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Christophe Cretot, Head of Debt Origination & Advisory, Asia Pacific, explains what blue bonds are and how Crédit Agricole CIB supports the development of this market.

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<body>Christophe Cretot, Head of Debt Origination & Advisory, Asia Pacific, explains what blue bonds are and how Crédit Agricole CIB supports the development of this market.</body>

All you need to know about blue bonds

Green finance

<body><a @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/social-responsibility-sustainable-finance/our-sustainable-financing-policies/credit-agricole-group">This framework</a> will be further used to finance and refinance a portfolio of Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs) in line with the Sustainability Linked Loan Principles.<subtitle-block>The Framework promotes SLL best market practices by fully disclosing eligibility criteria</subtitle-block>Leveraging its leading position in sustainable finance and global expertise in structuring SLL* , Crédit Agricole CIB has developed its framework to foster best-in-class practices ensuring transparency in the evaluation and selection process of eligible SLLs. It is the first framework of the market which includes a pioneering and innovative “ESG Performance Index” listing all sectoral Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and related Sustainable Performance Targets (SPTs) used by eligible SLLs. *Source Refinitiv (2023): 1# agent in volume (Global, USDm) ; 1# agent in number of deals (Global) ; 2# lender in volume (Global, USDm) ; 1# lender in number of deal (Global)<subtitle-block>Investors can support companies that demonstrate strong climate commitments and effectively address ESG issues</subtitle-block>Crédit Agricole CIB SLLB framework offers a unique opportunity for investors to support companies with ambitious climate commitments, aligned with a 1.5°C or well below 2°C trajectory and complemented by KPIs that address the most meaningful ESG issues.<subtitle-block>The Framework is supported by an external review and leverages Crédit Agricole CIB’s input on market guidelines</subtitle-block>Crédit Agricole CIB has commissioned ISS-Corporate to review the framework’s alignment with best market practices, as well as to assess the materiality and ambition of selected eligible KPIs and SPTs. ISS also evaluated the transactions’ eligibility criteria against Crédit Agricole CIB’s overall ESG profile and strategy.Crédit Agricole CIB was also one of the coordinators of the ICMA joint-taskforce which led to the publication of the first <a @href="https://www.icmagroup.org/sustainable-finance/the-principles-guidelines-and-handbooks/sustainability-linked-loans-financing-bonds-guidelines-sllbg/">ICMA Sustainability-Linked Loan Bond Guidelines</a> in June 2024.  <a @href="Quote1">Quote1</a><a @class="link-pdf" @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/2024%2007%2017_Cr%C3%A9dit_Agricole_CIB_SLLB_VEN.pdf">Click here to read the full press release </a></body>

<body>On July 12th, 2024, Crédit Agricole CIB has issued its inaugural JPY 3 billion Sustainability-Linked Loan financing Bond (SLLB) using its Sustainability-Linked Loan financing Bond Framework. The transaction has been achieved with Sumitomo Life Insurance Company.</body>

Crédit Agricole CIB issues inaugural Sustainability-Linked Loan financing Bond utilising innovative Sustainability-Linked Loan financing Bond Framework

<body><a href="https://www.ca-cib.com/en/social-responsibility-sustainable-finance/our-sustainable-financing-policies/credit-agricole-group">This framework</a> will be further used to finance and refinance a portfolio of Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs) in line with the Sustainability Linked Loan Principles.<subtitle-block>The Framework promotes SLL best market practices by fully disclosing eligibility criteria</subtitle-block>Leveraging its leading position in sustainable finance and global expertise in structuring SLL* , Crédit Agricole CIB has developed its framework to foster best-in-class practices ensuring transparency in the evaluation and selection process of eligible SLLs. It is the first framework of the market which includes a pioneering and innovative “ESG Performance Index” listing all sectoral Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and related Sustainable Performance Targets (SPTs) used by eligible SLLs. *Source Refinitiv (2023): 1# agent in volume (Global, USDm) ; 1# agent in number of deals (Global) ; 2# lender in volume (Global, USDm) ; 1# lender in number of deal (Global)<subtitle-block>Investors can support companies that demonstrate strong climate commitments and effectively address ESG issues</subtitle-block>Crédit Agricole CIB SLLB framework offers a unique opportunity for investors to support companies with ambitious climate commitments, aligned with a 1.5°C or well below 2°C trajectory and complemented by KPIs that address the most meaningful ESG issues.<subtitle-block>The Framework is supported by an external review and leverages Crédit Agricole CIB’s input on market guidelines</subtitle-block>Crédit Agricole CIB has commissioned ISS-Corporate to review the framework’s alignment with best market practices, as well as to assess the materiality and ambition of selected eligible KPIs and SPTs. ISS also evaluated the transactions’ eligibility criteria against Crédit Agricole CIB’s overall ESG profile and strategy.Crédit Agricole CIB was also one of the coordinators of the ICMA joint-taskforce which led to the publication of the first <a href="https://www.icmagroup.org/sustainable-finance/the-principles-guidelines-and-handbooks/sustainability-linked-loans-financing-bonds-guidelines-sllbg/">ICMA Sustainability-Linked Loan Bond Guidelines</a> in June 2024.  <a href="Quote1">Quote1</a><a class="link-pdf" href="https://www.ca-cib.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/2024%2007%2017_Cr%C3%A9dit_Agricole_CIB_SLLB_VEN.pdf">Click here to read the full press release </a></body>

