Promoting growth and innovation in the sustainable and green lending markets
Sustainable Lending
Sustainability is increasingly at the forefront of strategic planning. We are dedicated to promoting growth and innovation in the sustainable and green lending markets, and invite you to join with us in this global project. Our current initiatives include:
- standardisation of various documentation and clauses to support ESG market;
- developing standard set of material disclosure topics in conjunction with ELFA and the UN PRI;
- supporting Green Finance Institute in identifying the role of finance in the retrofitting and development of low-carbon UK homes;
- assisting the drafting of ISO's standards on green debt instruments; and
- participating in various ICMA working groups.
Latest News
LMA jointly publishes ESG disclosure guide with the ELFA
On 19 January 2021, the LMA jointly published a Guide for Company Advisers to ESG Disclosure in Leveraged Finance Transactions (the Guide) with the European Leveraged Finance Association (ELFA).
New guidance documents released highlighting potential applications of the GLP in the real estate context
New Glossary of Terms
Our new green and sustainable lending glossary will aid transparency of terms in this rapidly evolving area of the market. It covers, in alphabetical order, everything from carbon neutral to The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)!
Legal/Regulatory News
03 December 2020ICC Sustainability Working Group announces sustainability project for export finance industry
24 November 2020Asset Management Taskforce publish report on placing stewardship at the heart of sustainable growth
09 November 2020UK Chancellor sets out ambition for future of financial services
09 November 2020FCA speech: rising to the climate challenge
Resources
Guidance on Sustainability Linked Loan Principles
This Guidance note should be read alongside the SLLP with the purpose of providing clarification on the practical application of the SLLP.
Guidance on Green Loan Principles
This Guidance note should be read alongside the GLP with the purpose of providing clarification on the practical application of the GLP.
Green Loan Principles (GLP)
The GLP have been developed by an experienced working party with a view to promoting the development and integrity of the green loan product.
Sustainability Linked Loan Principles (SLLP)
Sustainability linked loans aim to facilitate and support environmentally and socially sustainable economic activity and growth.
Video Content
The EU Taxonomy – what is it and what might it mean for the loan market?

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