The World Bank, through its International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), has issued a EUR 90 million 7-year Sustainable Development Bond maturing in September 2032. The National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives (Zenkyoren) was the sole investor in the transaction. The proceeds from this bond will finance eligible sustainable development projects that generate positive social and environmental impacts in developing countries, supporting the World Bank’s mission to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity while protecting the planet.
Rated Aaa/AAA by Moody’s and S&P, the World Bank is an international organization established in 1944 and the founding member of the World Bank Group. Owned by 189 nations, it provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and other creditworthy countries. Its goal is to reduce extreme poverty and foster shared prosperity on a sustainable basis.
For over 75 years, the World Bank has issued bonds in international capital markets to fund programs with measurable development impact. Its bonds, including Sustainable Development Bonds, follow the Sustainability Bond Guidelines of the International Capital Market Association. The World Bank also engages investors through the Sustainable Development Bond Impact Report, highlighting how investments contribute to addressing global development challenges and advancing sustainable solutions.
