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
ESG Monthly Newsletter April 2021
On 8 April we launched the latest edition of our ESG Monthly Newsletter, which includes a video round-up of LMA activity in the ESG space by Hannah Vanstone, together with the following:
- What's Trending Now
- What's Your View?
- Documentation Update
- Briefings
- Virtual Events
- Legal & Regulatory News
The LMA and the ELFA release insights report on ESG-linked margin ratchets in leveraged loans
On 7 April 2021, the LMA and the ELFA published an insights report entitled 'Are ESG margin ratchets saving the planet, or saving borrowers money?'. The insights report covers the current state of ESG-linked provisions in the leveraged finance market, as well as looking at how the industry can respond and details of next steps, and how to get involved.
European Banking Authority Proposes Green Asset Ratio as Key Performance Indicator for Banks under EU’s Sustainable Disclosure Requirements
On March 1 2021, the European Banking Authority published advice to the European Commission on the disclosure requirement on environmentally sustainable activities in accordance with Article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation.
This Legal Update by Mayer Brown provides further detail.
Legal/Regulatory News
19 March 2021European Commission welcomes advice by Platform on Sustainable Finance on financing the transition
01 March 2021European Supervisory Authorities publish advice on KPIs under Article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation
01 March 2021EBA publishes consultation on draft technical standards on Pillar 3 disclosures of ESG risks
25 February 2021Sustainable Finance Committee of the German federal government publish report with 31 recommendations
Briefings
Business & Human Rights Update: EU Supply Chain Directive proposals
As the risk and impact of business human rights and other ESG failings become ever more apparent, the EU's plan for a mandatory supply chain due diligence regime gains pace. In this briefing, Travers Smith analyse the scope and impact of the current EU proposals, as well as key timings and next steps.
EBA Proposes Green Asset Ratio as KPI for Banks under EU’s Sustainable Disclosure Requirements
On March 1 2021, the European Banking Authority published advice to the European Commission on the disclosure requirement on environmentally sustainable activities in accordance with Article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation. This Legal Update by Mayer Brown provides further detail.
The EU Taxonomy – what is it and what might it mean for the loan market?

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Resources
Green Loan Principles (GLP)
Sustainability Linked Loan Principles (SLLP)
Glossary of Terms
Our green and sustainable lending glossary will aid transparency of terms in this rapidly evolving area of the market.