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March 21, 2025

Analysis

Frameworks vs. Allocations: Bridging the Green Bond Transparency Gap

Green bond frameworks provide theoretical allocation plans, but post-issuance reality often differs. Our technology bridges this critical transparency gap, providing instant comparison between what issuers promise and where capital actually flows.

March 11, 2025

Market Insight

The Evolution of Green Bonds: From Niche to Mainstream

The green bond market has evolved from a singular issuance in 2007 to a sophisticated ecosystem representing hundreds of billions in annual issuance, reshaping how capital markets address sustainability challenges.

February 11, 2025

Analysis

UK Sets World's Most Ambitious 2035 Climate Target

Despite 95% of countries missing their Paris Agreement Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submission deadlines, a select group of twelve nations demonstrated exceptional commitment by delivering their updated targets on time. Among these, the United Kingdom has established itself as a global leader in climate ambition.

January 7, 2025

Educational

Transition Bonds: Financing the Path to a Low-Carbon Economy

Transition bonds provide a pathway for carbon-intensive industries to finance their shift toward more sustainable operations, addressing the critical need for dedicated financial instruments to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

January 6, 2025

Educational

Sustainability-Linked Bonds: Incentivising Future Performance

Sustainability-linked bonds create a direct connection between an issuer's sustainability performance and its cost of capital, offering a forward-looking alternative to use-of-proceeds bonds while incentivising organisational transformation.

January 5, 2025

Educational

Social Bonds: Financing Positive Social Outcomes

Social bonds channel capital to projects that address specific social issues or deliver positive social outcomes for targeted populations, providing investors with a mechanism to support societal wellbeing while earning financial returns.

January 4, 2025

Educational

Sustainability Bonds: Bridging Environmental and Social Impact

Sustainability bonds deliver dual impact by financing projects with both environmental and social benefits, offering issuers flexibility to address interconnected sustainability challenges through a single debt instrument.

November 11, 2024

Analysis

Case Study: Ford Green Bond Impact Analysis

This case study examines how ClimateAligned's technology transforms complex, document-based reporting into streamlined, standardised metrics that enable genuine comparison and aggregation across holdings.

January 3, 2024

Educational

Green Bonds: The Foundation of Sustainable Finance

Green bonds have transformed how capital markets address environmental challenges, providing investors with transparent instruments to support climate solutions while maintaining traditional fixed-income characteristics.