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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
The second phase of the Energy Smart Fund is open for Barbados’ companies
June 2, 2022
The second phase of the IDB-led Energy Smart Fund in Barbados is now open to micro, small, and medium enterprises across sectors, with the ability to invest US$13 million in total. Source: Barbados Loop News
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
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Chile auctions 26,687 acres of land for renewable energy intitiatives
May 5, 2022
The Chilean government will auction 26,687 acres of public land within the area of Antofagasta for renewable power projects. Source: Renewables Now
Colombia launches taxonomy to support green finance growth
April 18, 2022
Colombia has launched a green taxonomy aimed to support the growth of its green financing market. Designed to create transparency and clarity around what constitutes green and sustainable investments, the taxonomy comprises an integral component of Colombia’s bid to be carbon neutral by 2050. Source: Argus Media
The Republic of Chile issued the world’s first sovereign sustainability-linked bond
March 29, 2022
The Republic of Chile issued the world’s first sovereign sustainability-linked bond, a US$2 billion 4.35% note due March 2042. The bond was listed on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market and Sustainable Bond Market. Source: The London Stock Exchange
El Salvador to issue bitcoin bonds through geothermal company, LaGeo
March 29, 2022
El Salvador will use LaGeo, the state-owned geothermal company, to issue bitcoin bonds. The plan foresees the bonds to go to the market between May and July. Source: Think Geo Energy