Swedbank acts as one of the Joint Lead Managers for the Kingdom of Sweden’s first Sovereign Green bond
On September 1[st] 2020, Swedbank acted as one of the Joint Lead Managers for the Kingdom of Sweden’s first Sovereign Green bond of SEK 20 billion and maturity of 10 years. The transaction was issued under the newly established Green Bond Framework, which has recived a ‘Dark Green’ label. Sweden is the first country to receive the highest possible category shading, which corresponds well with the Government’s ambition to act as a pioneer within sustainability.In June, the Swedish Government adopted and presented Sweden’s Sovereign Green Bond Framework (“the Framework”) which is aligned with