INVESTOR RELATIONS RELEASE Green Bond Transaction of US$50 million
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On 21 January 2020, Yapı Kredi successfully completed its first Green Bond issuance with a nominal amount of USD 50,000,000.
Issue Ratings: B2 (Moody's), B+ (Fitch).
By participating in the Principles for Responsible Banking of United Nations as a founder signatory, Yapı Kredi once again proved being a pioneer in the sustainability field. With this mentality, Yapı Kredi intends to use the proceeds from this offering to finance renewable energy projects and is committed to expand its portfolio with innovative and sustainable products. By doing so, Yapı Kredi will continue to support Turkey’s transition to become a low-carbon economy.
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Istanbul, 22 January 2020
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