The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is issuing its first Euro-denominated green bond. The one billion Euro sale of 10-year fixed-rate notes aims to help the CPPIB invest in relevant, environmentally conscious assets, including renewable energy projects in wind and solar, water and wastewater management and certified green real estate. It’s also a way for the CPPIB to […]
Considering environmental, social and governance factors has traditionally been associated with equities, but demand for ESG in fixed income is starting to outstrip the supply of products available, according to new research by Cerulli Associates focused on Europe. “The inclusion of ESG factors in fixed income is becoming more widespread, with ESG data and ratings […]
After the Paris Accord, how can green bonds help your portfolio?