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Finance - November 9, 2021

Fifth Third Issues First $500 Million Green Bond

Fifth Third Bancorp settled the issuance of its first green bond for $500 million and will use the proceeds to fund green projects such as renewable energy and energy efficiency.

November 9, 2021

Colgate-Palmolive Issues First Sustainability Bond

Colgate-Palmolive Company announced that it has priced a EUR 500 million eight-year sustainability bond with an interest coupon of 0.300% per year. The proceeds of Colgate’s first sustainability bond will support the company's sustainability and social impact strategy.

Finance - November 4, 2021

Morgan Stanley Sets Interim Targets for Financed Emissions

Morgan Stanley announced Nov. 3 that it has set interim targets for its auto manufacturing, energy, and power sector financing in pursuit of its commitment to reach net-zero financed emissions by 2050.

Energy Efficiency - October 7, 2021

General Mills Issues First Sustainability Bond

General Mills announced Oct. 6 its inaugural sustainability bond, priced at $500 million over ten years.

Finance - September 23, 2021

Walmart Closes on Inaugural $2 Billion Green Bond

Walmart announced Sept. 23 that it has closed on its $2 billion inaugural green bond offering.

Finance - September 10, 2021

Walmart Issues First-Ever Green Bond at $2 Billion

Walmart announced Sept. 8 the pricing of its first-ever green bond, set at $2 billion.

Sourcing Renewables - August 25, 2021

Equinix Australia Leads Group for Joint PPAs

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) granted Equinix Australia the authorization to pool its electricity demand with a group of retailers to better negotiate power purchase agreements from new or existing solar or wind projects.

Finance - August 19, 2021

PNC Pledges $20 Billion in Sustainable Financing

PNC pledged Aug. 18 to finance $20 billion for sustainability-related projects over five years.

Solar - August 17, 2021

Philadelphia to Offer Solar Financing for Home and Business Owners

Homeowners and owners of commercial properties in Philadelphia could have access to solar panel financing under a new phase of a project implemented by the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA).

Commercial - August 16, 2021

Alphabet Allocates $3 Billion from Sustainability Bond

Google parent company Alphabet allocated $3.47 billion from the proceeds of a portfolio of sustainability bonds issued last year and announced a new target for Google to run on carbon-free energy 24/7, 365 days a year by 2030.