Join us for a presentation and discussion of our Bonds & Climate Change : the State of the Market 2013 report, commissioned by HSBC.
It will include a discussion with Nick Robins (HSBC) and Sean Kidney on hurdles and future potential.
The webinar is kindly hosted by the Principles for Responsible Investment
Report findings:
- Total universe of climate themed bond market = USD356bn (outstanding)
- The issuance of new climate-themed bonds was USD74bn in 2012, up 25% on 2011
- USD163bn outstanding aligns with benchmark-type rules on credit rating, size & currency.
- Carbon-efficient transport = 75% of the total, followed by clean energy and climate finance.
- 89% of the USD346bn universe is investment grade.
Download the report here
To join the webinar, got to: https://unpri.adobeconnect.com/climatebonds
Speakers:
Nick Robins – HSBC Climate Change Center of ExcellencePadraig Oliver & Bridget Boulle – Climate Bonds InitiativeSean Kidney – CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative
There is no cost to this webinar.
New York & Boston in the Fall: We’re planning Climate Bonds seminars in the week of 23 September; we will cover the report in those seminars. Let us know if you’d be interested.
There will also be an additional webinar suitable to US time zones - details to be announced shortly.