climate finance
Issuing green bonds is more cost effective than ordinary debt securities
06 September 2021 - If fossil fuel companies are transitioning to clean energy, they should issue green bonds, CEO of Climate Bonds Initiative Sean Kidney said in an interview
Green for Growth Fund attracts EUR 135 million in green finance in 2020
28 June 2021 - The Green for Growth Fund's Impact Report for 2020 revealed that it attracted EUR 135 million in investments and technical assistance commitments
New equipment helps Knjaz Miloš achieve energy savings
18 June 2021 - Serbian beverage producer Knjaz Miloš invested in energy-efficient equipment with the help of UniCredit Leasing Serbia and GEFF Serbia Leasing
COVID-19 crisis is opportunity for GGF to promote sustainable growth
17 June 2021 - GGF is encouraging and financing financial institutions which share its vision of building back better, Chairperson Olaf Zymelka said
Serbia preparing framework to issue sovereign green bonds
16 June 2021 - Serbia is getting ready to raise funds through green bonds. CBI head Sean Kidney said they are more attractive to investors than ordinary debt securities.
EBRD promotes auctions as number one tool for renewable energy growth
09 June 2021 - EBRD's Director for Western Balkans Matteo Colangeli says it is helping roll out renewable energy auctions and that it would fund decarbonization and bilateral power purchase agreements
Turkey preparing framework as it may issue its first sovereign green bond
21 May 2021 - The Turkish government is working on legal requirements that will enable it to raise money with green and social bond packages, a news report revealed
Climate Bonds Initiative rolls out criteria for sustainable hydropower
29 March 2021 - Hydropower developers and operators that want to raise funds via green bonds can now certify their environmental footprint by using CBI's tools
PPC sells two green bond packages in same month amid strong demand
23 March 2021 - Greece's PPC caught the attention of some of the world's biggest players with its green bond issue, partly aimed at funding the energy transition
People and businesses in SEE became aware of climate crisis, benefits of green energy
19 February 2021 - Green finance helps firms and households protect the environment and cut energy costs, says the GGF's head for Southeast Europe Mejra Juzbašić Bajgorić.
National Bank of Greece raises EUR 500 million via green energy bonds
06 October 2020 - NBG sold green energy bonds worth EUR 500 million with the obligation to invest the...
Solar power is becoming more affordable for firms, households in Serbia
26 August 2020 - Solar power systems are getting cheaper every year. During the industry’s boom in Europe and...
GGF provides EUR 25 million in green finance to DenizBank in Turkey
22 July 2020 - A senior loan of EUR 25 million to the new partner in Turkey will increase...
GGF, Yapı Kredi Leasing support renewables in Turkey with loan package of EUR 20 million
06 July 2020 - The Green for Growth Fund – GGF invested in Turkey’s Yapı Kredi Leasing for the...
GGF celebrates 10 years of green impact with renewables portfolio of over 1 GW
21 May 2020 - The Green for Growth Fund has so far supported the development of over 1 GW...
GGF celebrates ten-year anniversary, EUR 1 billion in climate finance
06 January 2020 - The Green for Growth Fund said it has marked ten years since establishment. The ceremony...