The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) celebrated on 14 September 2020 listing of Europe’s first sovereign sustainability bond issued by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, in the presence of Pierre Gramegna, Luxembourg Minister of Finance. The EUR 1.5 billion bond carries a AAA rating and is displayed on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX).
“Our congratulations go to the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance for this innovative action. With this bond issuance, the Luxembourg Government demonstrates its commitment to sustainable finance and its leading role in the transition to a low-carbon and more inclusive economy. The Luxembourg Stock Exchange is proud to serve as the reference exchange for sustainable securities,” stated Robert Scharfe, CEO of LuxSE...
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