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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
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
Monomeros will use offshore wind energy to fuel its new green ammonia plant in Colombia
May 18, 2022
Monomeros commits to using the energy from offshore wind to fuel its new US$300 million green ammonia plant in Colombia. Source: Renewables Now
Colombia releases offshore wind farm road map and prepares for lease auction
May 18, 2022
The government of Colombia released the nation’s offshore wind road map and is preparing to hold the first competition for offshore wind leases next. 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
Casa dos Ventos Energias Renováveis issues US$87 million in green bonds to help finance wind complex expansion in Brazil
May 18, 2022
Brazilian wind developer, Casa dos Ventos Energias Renováveis issued US$87 million worth of green bonds to help finance the expansion of the 1,038 MW wind complex in Rio do Vento. Source: Renewables Now