- €500 million raised to finance green infrastructure and climate action projects.
- AIB has now secured €6.9 billion from ESG bond issuances, enhancing its position as a sustainability leader.
- Green lending reached €5.1 billion in 2024, accounting for 35% of AIB’s total new lending.
AIB successfully raised €500 million through its seventh green bond issuance, reaffirming its leadership role in climate finance. This senior non-preferred bond will directly fund projects with distinct environmental benefits such as renewable energy, green buildings, and clean transportation.
The International Monetary Fund estimates Ireland will require roughly €20 billion annually over the next decade to transition to a low-carbon economy, largely funded through private-sector investments.
AIB Chief Executive Colin Hunt highlighted the strategic role sustainability plays within the organization:
“Sustainability is at the heart of AIB’s Group strategy as we continue to be a catalyst for positive climate change in Ireland and beyond. This latest green bond issuance allows us to deploy capital and provide funding for vital green and transitional infrastructure and activities. We will continue to lead the way in the transition to a greener world by reducing our own carbon footprint, supporting our 3.35 million customers through the provision of green loans, and ensuring capital is used in a way that benefits the environment.”
AIB was the first Irish bank to issue a green bond in 2020, accumulating €5.15 billion specifically through green bonds since then, and €6.9 billion overall when including social bonds.
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Investor demand remained strong despite market volatility, peaking at €1.3 billion, driven by AIB’s robust ESG credentials. The final bond pricing tightened significantly, resulting in a competitive coupon rate of 3.75%.
Green investors comprised over 60% of the order book, underscoring the appeal of AIB’s ESG-aligned issuance in current market conditions.
This issuance follows a significant €700 million capital raise in January 2025, marking the first Euro AT1 issuance of the year in Europe, further enhancing AIB’s financial stability and ESG positioning.
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