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Kestrel provided an external review for Harvard University’s first Green Bond in April 2022 for the new Science and Engineering Complex and renovations to Adams House and Soldiers Field Park […]
The City of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Port Authority partnered to issue Sustainability Bonds to finance the replacement of dead, dying, or at-risk Ash trees as a result […]
The Regents of the University of Michigan issued their first Green Bonds in March 2022. The University will use proceeds from the General Revenue Bonds (Taxable) (Green Bonds) to establish […]
The Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank issued its first Green Bonds in March 2020, raising more than $50 million for improvements to the city’s stormwater infrastructure. The bonds fund […]
Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania raised more than $160 million through its first-ever issuance of Sustainability Bonds verified by Kestrel. The gardens have long been stewards of the natural environment, preserving […]
Masters of the Muniverse is a monthly podcast hosted by Bloomberg’s Senior US Municipal Strategist, Eric Kazatsky. In the January 2022 episode, panel members discussed sustainable investing in the municipal market. […]
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida, raised more than $30 million in bond sales for its Revenue Bonds (The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Inc. Project) Series 2021 (Sustainability Bonds). […]
Kestrel provided a Verifier’s Report for bonds financing the State of New Jersey Wind Port Project to receive certification as Climate Bonds. The financed project involves construction of a dedicated […]
The City of Chicago issued Social Bonds financing affordable housing, environmental justice initiatives, and community development projects prioritized in the Chicago Recovery Plan. The social bonds designation through Kestrel highlighted […]