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Moody s ESG Solutions Group announced today that Moody s affiliate V.E has provided a Second Party Opinion on Italy s sovereign green bond framework and first green bond issuance. The framework, which is aligned with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles 2018, will be used to finance budget lines reflective of Italy s environmental priorities, including renewable energy and clean transportation. In V.E s opinion, these categories are likely to contribute to seven of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In our assessment, the bonds issued via this framework will provide a robust contribution to sustainability. Italy has committed to conduct due diligence on the environmental contribution of the projects that it chooses to finance. The financed expenses have clear benefits in terms of climate mitigation, climate adaptation, pollution prevention and control, transition to a circular economy, the responsible management of natural resources, and the
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Moody’s ESG Solutions Group Opens Singapore Office
February 4, 2021 GMT
SINGAPORE & LONDON (BUSINESS WIRE) Feb 4, 2021
Moody’s ESG Solutions Group announced today that it has opened a new office in Singapore through its affiliate, V.E. Leveraging the group’s comprehensive suite of ESG and climate risk solutions and in-depth expertise, the new office will support regional sustainability bond and loan innovations, facilitate integration of ESG risks and opportunities into products and solutions for investors, and provide training initiatives and thought leadership in the Asia Pacific region.
Moody s ESG Solutions Group Appoints Global Head of ESG Measures
Moody s announced today that it has appointed Sabine Lochmann as Global Head of Moody s ESG Measures. In this newly-established role, Ms. Lochmann will lead the ESG measures business within Moody s ESG Solutions Group, which was formed in September 2020 to serve the growing global demand for ESG and climate analytics. Ms. Lochmann will report to Andrea Blackman, Global Head of Moody s ESG Solutions. Our customers are increasingly seeking ESG information as a key input for strategic planning, investment decisions, and risk analysis. Moody s is committed to meeting market needs by providing trusted data, insights and standards that help decision makers act with confidence, said Ms. Blackman. Sabine s extensive expertise will be key to the continued development of Moody s ESG solutions suite and support our mission to advance clarity, knowledge and fairness in an interconnected world.