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The IFC funded US$200 million in green loans to be issued by BBVA in Colombia
August 10, 2022
BBVA will issue green loans in Colombia after the IFC granted them US$200 million in financing. Source: Latin Finance
IDB extends US$1.14 billion credit line to Argentina to lower greenhouse has emissions
August 10, 2022
The IDB will provide a US$1.14 billion credit line to Argentina to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Source: Latin Finance
The IDB and GCF are creating the first Latin American and Caribbean regional fund to promote electric mobility and green hydrogen
August 10, 2022
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the United Nation’s Green Climate Fund (GCF) are teaming up to create the first Latin American and Caribbean regional fund to promote electric mobility and green hydrogen. Nine countries expect to receive US$450 million in loans and grants from the fund to aid in lowering carbon emissions and building […]
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc issued US$710 million worth of green bonds to refinance renewable energy asset debt
August 10, 2022
Canadian company Innergex Renewable Energy Inc issued US$710 million worth of green bonds to refinance debt from its renewable energy assets in Chile totaling US$803.1 million. Source: Renewables Now
Nafin expects to raise US$245 million by issuing social bonds in the local market
August 10, 2022
Nafin, the Mexican development bank, plans to raise US$245 million through a three-part sale of social bonds in the local market. Source: Latin Finance
Chile’s BCI joins IDB’s Green Bond Transparency Platform
August 10, 2022
Bci becomes the first Chilean bank to join the IDB’s Green Bond Transparency Platform. Source: Diario Sustenable
The IDB provided Colombia a US$300 million loan for sustainable projects
July 27, 2022
Colombia received a US$300 million loan from the IDB for sustainable projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create more jobs. The proceeds will be used to strengthen government policies in the agricultural, forestry, energy, and transportations sectors. Source: Latin Finance
Petrobas signed its first sustainability-linked loan for US$1.25 billion
July 27, 2022
Petrobas signed its first sustainability-linked loan for US$1.25 billion with plans to use the proceeds on projects to lower emissions. Source: Latin Finance
Unicoba issues US$23.2 million in local green bonds in Brazil
July 27, 2022
Unicoba, the Brazilian lithium battery and lighting manufacturer, issued US$23.2 million in local green bonds. Source: Latin Finance