Mexico issues second sustainable bond for 1.25 billion euros for 15 years

Mexico placed its second sustainable bond linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 1.25 billion euros (1.48 billion dollars), with a term of 15 years and a coupon rate of 2.25%, according to the Finance Ministry.

The first bond of this type was placed by Mexico on 14 September, with a term of seven years. Among the benefits of the transaction, the treasury said it would “promote the development of market instruments for sustainable financing and broaden the investor base”.