finance, Mizuho Securities Asia Limited, Hong Kong, China
  • Kenneth Hui

    Head of Market Development, HKMA
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean McNelis

    Managing Director, Global Co-Head of Debt Capital Markets, HSBC
  • Tracy Wong Harris

    Vice President and Deputy Secretary General, HKGFA
May 6, 2020
Hong Kong Green Bond Market Briefing 2019

Speakers:
Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Ivy Lau, General Manager China Office, Climate Bonds Initiative
Kenneth Hui, Head of Market Development, HKMA
Sean McNelis, Managing Director, Global Co-Head of Debt Capital Markets, HSBC
Tracy Wong Harris, Deputy Secretary General, HKGFA

  • Matteo Bigoni

  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Tristan Smith

    UCL
May 5, 2020
Climate Bonds' new Shipping Criteria Public Consultation

Speakers:
Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds Initiative
Tristan Smith, UCL
Matteo Bigoni, Climate Bonds Initiative

 

 

 

  • Kristiane Davidson

    Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Le Cong Thinh

    Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
  • Mohammad Ghozie Indra Dalel

    PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (SMI), Indonesia
  • Nabilla Gunawan

    Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Phí Thị Minh Nguyệt

    Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 30, 2020
Webinar: Green Infrastructure Investment Opportunities (GIIO) Vietnam Report Launch

Speakers:

Le Cong Thinh, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
Mohammad Ghozie Indra Dalel, PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (SMI), Indonesia
​Phí Thị Minh Nguyệt, Climate Bonds Initiative
Nabilla Gunawan, Climate Bonds Initiative
Kristiane Davidson, Climate Bonds Initiative

 

 

 

  • Carel Cronenberg

    EBRD
  • Gema Esteban Garrido

    Telefónica
  • Maya Ormazabal Herrero

    Telefónica
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 30, 2020
EU Taxonomy Explored: Talks with TEG Experts: ICT | via Zoom | Click to Register!

Speakers:

Carel Cronenberg, EBRD
Gema Esteban Garrido, Telefónica
Maya Ormazabal Herrero, Telefónica
Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Elodie Feller

    UNEP Finance Initiative
  • Helena Viñes Fiestas

    Commissioner of the Spanish Financial Markets Authority, Rapporteur of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance
  • Paolo Canfora

    Centro Común de Investigación de la Comisión Europea
Apr 28, 2020
Introduction à la taxonomie européenne de la finance durable

Speakers:
Helena Viñes Fiestas, BNP Paribas Asset Management
Paolo Canfora, Commission Européenne, Joint Research Center (JRC)
Elodie Feller, UNEP FI

  • Albert Lai

    Carbon Care Asia
  • Cedric Rimaud

    ASEAN Programme Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative (Singapore)
  • Yuki Yasui

    UNEP FI
Apr 27, 2020
ASEAN Webinar Series: Going back to Basics: the opportunity for green bonds and how to issue

Speakers:

 

Albert Lai, CEO, Carbon Care Asia
Yuki Yasui, UNEP FI
Cedric Rimaud, Climate Bonds Initiative

 

 

  • Carlo Houblie

    Luxembourg Stock Exchange
  • Caroline Harrison

    Green Bonds Pricing Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Lars Mackey

    Head of DCM Sustainable Bonds, Danske Bank
  • Lea Muething

    Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 24, 2020
Webinar Launch: Climate Bonds Green Bonds Treasurer Survey 2020

Speakers:

Carlo Houblie, Luxembourg Stock Exchange
Lars Mac Key, Danske Bank
Lea Muething, Climate Bonds Initiative
Caroline Harrison, Climate Bonds Initiative

 

  • Anna Creed

    Director Thought Leadership, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Elodie Feller

    UNEP Finance Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 23, 2020
EU Taxonomy Explored: Talks with TEG Experts: Land Use

Speakers:

    Anna Creed, Climate Bonds
    Elodie Feller, UNEP Finance Initiative
    Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Aila Aho

    Executive adviser, Nordea
  • Eila Kreivi

    Head of Capital Markets, European Investment Bank
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Tanguy Claquin

    Head of Sustainable Banking, Crédit Agricole CIB
Apr 22, 2020
Webinar New Proposed EU Green Bond Standard - An Introduction

Join Sean Kidney with TEG Members as they discuss the implications of the New Proposed EU Green Bond Standard in the European financial markets.
Speakers:

    Aila Aho, Executive adviser, Nordea
    Tanguy Claquin, Head of Sustainable Banking, Crédit Agricole CIB
    Eila Kreivi, Head of Capital Markets, European Investment Bank
    Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Ivy Lau

    Head of Sustainable Finance, Mizuho Securities Asia Limited, Hong Kong, China
  • Luying Gan

    Head of Sustainable Bonds, Debt Capital Markets, Asia-Pacific Global Banking, HSBC
  • Sean Chang

