NIB Kicks Off 2025 with Successful GBP 500 Million Bond and NOK 2 Billion Environmental Issuance

NIB Kicks Off 2025 with Successful GBP 500 Million Bond and NOK 2 Billion Environmental Issuance

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has begun 2025 with a successful series of funding issuances, including a GBP 500 million bond and a NOK 2 billion environmental bond (NEB). This follows a record-setting 2024, in which NIB raised EUR 1.7 billion through environmental bonds and saw the revision of its NEB framework, earning a “Dark Green” rating from S&P Global Ratings. In total, NIB raised EUR 9.1 billion last year. For 2025, the bank anticipates a funding programme of EUR 8-9 billion, with a continued focus on green finance through NEBs.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 10-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has kicked off 2025 with a series of notable funding transactions. On January 8, the bank issued a three-year GBP 500 million bond, which saw strong investor demand, even in the face of significant market activity. This oversubscription underscores the continued interest in NIB’s offerings. On the same day, NIB launched its first environmental bond (NEB) of the year—a five-year NOK 2 billion issue—highlighting the Bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting environmentally sustainable projects.

This bond issuance follows a remarkable 2024 for NIB, during which the bank raised EUR 1.7 billion in environmental bonds. This achievement demonstrates NIB’s dedication to funding sustainable initiatives. The year also saw the revision of the NIB Environmental Bond (NEB) framework, which earned a “Dark Green” Second Opinion from S&P Global Ratings, further reinforcing its credibility in the green finance space.

In total, NIB raised EUR 9.1 billion in 2024 across 95 transactions in twelve different currencies, a clear indicator of its strong market access and ability to attract diverse investors. Looking ahead to 2025, NIB plans to issue approximately EUR 8-9 billion in funding, including two to three global benchmark bonds in USD and/or EUR. The Bank will continue its emphasis on green finance, issuing more NEBs, alongside a balanced mix of public and private bonds, ensuring an expanding and diversified investor base.

Media Contacts:

Jens Hellerup
Senior Director, Head of Funding and Investor Relations
+358 961 811 401
jens.hellerup@nib.int

Angela Brusas
Director, Funding and Investor Relations
+358 961 811 403
angela.brusas@nib.int

Alexander Ruf
Director, Funding and Investor Relations
+358 961 811 402
alexander.ruf@nib.int

SOURCE: Nordic Investment Bank