Green Bond Fact Sheet
Summary
The Prologis European Logistics Fund issued a EUR 300 million green bond on 15 March 2018 to fund green buildings (certified by LEED, BREEAM, etc.), solar, and wind projects. This issuance represents the first entry of a logistics investor into the green bond market.
Key insights
- The Prologis European Logistics Fund issued a green bond on 15 March 2018 with a total amount of EUR 300 million (USD 369.4 million), a tenor of 10 years, and a maturity date of 15 March 2028.
- The bond is designated as a Green Bond and is issued by a financial corporate. It received a second party opinion from Sustainalytics, though it is not certified under a specific certification standard.
- Proceeds from the bond are allocated to green buildings, solar panels, and wind-related projects and assets. Eligible buildings must hold certifications from LEED, DNGB, BREEAM, HQE, or CASBEE, with thresholds ranging from the middle to high end of the scales.
- Financing also covers energy and water efficiency improvements in buildings, as well as energy-related assets including batteries, renewable energy charging stations, and smart meters.
- The issuance marks the first time a logistics investor has entered the green bond market. The bond has a credit rating of A3 from Moody’s and A- from S&P, with an annual interest rate of 1.750%.
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- Climate Bonds Initiative (2018). Green Bond Fact Sheet. https://www.climatebonds.net/files/drupal-files/files/2018-03_US_Prologis%20European%20Logistics%20Fund.pdf
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- Climate Bonds Initiative. Green Bond Fact Sheet. 2018. https://www.climatebonds.net/files/drupal-files/files/2018-03_US_Prologis%20European%20Logistics%20Fund.pdf.
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- {{cite report |author=Climate Bonds Initiative |title=Green Bond Fact Sheet |date=15 March 2018 |url=https://www.climatebonds.net/files/drupal-files/files/2018-03_US_Prologis%20European%20Logistics%20Fund.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
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- @techreport{climatebondsinitiative2018green, author = {{Climate Bonds Initiative}}, title = {{Green Bond Fact Sheet}}, institution = {Climate Bonds Initiative}, year = {2018}, month = mar, url = {https://www.climatebonds.net/files/drupal-files/files/2018-03_US_Prologis%20European%20Logistics%20Fund.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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