Saur Group’s €550 million ($643 million) blue bond issuance in 2024 marked a defining moment for sustainable finance. It was the first blue bond issued by a corporate and the first in Europe’s water utility sector.
The deal not only introduced a new sustainable asset class to European capital markets but also expanded the scope of ESG financing beyond decarbonisation to include nature-based and water-related objectives.
Proceeds are earmarked for water production, supply, wastewater treatment and desalination – core infrastructure that supports both climate adaptation and biodiversity protection.
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