World Bank issues bond linked to UN sustainability goals

摘要

The world bank has raised its first bond [inked to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals as it looks to help a global effort to end poverty, tackle climate change and promote equality. The returns on the €163m two-tranche issue led by BNP Paribas are linked to an index of 50 companies that have been identified as making a significant contribution to the advancement of the UN's sustainable development agenda.