ESG & Climate Finance Archives - Page 26 of 36

BNDES seeks smaller – but more – stakes in infrastructure projects
June 15, 2022
The Brazilian development bank (BNDES) will focus on infrastructure projects but seeks smaller stakes in each to distribute capital to more projects. They are also trying to attract private sector banks to this non-recourse project finance model. Source: BNAmericas
Mexico’s water authority launches tender for dam rehabilitation
June 15, 2022
The Mexican water authority, Conagua, launched a tender to rehabilitate the Venustiano Carranza dam, also known as Don Martín, in Coahuila state. Source: BNAmericas
Shell Energy Brazil invests US$1.5 billion into PV projects in Brazil
June 15, 2022
Shell Energy Brazil is investing around US$1.5 billion to develop five PV power plants in Brazil, including a 2.1 GW solar park in Minas Gerais. Source: Renewables Now
Mexico’s FEFA issues landmark financial inclusion social bond
June 2, 2022
Fondo Especial para Financiamientos Agropecuarios (FEFA) has issued a landmark US$300 million bond, one tranche of which is earmarked to finance projects in eligible categories – including access to financial products and services in the agricultural, forestry, fisheries and rural sectors – under FEFA’s social bond framework. Source: White & Case
Brazil awards renewable power supply contracts with a combined capacity of around 947.9 MW
June 2, 2022
Brazil has awarded a combined capacity of around 947.9 MW in renewable power supply contracts. The contracts represent more than US$1.5 billion in future investments. Source: Renewables Now
ESG data market could exceed US$1.3 billion by the end of the year
June 2, 2022
According to US-based management consultancy Opimas, the market for ESG data could exceed US$1.3 billion by the end of the year. Source: Environment Analysis
The Evolution of Climate-Impact Blended Finance for the Caribbean
June 16, 2022
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IFC invests US$10 million in Vatia to promote Colombia’s renewable energy and climate goals
May 18, 2022
The IFC invested US$10 million in Vatia to promote Colombia’s renewable energy and climate goals, helping the country to diversify its energy sources and boost economic resilience. Source: Renewables Now
Cobra to invest US$181 million into the largest wind project in Ecuador
May 18, 2022
Spain’s Cobra has committed to investing over US$181 million in a 110 MW wind project in Ecuador. The project is set to be the largest wind farm in the country. Source: Renewables Now