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Sustainable bond market: 2023 overview and outlook for 2024

<body><img @alt="ocean" @src="https://www.ca-cib.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/ocean-1000px.jpg"></img>The Indosuez Blue Cycle investment solution meets the expectations of Indosuez Wealth Management clients who wish to support water and ocean preservation through their investments.These structured financial products, issued by Crédit Agricole CIB, are based on: <ul><li>Green Notes issued by Crédit Agricole CIB in accordance with their green bond principles, offering investors the opportunity to commit to the energy transition and sustainable development;</li><li>Indexation to the performance of an index aiming to invest in companies using water efficient processes, water recycling or alternative water sources.</li></ul>Indosuez Blue Cycle also includes a solidarity component in the form of a donation corresponding to a percentage of the amount invested by the client, supplemented by Indosuez and Crédit Agricole CIB, to support utility and innovation through the projects of three foundations and associations:<ul><li>Plastic Odyssey and its three-year maritime expedition around the world to fight plastic pollution;</li><li>The Oceanographic Institute of Monaco for the observation and preservation of protected marine species in the Mediterranean;</li><li>The Fondation de la Mer, which works to protect endangered species.</li></ul>As of 15 December 2022, a total donation of over €430,000 has been collected in favour of these three organisations.Indosuez's commitment to water and the oceans was initiated by CFM Indosuez Wealth Management, the Group's entity in Monaco through its partnership with the Oceanographic Institute. This commitment is now being materialised throughout the Indosuez group. Indosuez Blue Cycle was open to clients of Indosuez in France, Monaco, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Italy and Spain.This initiative is part of the Crédit Agricole Group's collective mobilisation for its Societal Project, a programme that focuses particularly on climate protection and biodiversity.15.12.2022 <a @class="link-pdf" @href="https://www.ca-cib.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/221215_Press-release_Blue%20Cycle.pdf">Press release - Indosuez Wealth Management completes Indosuez Blue Cycle campaign</a></body>

<body>The investment solution, co-designed with Crédit Agricole CIB, included donations to water and ocean preservation projects. </body>

Indosuez Wealth Management completes Indosuez Blue Cycle campaign 

<body><img alt="ocean" src="https://www.ca-cib.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/ocean-1000px.jpg"></img>The Indosuez Blue Cycle investment solution meets the expectations of Indosuez Wealth Management clients who wish to support water and ocean preservation through their investments.These structured financial products, issued by Crédit Agricole CIB, are based on: <ul><li>Green Notes issued by Crédit Agricole CIB in accordance with their green bond principles, offering investors the opportunity to commit to the energy transition and sustainable development;</li><li>Indexation to the performance of an index aiming to invest in companies using water efficient processes, water recycling or alternative water sources.</li></ul>Indosuez Blue Cycle also includes a solidarity component in the form of a donation corresponding to a percentage of the amount invested by the client, supplemented by Indosuez and Crédit Agricole CIB, to support utility and innovation through the projects of three foundations and associations:<ul><li>Plastic Odyssey and its three-year maritime expedition around the world to fight plastic pollution;</li><li>The Oceanographic Institute of Monaco for the observation and preservation of protected marine species in the Mediterranean;</li><li>The Fondation de la Mer, which works to protect endangered species.</li></ul>As of 15 December 2022, a total donation of over €430,000 has been collected in favour of these three organisations.Indosuez's commitment to water and the oceans was initiated by CFM Indosuez Wealth Management, the Group's entity in Monaco through its partnership with the Oceanographic Institute. This commitment is now being materialised throughout the Indosuez group. Indosuez Blue Cycle was open to clients of Indosuez in France, Monaco, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Italy and Spain.This initiative is part of the Crédit Agricole Group's collective mobilisation for its Societal Project, a programme that focuses particularly on climate protection and biodiversity.15.12.2022 <a class="link-pdf" href="https://www.ca-cib.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/221215_Press-release_Blue%20Cycle.pdf">Press release - Indosuez Wealth Management completes Indosuez Blue Cycle campaign</a></body>

All you need to know about blue bonds

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