Garanti BBVA Launches Gender-Focused Sustainable Bond Under International Funding Programme

Garanti BBVA Launches Gender-Focused Sustainable Bond Under International Funding Programme

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has issued a US $30 million sustainable bond aimed at financing initiatives that advance gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. The bond was issued on 29 June with a tenor of 372 days and is aligned with the BBVA Sustainable Debt Financing Framework. The proceeds will support projects focused on women’s entrepreneurship, women’s leadership, equal opportunities in employment, financial inclusion and broader economic participation. The issuance also meets relevant criteria under the Orange Bond Principles developed by the Impact Investment Exchange.

(PRESS RELEASE) ISTANBUL, 7-Aug-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Garanti BBVA has issued a US $30 million sustainable bond to finance activities that promote gender equality and support women’s economic empowerment.

The bond was issued under the bank’s international funding programme and is aligned with the BBVA Sustainable Debt Financing Framework.

The issuance also meets the relevant criteria of the Orange Bond Principles, developed by the Impact Investment Exchange, known as IIX.

Issued on 29 June, the bond has a tenor of 372 days.

Garanti BBVA said the proceeds will be directed toward initiatives designed to advance gender equality across employment and value chains.

Eligible areas include projects that strengthen women’s entrepreneurship, support women’s leadership, improve financial inclusion and expand economic opportunities for women.

The transaction represents a further step in gender-focused financing through the capital markets.

Mahmut Akten, CEO of Garanti BBVA, said the bank views gender equality as a fundamental pillar of sustainable development and inclusive growth.

He said increasing women’s participation in the economy and in decision-making processes is essential for long-term economic resilience.

Akten added that the US $30 million sustainable bond will provide financing for projects supporting women’s entrepreneurship, women’s leadership, equal employment opportunities and financial inclusion.

He said supporting gender equality through capital markets forms an integral part of Garanti BBVA’s vision for inclusive and sustainable development.

Through this issuance, Garanti BBVA aims to finance projects with measurable impact on gender equality.

The bank said the bond will support women’s participation in economic life, promote women-led entrepreneurship and contribute to broader access to financial services.

The transaction reinforces Garanti BBVA’s role in sustainable finance while linking capital market funding with social impact objectives focused on women’s economic inclusion.

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SOURCE: BBVA