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Finance - February 28, 2022

Amgen Issues Green Bond

Amgen announced the issuance of its inaugural $750 million green bond to advance the environmental goals that are part of the company’sESG framework.

Finance - February 15, 2022

GM Doubles Commitment to Climate Equity Fund

General Motors will dedicate a total of $50 million to its Climate Equity Fund for equitable climate action in order to help close equity gaps in the transition to EVs and other sustainable technology.

Finance - February 3, 2022

Danske Bank Sets 2030 Targets

Danske Bank is setting its CO2 reduction targets towards 2030 in relation to lending with the aim of achieving a net zero loan portfolio by 2050 or sooner.

GHG Emissions - January 21, 2022

Burberry’s Sustainable Bond For 2040 Net Zero Goal

Luxury retailer Burberry announced that it refinanced its revolving credit facility to a £300 million sustainability linked loan and the terms are linked to its 2040 net zero goal.

Finance - December 9, 2021

Orange Launches Carbon Fund

Telecommunications operator Orange announced the creation of Orange Nature, a €50 million carbon fund, with returns in high-quality carbon credits only.

Finance - December 7, 2021

California CCAs Issue $2 Billion Municipal Clean Energy Bonds

Three Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) issued California's first ever municipal non-recourse Clean Energy Project Revenue Bonds through the California Community Choice Financing Authority (CCCFA).

Finance - November 10, 2021

The Hartford to Invest $2.5 Billion in the Global Energy Transition

The Hartford announced Nov. 9 that it is committed to investing $2.5 billion over the next five years in technologies, companies and funds that advance the global energy transition.

Finance - November 9, 2021

Fifth Third Issues First $500 Million Green Bond

Fifth Third Bancorp settled the issuance of its first green bond for $500 million and will use the proceeds to fund green projects such as renewable energy and energy efficiency.

November 9, 2021

Colgate-Palmolive Issues First Sustainability Bond

Colgate-Palmolive Company announced that it has priced a EUR 500 million eight-year sustainability bond with an interest coupon of 0.300% per year. The proceeds of Colgate’s first sustainability bond will support the company's sustainability and social impact strategy.

Finance - November 4, 2021

Morgan Stanley Sets Interim Targets for Financed Emissions

Morgan Stanley announced Nov. 3 that it has set interim targets for its auto manufacturing, energy, and power sector financing in pursuit of its commitment to reach net-zero financed emissions by 2050.