    Head of Fixed Income, Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong)
  • Xiaofei Guo

    Director, Green & Sustainable Solutions, Corporate & Investment Banking, Natixis
Apr 22, 2020
Coronavirus: Challenge or Opportunity? The Asian Sustainable Financing Perspective
Coronavirus: Challenge or Opportunity? The Asian Sustainable Financing Perspective
Moderated by Ivy Lau, General Manager China Office, Climate Bonds Initiative
Speakers:
Luying Gan, Head of Sustainable Bonds, Debt Capital Markets, Asia-Pacific Global Banking, HSBC
Xiaofei Guo, Director, Green & Sustainable Solutions, Corporate & Investment Banking, Natixis
Julien Duquenne, Executive Director, CIB Green &amp; Sustainable Hub, Natixis
Sean Chang, Head of Fixed Income, Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong)
  • Lea Muething

    Research Analyst, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 16, 2020
Monthly Markets Update Webinar

13:00 BST Sean Kidney interviewing our market analyst, Lea Muething, about what happened with Green Bonds in March.

Registration

 

  • Carel Cronenberg

    EBRD
  • Sandrine Dixon-Declève

    Club of Rome
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 16, 2020
EU Taxonomy Explored: No.4: Manufacturing: Carel Cronenberg, EBRD, Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Club of Rome & Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds Initiative

Carel Cronenberg, EBRD,
Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Club of Rome
Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Cedric Rimaud

    ASEAN Programme Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative (Singapore)
  • Jonathan Drew

    Managing Director, ESG Solutions, Global Banking - HSBC
  • Kosintr Puongsophol

    Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 16, 2020
Webinar Launch: ASEAN Green Finance State of the Market 2019

Speakers:

Jonathan Drew, HSBC Asia Pacific
Kosintr Puongsophol, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Cedric Rimaud, Climate Bonds Initiative
Sean Kidney,  Climate Bonds Initiative

  • Júlia Ambrosano

    Gerente de Relacionamento Institucional, Climate Bonds, Initiative
  • Marcos Fava Neves

    USP - Doutor Agro
  • Rafaela Parra

    Araûz & Advogados
Apr 14, 2020
COVID-19: Agronegócio: Júlia Ambrosano Climate Bonds, Marcos Fava Neves USP - Doutor Agro, Rafaela Parra, Araûz & Advogados

COVID-19: Agronegócio 

17:00BRT

  • Júlia Ambrosano, Climate Bonds
  • Marcos Fava Neves, USP - Doutor Agro
  • Rafaela Parra, Araûz & Advogados

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  • John Sinner

  • Karsten Löffler

    German Government's Sustainable Finance Advisory Council
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apr 9, 2020
EU Taxonomy Explored: Talks with TEG Experts No. 3: Electricity & Energy Generation

Speakers:
John Sinner
, European Investment Bank
Karsten Löffler, German Government's Sustainable Finance Advisory Council
Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds

  • Fabrizio Varriale

    Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Paolo Canfora

    Centro Común de Investigación de la Comisión Europea
  • Paolo Masoni

    Presidente Ecoinnovazione
Apr 7, 2020
La Tassonomia dell'UE: perché, cos’è, come si usa. Un colloquio con esperti del TEG

La Tassonomia dell'UE: perché, cos’è, come si usa. Un colloquio con esperti del TEG

Martedì 7 aprile, 15:00 ora italiana (14:00 BST)

Unisciti agli esperti del TEG
Paolo Masoni, Presidente Ecoinnovazione srl,
Fabrizio Varriale, RICS insieme
Paolo Canfora, Funzionario scientifico, Centro Comune di Ricerca, Commissione Europea per discutere della nuova tassonomia dell'Unione Europea.

Webinar Details

  • Fabrizio Varriale

    Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
  • Ursula Hartenberger

Apr 2, 2020
EU Taxonomy Explored: Talks with TEG Experts: Buildings

Speakers:

Ursula Hartenberger
Fabrizio Varriale of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

​Slides

  • Helena Viñes Fiestas

    Commissioner of the Spanish Financial Markets Authority, Rapporteur of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance
  • Nathan Fabian

    PRI & Chair of the EU Platform
  • Sean Kidney

    CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
Mar 26, 2020
EU Taxonomy Explored: A Talk with TEG Experts

Join TEG members Nathan Fabian from PRI, Helena Viñes Fiestas from BNP Paribas AM and Sean Kidney having a conversation on the basics:

- Who will be affected by the new EU Taxonomy?
- What are the implications for investment in electricity, transport, buildings, etc?
- Is it wishful thinking or is it practical?
- Can the Taxonomy serve as the framework for post-virus stimulus packages?

Radio talk show format plus Q&A.

To be followed by seven "In-Depth Webinars" over the following weeks, April to May, where you’ll be able to get your detailed questions answered.
Supported by European Climate Foundation (ECF).