World Bank to issue bond to boost Amazon reforestation

SAO PAULO, June 13 (Reuters) – The World Bank said on Tuesday it will issue a new bond expected to raise some $200 million to support its sustainability activities and reforestation in Brazil’s Amazon, and has chosen HSBC (HSBA.L), opens new tab to structure the transaction.

The principal-protected bond will support the World Bank’s sustainable development activities and provide financing for reforestation projects selected by Brazilian startup Mombak through the foregone coupon payments.

World Bank to issue bond to boost Amazon reforestation

The World Bank said on Tuesday it will issue a new bond expected to raise some $200 million to support its sustainability activities and reforestation in Brazil’s Amazon, and has chosen HSBC (HSBA.L), opens new tab to structure the transaction