Monday, March 11, 2024

Digital Realty closes on $6.0 billion Green Bond

Digital Realty announced the full allocation of $6.0 billion in green bond, solidifying the company's spot as the largest US REIT issuer of green bonds. 

This marks the eighth bond allocation for Digital Realty since its first issuance in 2015. 

Digital Realty has significantly contributed to sustainability through its green bond offerings, financing over 130 global projects. These projects range from constructing certified sustainable data centers to initiatives in renewable energy and efficiency, collectively generating 2.8 million megawatt-hours of clean energy, saving 2.2 billion gallons of water, and reducing 2.9 million metric tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The company has established a green bond framework in line with the ICMA Green Bond Principles and GRESB Green Bond Guidelines, validated by third-party consultants, to ensure the integrity of its sustainability claims.

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