It was key to the success of the issuance that we were able to appeal to a broad range of investors while also matching corporate beliefs with financial goals. As a result, the bond included bold targets for the reduction of emissions by Hammerson and its brands, delivered through behaviour influence and elevated fit out standards.Brendan Jarvis, Vice Chairman, EMEA, Barclays
The Sustainability Linked Bond demonstrates how Hammerson is engraining sustainability into everything we do. Our vision is to ensure we continue to thrive in a low carbon, city-based, 21st century economy with ambitious targets to be Net Positive by 2030. The bond aligns our commitment to achieving our sustainability targets to our financial targets and represents a continuation of our long-term, sector leading sustainability journey.”Himanshu Raja, Chief Financial Officer, Hammerson
Growing green bonds with Renewable Japan
Barclays and Renewable Japan, a leading renewable energy service provider, teamed up to issue more than ¥80 billion (£520 million) in renewable energy bonds in just over 3.5 years.
thredUP’s IPO shows sustainability is in fashion
In its recent IPO, thredUP modeled its commitment to changing the fashion industry’s wasteful ways.
Helping the UK Government finance the transition to net zero
The first green gilt issued by the UK Government will help fund infrastructure investment, job creation, and the country’s race to net zero.