Länsförsäkringar Bank launches green bond framework
Länsförsäkringar today launches its new green bond framework, which is strong and detailed, and enables issuance of green bonds from Länsförsäkringar Bank and Länsförsäkringar Hypotek (both senior unsecured bonds and covered bonds).The underlying assets for green bonds issued under the framework are loans in the banking group. The framework’s green loan categories intend to reflect the technical screening criteria for substantial contribution stipulated in the EU Taxonomy to the extent possible, and include: mortgage loans to customers with green and energy-efficient buildings (based on the