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I spoke with Abby Schultz of Barron's Penta last week about the growing blue bonds space. While still a relatively small part of the ESG bond space, blue-labeled bonds, which lead to similar outcomes as green bonds, are gaining in popularity. As Abby noted in her piece, this rise in popularity is partly due to clearer guidelines and stricter criteria, allowing capital to be directed toward projects that might not have qualified under previous definitions. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/eGM-A8yD. #ESG #BlueBonds #FixedIncome #AXAIM Capital at Risk

The Rise of “Green Bonds”: Investing in a Sustainable Future As the world increasingly prioritizes environmental sustainability, Green Bonds have emerged as a pivotal financial instrument driving positive change. But what makes Green Bonds so significant? 🔍What are Green Bonds? Green Bonds are debt securities issued to raise capital for projects that have positive environmental impacts. Unlike traditional bonds, the funds raised are exclusively used for financing initiatives that contribute to sustainability, such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation. 💡 Why Green Bonds Are Gaining Traction: 1. Environmental Impact: They fund projects that actively address climate change and environmental degradation. 2. Investor Appeal: With growing interest in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria, Green Bonds attract investors looking to align their portfolios with sustainable practices. 3. Transparency: Issuers are required to report on the use of proceeds and the environmental benefits, enhancing accountability and trust. 🌍 What Does This Mean for the Future? As governments and corporations commit to more ambitious climate goals, the demand for Green Bonds is expected to rise, making them a key component of the transition to a low-carbon economy. They not only offer a promising return on investment but also contribute to a sustainable future. Are you exploring Green Bonds in your investment strategy? How do you think they will shape the future of finance? #GreenBonds #SustainableFinance #ESG #InvestingInTheFuture #FinanceTrends #ClimateAction

Quick notes from Brian Deese's talk at the Barclays Sustainability Conference: Brian Deese is the former Director of White House National Economic Council and former Global Head of Sustainable Investing at BlackRock. 1) The biggest worry about the energy transition is the deployment/transmission of clean energy. The two biggest problems here are the constraints of our current grid and reforming the current utilities market structure. "Utilities must evolve" is the key message here. (At Remarkable Ventures Climate, we are proud investors in Camus Energy and Astrid Atkinson who are working on solving this) 2) It's been 18 months since the IRA passed. $34B in federal spending (IRA+CHIPS act+Infrastructure Bill) has created $246B in private investments. This 6 private dollars to 1 federal dollar leverage ratio is very strong. It is double what was expected. IRA has changed the game in terms of private investment Remarkable Ventures #climate #climateaction #climatetech

Institutional investors aiming for ESG goals are gravitating towards green bonds. Designed to fund environmentally beneficial projects, green bonds come with unique standards and pricing due to their distinct use of proceeds. Learn more in our analysis. #ESG #GreenBonds https://ro-be.co/3fnn4phu

Hello Folks, Have ever wondered if your investments could go beyond financial gains? What if they could actively contribute to a greener, more sustainable world? One of such investment is Green Bonds. Green bonds – financial instruments designed to spark not just returns but a positive environmental impact. In a world dealing with climate change, green bonds redefine the traditional investment landscape. They prompt us to ask: How can our financial choices align with a sustainable future? The uniqueness of green bonds lies not only in their financial potential but in the dual commitment to profitability and sustainability. Governments, financial institutions, and corporations worldwide are joining this transformative journey. Green bonds give chance to actively support projects ranging from renewable energy initiatives to sustainable agriculture and clean transportation. Investors choice of invest in green bonds contribute to energy efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and the overall resilience of our planet. Standardization, measuring impact, and avoiding greenwashing are hurdles being addressed by the industry. Efforts are underway to establish clear standards and enhance transparency, ensuring that green bonds truly live up to their eco-friendly promise. So, why start a sustainable journey with green bonds? Because it's not just about profits – it's about the questions we ask and the impact we make. Green bonds invite investors to consider not just their financial gains but the broader, positive contributions they can make to a world that needs our attention and care. #greenbonds #investments #finance

One of the biggest movements of money is happening currently. It's called Green Bonds, and the wave has just barely started. S&P estimates there will be $1 Trillion in 2024 alone. https://lnkd.in/gGtJP4pB #GreenWaveFunding #GreenBonds #BlueBonds #SustainableSuperYacths #SIDS4 Anthony Scaramucci, Bob Moritz

Addressing climate-related challenges across our market footprint requires innovation and investment.   This statement holds true, whether we’re talking about scaling finance for adaptation or developing new carbon credit mechanisms to help facilitate early coal retirement in emerging markets.   I illustrated this point at the Bloomberg Sustainable Finance Forum in New York last month, on a panel moderated by Jon Moore.   “One of the novel ideas that we’re working on at Standard Chartered is the concept of a coal decommissioning credit… which I think will be an unlock in terms of getting the energy transition to move in some markets.”   Read more from this discussion here: https://lnkd.in/dtpZKp2s   #BloombergNEF #innovation #investment #sustainability

🎯 New guidance on objectives and targets to supplement the Net Zero Investment Framework 2.0 is now live!   Split into six sections, this includes detailed support for investors setting their individual portfolio level objectives and asset level targets, recommendations on attribution analysis and rebaselining, scope 3 clarifications and much more.      💡 We explore the repositioned Portfolio Decarbonisation Reference Objective and how it can be applied across asset classes, including for sovereign bonds.   Section six outlines the listed equities and corporate fixed income asset class alignment and engagement threshold targets.    🔎 And look out for detailed case studies from our members, addressing key topics covered by the guidance and highlighting how they vary based on individual net zero strategies.   Read section 1 below and follow this link to get the most from NZIF 2.0: 👉 https://lnkd.in/epV8EHNs   #NetZero #NZIF #Investing #COP29

♟️In the current state of play, the limited scope of the issuer universe constrains how much #sovereignbonds can be practically used in net zero investment strategies without increasing material risk. 🗺️ We have outlined five important considerations that investors can take to integrate sovereign bonds in a net zero strategy, as well as four practical steps to follow during implementation and target setting. 👣 The guidance includes detailed explanations and recommendations, an analysis of various assessment methodologies and a worked example of best practice with step-by-step guidance. 🏞️ We’ve previously discussed the challenges and tools involved in the adoption of sovereign bonds into net zero investment strategies. This new guidance provides a road for investors to begin taking steps to strategically integrate sovereign bonds and address some of the current limitations across the sovereign bond landscape. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gHEdSJVz #NetZero #Implementation

Green Bonds & Beyond: A Sustainable Path in Fixed Income The potential to generate attractive returns by investing in securities that support sustainability objectives — from mitigating climate-related financial risks to expanding internet access or financial services or health care for billions of people — is growing. It is clear to us that fixed income markets hold the key to financing enduring progress on these objectives. We also believe sustainability will drive financial innovation, influence policymaking, and reshape the fixed income investment landscape. The evolution we have witnessed in green policy, blossoming interest in sustainable financing innovation, and accelerating pace of disclosure and standardization all signal a profound transformation. My thoughts on the subject in the latest publication of Prime Database. #SBICAPS #sustainability #greenbonds #municipalbonds