Inter-American Development Bank Issues 1st Social Amazonia Bond Under Inaugural Sustainable Debt Framework with Crédit Agricole CIB

We are proud to support IDB in launching their inaugural Sustainable Debt Framework and the first bond issued under the Framework as a Social Amazonia Bond. IDB is showing leadership by leveraging this framework approach to accelerate sustainable development across the region.

Romina Reversi

Head of Sustainable Investment Banking Americas at Crédit Agricole CIB

We are proud to support the Amazonia Bond issuance, which offers investors an opportunity to achieve attractive financial returns while advancing the conservation and sustainable development of the Amazon region. By funding projects that protect biodiversity, strengthen forest governance, and promote inclusive livelihoods the Amazonia Bond exemplifies how capital markets can deliver measurable impact alongside long-term value for investors.

Matt Lawton

Head of Impact Investing at T. Rowe Price

We are proud to support the world’s first Amazonia bond alongside the Inter-American Development Bank and Crédit Agricole CIB, reinforcing our commitment to nature conservation and sustainable development in emerging markets. Our Nature & Social Outcomes strategy demonstrates the diverse range of assets pension capital can invest in, aiming to unlock vital financing and deliver value for retirement members.

Jake Harper

Senior Investment Manager, Asset Management at L&G stated

The combination of attractive relative valuation, the critical and distinct nature of the underlying eligible projects and IDB’s strong impact reporting made this an exciting transaction for us to participate in.

Stephen M. Liberatore

Head of ESG/Impact – Global Fixed Income at Nuveen