Green Bond Fact Sheet

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR 750 million (USD 840 million) green bond issued by Vodafone on May 24, 2019, marking the first time a UK ICT company has entered the green bond market.

• Vodafone issued a senior unsecured green bond on May 24, 2019, with a total amount of EUR 750 million (approximately USD 840 million) and a maturity date of November 24, 2026.
• The proceeds of the bond are allocated across three primary categories: Renewable Energy (including solar, wind, and biofuel, while excluding large hydro over 25MW and certain geothermal projects), Energy Efficiency (covering Vodafone's operations and the deployment of Internet of Things technologies like smart metering and smart city applications), and Green Buildings (requiring third-party certifications such as LEED Gold or higher, BREEAM Very Good or equivalent, or alignment with CBI's Low Carbon Buildings Criteria).
• Vodafone has committed to annual reporting on the corporate website regarding the allocation of proceeds—including total investments and unallocated balances—and the impact of the portfolio, specifically focusing on energy saved and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
• The issuance is significant as it represents the first instance of a UK ICT company entering the green bond market, contributing to a total cumulative issuance of USD 6.1 billion from the ICT sector.

APA

Climate Bonds Initiative (2019). Green Bond Fact Sheet. https://www.climatebonds.net/files/drupal-files/files/2019-05%20UK%20Vodafone.pdf

Chicago

Climate Bonds Initiative. Green Bond Fact Sheet. 2019. https://www.climatebonds.net/files/drupal-files/files/2019-05%20UK%20Vodafone.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{climatebondsinitiative2019green, author = {{Climate Bonds Initiative}}, title = {{Green Bond Fact Sheet}}, institution = {Climate Bonds Initiative}, year = {2019}, month = may, url = {https://www.climatebonds.net/files/drupal-files/files/2019-05%20UK%20Vodafone.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }