Green Bond Fact Sheet

This Green Bond Fact Sheet describes a EUR 1.5 billion (USD 1.7 billion) green bond issued by E.ON SE on August 28, 2019, to finance or refinance renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation projects.

• E.ON SE issued a senior unsecured green bond on August 28, 2019, with a total amount of EUR 1.5 billion (USD 1.7 billion) and a maturity date of February 28, 2030.
• The proceeds from the bond are intended to finance or refinance projects across three eligible categories: Renewable Energy (connecting renewable energy and storage units to the grid and generation/storage units), Energy Efficiency (grid replacements, street lighting, smart meters, and city energy solutions like district heating), and Clean Transportation (electric vehicle charging stations and infrastructure).
• E.ON SE commits to annual reporting on the allocation of proceeds within its sustainability report, including investment years and the split between financing and refinancing. If feasible, an impact report will be provided featuring quantitative indicators such as CO2 emissions avoided and the number of smart grid components and electric vehicle charging stations installed.
• The bond issuance saw strong investor demand, with order books closing at EUR 3.45 billion. The investor base was primarily composed of asset managers (71.8%) and insurance/pension funds (17.7%).

APA

Climate Bonds Initiative (2019). Green Bond Fact Sheet. https://www.climatebonds.net/files/drupal-files/files/2019-08%20DE%20E_ON%20SE.pdf

Chicago

Climate Bonds Initiative. Green Bond Fact Sheet. 2019. https://www.climatebonds.net/files/drupal-files/files/2019-08%20DE%20E_ON%20SE.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 = aug, url = {https://www.climatebonds.net/files/drupal-files/files/2019-08%20DE%20E_ON%20SE.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }