Standard Chartered has issued its inaugural EUR 1 billion Green Bond, marking its first sustainable finance transaction in a green-only format. The proceeds will be used to finance renewable energy, green buildings, circular economy initiatives, and climate-resilient infrastructure, primarily across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

The bond attracted strong investor demand, with order books exceeding EUR 3.9 billion, and will be aligned with the bank’s Sustainability Bond Framework. Standard Chartered noted that more than 70% of its USD 17.4 billion green asset pool is already located in emerging markets, where sustainable financing can deliver outsized environmental impact.