Sustainable Finance Newsletter - Q2 2026 issue

Key Highlights

• The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns strong El Niño conditions could intensify climate impacts and food insecurity worldwide.
• Green Data Centres Coalition (GDCC) launched by leading sustainability organisations to establish credible green data centre benchmarks.
• The Australian Office of Financial Management issued its second syndicated Green Treasury Bond, raising AUD 7.5 billion through a 10-year transaction. NAB acted as a Joint Lead Manager.

Insight on green transport 

• EV demand is surging. Can charging infrastructure keep up?
• The next phase of electrification will require coordinated infrastructure planning.
• Sustainable finance can help unlock investment in charging, freight and grid infrastructure.