ESG Impact

Market participants are focusing more on the potential for environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues to affect investment decisions and to assist in the development of a more sustainable economy.

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Banks – United Arab Emirates: United Arab Emirates’ guiding principles on sustainable finance are credit positive for banks 23 JAN 2020\|Sector Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE The guiding principles on sustainable finance will contribute to banks’ understanding and management of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks that affect their credit profiles.
Power generation projects – Spain: Solar projects boosted by favourable regulatory decision 23 JAN 2020\|Sector In-Depth\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Improvements in revenue visibility following a regulatory decision, a more sustainable electricity system and regulatory independence support Spanish renewable projects' credit quality.
Airports – Australia: Widespread coronavirus outbreak would be credit negative for airports in near term 23 JAN 2020\|Sector Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE A widespread outbreak of the 2019-novel coronavirus would add to the operating difficulties of the Australian airports, but is likely be limited in duration.
Coal – North America: Earnings will decline sharply in 2020 and access to capital becomes increasing risk 22 JAN 2020\|Outlook\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Our North American Coal industry outlook will remain negative in 2020 because of weak prices and tightened access to capital, as investors move away from coal amid ESG-related concerns.
BlackRock, Inc.: BlackRock’s ESG announcements signal its leadership in sustainable investments 17 JAN 2020\|Issuer Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE BlackRock's focus on ESG investing is credit positive.	BlackRock, Inc.
Alstom: Alstom continues to benefit from increasing environmental awareness - increase in leverage is a constraining factor 17 JAN 2020\|Issuer Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Alstom's Q3 2019/20 sales and order intake indicated the positive trend of its industry, which is supported by increasing environmental awareness.	Alstom
Gambling – UK: UK regulator bans use of credit cards for gambling, a credit negative 16 JAN 2020\|Sector Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Move also illustrates increasing regulatory scrutiny as the government tries to curb problem gambling.
Student Loans – US: Slow repayments to remain key driver of growing balances as new borrowing slows 16 JAN 2020\|Sector In-Depth\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE With enrollment rates declining and costs remaining steady, slow repayments are now the key driver behind growing student loan balances.
Not-for-profit and for-profit hospitals - US : Developments to watch: 2020 16 JAN 2020\|Sector Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Evolving federal policies will have mixed implications. Social issues, including homelessness, will require large investments. And retailers and tech firms will continue to make inroads.
Regulated electric utilities – US: Intensifying climate hazards to heighten focus on infrastructure investments 16 JAN 2020\|Sector In-Depth\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Severity of climate hazards will vary by region and the ultimate credit impact on companies will depend in part on their ability to invest in mitigating measures.

Title	Issuer/Entity
Banks – United Arab Emirates: United Arab Emirates’ guiding principles on sustainable finance are credit positive for banks 23 JAN 2020\|Sector Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE The guiding principles on sustainable finance will contribute to banks’ understanding and management of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks that affect their credit profiles.
Power generation projects – Spain: Solar projects boosted by favourable regulatory decision 23 JAN 2020\|Sector In-Depth\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Improvements in revenue visibility following a regulatory decision, a more sustainable electricity system and regulatory independence support Spanish renewable projects' credit quality.
Airports – Australia: Widespread coronavirus outbreak would be credit negative for airports in near term 23 JAN 2020\|Sector Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE A widespread outbreak of the 2019-novel coronavirus would add to the operating difficulties of the Australian airports, but is likely be limited in duration.
Coal – North America: Earnings will decline sharply in 2020 and access to capital becomes increasing risk 22 JAN 2020\|Outlook\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Our North American Coal industry outlook will remain negative in 2020 because of weak prices and tightened access to capital, as investors move away from coal amid ESG-related concerns.
BlackRock, Inc.: BlackRock’s ESG announcements signal its leadership in sustainable investments 17 JAN 2020\|Issuer Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE BlackRock's focus on ESG investing is credit positive.	BlackRock, Inc.
Alstom: Alstom continues to benefit from increasing environmental awareness - increase in leverage is a constraining factor 17 JAN 2020\|Issuer Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Alstom's Q3 2019/20 sales and order intake indicated the positive trend of its industry, which is supported by increasing environmental awareness.	Alstom
Gambling – UK: UK regulator bans use of credit cards for gambling, a credit negative 16 JAN 2020\|Sector Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Move also illustrates increasing regulatory scrutiny as the government tries to curb problem gambling.
Student Loans – US: Slow repayments to remain key driver of growing balances as new borrowing slows 16 JAN 2020\|Sector In-Depth\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE With enrollment rates declining and costs remaining steady, slow repayments are now the key driver behind growing student loan balances.
Not-for-profit and for-profit hospitals - US : Developments to watch: 2020 16 JAN 2020\|Sector Comment\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Evolving federal policies will have mixed implications. Social issues, including homelessness, will require large investments. And retailers and tech firms will continue to make inroads.
Regulated electric utilities – US: Intensifying climate hazards to heighten focus on infrastructure investments 16 JAN 2020\|Sector In-Depth\|MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE Severity of climate hazards will vary by region and the ultimate credit impact on companies will depend in part on their ability to invest in mitigating measures.