Green bonds

The U.S. social bond market is in its infancy, but there is huge potential for the public sector to contribute to the growth of this market, a CBI report said.

The deal qualifies as both an environmental impact bond and as a green bond under the International Capital Market Association's Green Bond Principles.

A new administration in Washington and the power of coastal atmospheric patterns may boost wind-turbine electricity generation in the Southeast.

Marquee issuers have sought out Kestrel for verification on ESG bond programs.

Kestrel Verifiers has certified as green a tranche of bonds that will finance the ethanol plant in California's economically challenged Imperial Valley.

ESG is here to stay and it matters to investors.

The administration of Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state legislature have separate efforts that would result in increased climate risk disclosure.

Obtaining substantial new money for green infrastructure is still difficult, and the more innovative the projects, the harder they are to finance. Environmental impact bonds can help.

Milwaukee will offer investors its first green-designated bonds under its sewerage credit Tuesday and returns next week with a GO sale.

Officials call it the first for any state revolving fund program in the country.

Transportation infrastructure, sustainability and affordable housing are in play in three different bond deals.

Jonathan Bowles of Center for an Urban Future explores how New York City could benefit from a green public works program. He also calls for unlocking the potential of CUNY and improving the city's capital construction process. Paul Burton hosts (17 minutes).

KBRA said the development, weighting, and ranking of the key factors in ESG scores are endeavors best left to investors rather than to rating agency credit analysts.

The Muni New Issue Upload Form was created to expand access to additional deal participants and streamline the submission process for the forward calendar.

The $1,000 denomination Liberty Bond deal aimed to lure socially conscious, retail investors to broaden its investor base.

Ma says the group is committed to developing a more inclusive economy and society

Sarah Mitchell, CFA and a portfolio manager at Mondrian Investment Partners, talks with Chip Barnett about one of the hottest sectors in the municipal bond market today – green bonds – and the possibility of the U.S. government issuing a sovereign green bond. (20 minutes)

The IFA is hoping to capitalize on growing investor interest in green and sustainable bonds.

The issuer hopes to expand its investor base to lure European investors with the move and will explore conducting non-deal road shows to highlight its green and ESG efforts in the municipal market.

Ratings agencies, banks and asset managers are formulating strategies to address ESG as investors clamor for information.