“Costa Rica Exchange Lists First Green Bonds” – SSE Initiative – May 27, 2021
On May 27, 2021, the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) Initiative reported: “The Costa Rica Stock Exchange (Bolsa Nacional de Valores) has announced the first public offering of green bonds that will be fully placed in the local market. The resources will be used to refinance green credit lines, specifically related to renewable energy, energy […]
“Romania’s first green bond backed by EBRD” – Energy Live News – May 18, 2021
On May 18, 2021, Energy Live News reported that “the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €11 million (£9.48m) in the first green bond issued by a bank in Romania. It has been issued by Raiffeisen Bank Romania, which has raised €81 million (£69.8m) to finance climate and environmental projects. The bonds have […]