EBRD Issues Record €1 Billion Green Bond to Fund Sustainable Projects
- EBRD issues its largest green bond to date, raising EUR 1 billion.
- The bond supports green projects in energy, water, waste, pollution, and transport.
- Strong investor demand with orders exceeding EUR 2.7 billion.
EBRD’s Largest Green Bond Issuance
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued its largest green bond to date, a EUR 1 billion 7-year benchmark. This marks EBRD’s return to the EUR market after a three-year hiatus. The bond, priced at MS+12bps with a re-offer price of 99.856%, offers an annual coupon of 2.875%.
Strategic Use of Proceeds
Proceeds from this bond will support EBRD’s Environmental Sustainability Programme, specifically earmarked for the Green Project Portfolio (GPP). The GPP investments span five critical areas:
- Energy Efficiency
- Renewable Energy
- Water Management
- Waste Management
- Pollution Prevention and Control / Sustainable Transport
Investor Demand and Market Conditions
Announced on July 9, the bond saw rapid interest, with orders surpassing EUR 2.6 billion within hours. The order book closed with final orders exceeding EUR 2.7 billion, reflecting strong demand from over 70 investors. The successful issuance highlights the positive market conditions, aided by a recovering market from recent volatility.
“The impressive demand from high-quality green bond investors underscores the market’s confidence in EBRD’s sustainable initiatives,” commented an EBRD representative.
Market and Listing Details
- Settlement Date: July 17, 2024
- Maturity Date: July 17, 2031
- Coupon: 2.875% annual
- Issue Price: 99.856%
- Listing: London Stock Exchange’s Regulated Market & Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX)
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The bond’s success was facilitated by BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole CIB, and NatWest Markets as joint-lead managers, reflecting a strong collaboration in promoting sustainable finance.
For more details on the EBRD Environmental Sustainability Programme, visit EBRD Green Bond Issuance.
