ESG & Climate Finance News

March 2, 2023

BNDES approved a US$2.2 million loan in additional funding to Albioma Codora Energia for the development of a a new biogas production line at an existing facility

The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) approved a US$2.2 million loan to help fund a new biogas production line at an existing facility in Goianesia,…

February 15, 2023

Suriname plans to phase out subsidies for gas, electricity, and fuel

The Suriname governments plans to phase out subsidies for gas, electricity, and fuel to reduce expenditures and follow IMF’s guidelines. Source:…

February 15, 2023

Genneia SA issued US$73 million in green bonds to finance wind and solar projects

Argentinian power producer, Genneia SA, issued US$73 million in green bonds to raise money for the construction of the 103.5 MW La Elbita wind farm…

February 1, 2023

Brazil is gearing up to issue its first sovereign green bond

According to Sustainable Fitch, Brazil can count on solid demand from investors when they place their first sovereign green bond. Source: Latin…

February 1, 2023

Aguakan sells US$74.2 million worth of blue bonds in the local market in Mexico

The Mexican water utility, Aguakan, sold US$74.2 million worth of blue bonds in the local market. Source: Latin Finance

February 1, 2023

Republic Bank launches social investment program, PMAD, in the Eastern Caribbean

Republic Bank launches their 2023 social investment program, Power to Make a Difference (PMAD) and unveils the sixteen partners who work with Republic…

January 18, 2023

ViaMobilidade, the Brazilian public transit company, places the largest sale of green bonds in the local market

Brazilian public transit company, ViaMobilidade, places the largest sale of green bonds in the local market as part of a US$885 million financing…

January 18, 2023

BNDES approves loan of US$655.8 million to support the development of 1.5 GW of wind and solar energy projects in Bahia and Minas Gerais

BNDES approves US$655.8 million loan to support the development of the 846-MW Serra do Assurua and 423-MW Novo Horizonte wind complexes, and the Boa…

January 18, 2023

Portland Private Equity announces launch of US$350 million Portland Caribbean Fund III; fund will make a series of social investments in the region

Portland Private Equity plans to use US$350 million in financing to make a series of social investments in the Caribbean under the Portland Caribbean…