Please join us in London for the UK launch of the report Bonds and Climate Change: the state of the market in 2013, 4 July 3:30pm
Speakers include: Nick Robins (HSBC) and Sean Kidney (Climate Bonds Initiative)Kindly hosted by EvershedsRSVP to: bridget.boulle@climatebonds.net
Join us for a presentation and discussion on the recent HSBC and Climate Bonds Initiative report Bonds and Climate Change: the state of the market in 2013. The event will include a presentation of the report findings as well as a panel discussion on opportunities in the UK and continental Europe and key challenges faced by investors and issuers in investing in and growing this market.
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: http://www.climatebonds.net/files/Bonds_Climate_Change_2013_A4.pdf
RSVPPlease register you interest by sending your name, position and company to bridget.boulle@climatebonds.net
LocationEversheds,1Wood St, London EC2V 7WS
Programme details to follow