ESG & Climate Finance News

June 29, 2022

Bahamas based digial asset firm GEM Digital Limited invests US$110 million into blockchain-powered renewable energy frontrunner

GEM Digital Limited, a digital asset firm based in the Bahamas invested US$110 million in EcoWatt (EWT), a token backed by renewable energy and…

June 29, 2022

Mirova acquires SunFunder and plans to launch a solar energy debt financing fund

Mirova recently acquired a renewable energy projects finance company, SunFunder, and plans to launch a US$500 million solar energy debt financing fund…

June 29, 2022

The World Bank grants US$135 million loan to Rio de Janeiro

The World Bank approves US$135 million loan to the government of Rio de Janeiro to pay off debt and fund low carbon projects. Source: Latin…

June 29, 2022

The World Bank approves a US$250 million loan to the Panamanian Government

The World Bank granted the Panamanian government a US$250 million loan to help fund healthcare, education, and social services programs. Source: Latin…

June 29, 2022

IDB Invest issues its fourth domestic bond in Paraguay

IDB Invest issued its fourth domestic bond in Paraguay to finance access to medium and long-term local currency loans to small and medium-sized…

June 15, 2022

BBVA Mexico plans to raise US$510.3 million through the sale of four-year sustainable bonds

BBVA Mexico plans to sell four-year sustainable bonds to raise US$510.3 million. The bank will price the bonds at the TIIE interbank lending rate.…

June 15, 2022

Argentinian agribusiness, Cresud will sell at least US$20 million in 33-month dollar-denominated bonds in the local market

Cresud, a leading agriculture business in Argentina, will sell at least US$20 million in 33-month dollar-denominated bonds in the local market.…

June 15, 2022

IDB Invest provides US$250 million in financing to Uruguay for improvements on railroad line that connects Montevideo and Paso de Los Toros

IDB Invest will provide US$250 million in financing for a PPP in Uruguay to improve the railroad line that connects Montevideo and Paso de Los Toros.…

June 15, 2022

The World Bank to lend US$400 million to Argentina for agricultural infrastructure investments

Argentina will borrow US$400 million from The World Bank for agricultural infrastructure investments to encourage farm output in the north, boost the…