ANZ green bond

03 June 2015

ANZ’s inaugural green bond will be used for projects with a positive environmental or climate benefits and will finance a portfolio that contribute to low carbon industries and technologies. These projects include loans to wind, power and solar projects and also Green Star-rated commercial real estate. “Projects in the geothermal power and fuel efficient transportation sectors may also be considered in due course,” ANZ said. “We have developed the bond in response to investor demand and to deliver on our commitment to deploy capital for the transition to a lower-carbon economy.”