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DBS, Nan Fung Seal HKD 1.5 billion Sustainability-Linked Loan Tied to Hard Social Targets

DBS, Nan Fung Seal HKD 1.5 billion Sustainability-Linked Loan Tied to Hard Social Targets

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) and Nan Fung Group have inked a HKD 1.5 billion (US$193 million) sustainability-linked loan, breaking new ground by tying the financing to quantifiable social impact -not just environmental metrics. The five-year, multi-currency deal marks Nan Fung’s first-ever loan linked to a social value

FedEx Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use at Chicago and Miami Airports

FedEx Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use at Chicago and Miami Airports

Memphis, TN -FedEx has announced new agreements to source sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Chicago-O’Hare and Miami International Airport, marking a major expansion of the company’s SAF deployment across U.S. hubs. The deals follow FedEx’s first major U.S. SAF purchase earlier this year, when the

The 83 million Gallon Deal That Rewrote U.S. Green Aviation Targets

The 83 million Gallon Deal That Rewrote U.S. Green Aviation Targets

A landmark agreement between global logistics titan DHL Group and energy leader Phillips 66 has established a new gold standard for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement, simultaneously accelerating the decarbonization timeline for the entire air cargo sector. The multi-year contract commits DHL Express to purchasing over 240,000 metric tons

MDBs Commit to Scaling Urban Climate Finance, but Major Gaps Remain

MDBs Commit to Scaling Urban Climate Finance, but Major Gaps Remain

Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are ramping up their efforts to address the urgent need for urban climate finance, with a focus on bridging the annual $4.5 trillion gap required to meet climate goals by 2030. The effort comes as cities around the world demand more direct funding and strategic

AIIB and NIB Forge Partnership to Accelerate Low-Carbon Infrastructure Investment

AIIB and NIB Forge Partnership to Accelerate Low-Carbon Infrastructure Investment

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) have entered a strategic partnership aimed at scaling sustainable infrastructure investments globally. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed by AIIB President Jin Liqun and NIB President and CEO André Küüsvek, marks a significant collaboration to advance low-carbon development

Iberdrola Sets New Benchmark with World’s First Dual-Compliant Green Bond

Iberdrola Sets New Benchmark with World’s First Dual-Compliant Green Bond

Iberdrola has made sustainable finance history by issuing the first-ever green bond aligned with both the EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS) and the ICMA Green Bond Principles, raising €750 million in a landmark deal that highlights investor confidence in high-integrity ESG instruments. The 10-year bond, issued with a 3.

EMSTEEL Launches Green Finance Framework to Drive Low-Carbon Transition

EMSTEEL Launches Green Finance Framework to Drive Low-Carbon Transition

EMSTEEL, one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, has launched its inaugural Green Finance Framework, setting the stage for sustainable financing aligned with its net-zero ambitions. The framework enables the company and its subsidiaries to issue a variety of green financial instruments—including