Asia Pacific > Chinese generator under fire for funding coal plant with green bonds

Chinese generator under fire for funding coal plant with green bonds

Published 20:24 on August 4, 2017  /  Last updated at 13:49 on August 5, 2017  / Kathy Chen /  Asia Pacific, China

A Tianjin-based power generator has won regulator permission to issue green bonds worth 1 billion yuan ($150 million) and use the proceeds to fund a coal-fired power plant, drawing criticism from climate campaigners.
A Tianjin-based power generator has won regulator permission to issue green bonds worth 1 billion yuan ($150 million) and use the proceeds to fund a coal-fired power plant, drawing criticism from climate campaigners.


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