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  • Sustainability Awareness Bonds

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  • Sustainability Awareness Bonds

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  • Sustainability Awareness Bonds 

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  • Sustainability Awareness Bonds (SABs) support the implementation of the EU Action Plan for Sustainable Finance, launched in March 2018, and contribute to the implementation of the 2030 UN Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.

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  • SABs support the implementation of the EU Action Plan for Sustainable Finance (the “Action Plan”) launched in March 2018 and contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.

    SAB projects are expected to demonstrate a significant impact to the achievement of sustainability objectives. Projects are intended to be developed globally (inside and outside EU) through a modular approach with the progressive addition of environmental and social objectives.

    SABs were launched in September 2018 with initial focus on water projects. Their scope was extended to health and education projects in late 2019. In 2020, SAB health-eligibilities have included EIB's financing directly related to the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. 

    SABs are built on the success of Climate Awareness Bonds (CABs) – the specific label for EIB’s green bonds, which will continue to focus on climate related projects. SABs are aligned with the Green Bond Principles, the Social Bond Principles and the Sustainability Bond Guidelines. More details in the SAB Framework.

    As at end December 2020, total SABs outstanding exceeds EUR 4.94bn equivalent,with 7 lines across 4 currencies with maturities up to 2030. 


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  • Last modified-on: 18-12-2020