Maersk's $750M Green Bond Fuels Carbon Emission Cuts

13 Sep 2023 CW Team

Soren Skou, the CEO of Maersk, emphasized the significance of this green bond as a reflection of the company's dedication to curbing greenhouse gas emissions. He highlighted Maersk's ongoing work to decarbonize its fleet and operations, expressing confidence that this bond will facilitate progress toward their net-zero emissions goal.

The funds raised through this bond will be allocated to finance or refinance green assets, encompassing fixed assets, capital and operational expenses, and even acquisitions of companies generating at least 90% of their revenue from environmentally responsible activities, such as clean transportation and sustainable building projects.

Carolina Dybeck Happe, the CFO of Maersk, acknowledged the robust demand for their green bond, interpreting it as a sign of increasing investor interest in supporting organizations actively combatting climate change. However, she also acknowledged the challenges facing the shipping sector's decarbonization efforts, including the complex and costly nature of this transformation and the potential impact of declining demand for container shipping on the company's financial performance.

Despite these hurdles, Maersk remains steadfast in its commitment to decarbonize its fleet, citing environmental and business reasons for doing so.

This green bond sale also serves as a litmus test for investor appetite in the Uited States for green bonds. Sustainable bond sales have experienced a downturn in the US due to political opposition to investments tied to environmental, social, and governance goals. Nevertheless, Maersk's robust credit rating and unwavering commitment to decarbonization could attract investors who align with the company's objectives.

Carolina Dybeck Happe expressed confidence in the bond's success, highlighting Maersk's impressive track record in decarbonization and their resolute dedication to achieving their net-zero emissions goal.

In January 2022, Maersk announced its intention to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, a decade earlier than its initial target of 2050. Their 2030 targets include a 50% reduction in emissions per container transported by the Maersk Ocean fleet and a 70% reduction in absolute emissions from fully controlled terminals.

The bond issuance was managed by Barclays Plc, Citigroup Inc., HSBC Holdings Plc, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Morgan Stanley.

The world's largest container shipping firm, A.P. Moller-Maersk, has introduced a $750 million green bond aimed at funding its efforts to reduce carbon emissions. This bond, with a maturity of 10 years, will offer a yield of 1.65 percentage points above Treasuries. Soren Skou, the CEO of Maersk, emphasized the significance of this green bond as a reflection of the company's dedication to curbing greenhouse gas emissions. He highlighted Maersk's ongoing work to decarbonize its fleet and operations, expressing confidence that this bond will facilitate progress toward their net-zero emissions goal. The funds raised through this bond will be allocated to finance or refinance green assets, encompassing fixed assets, capital and operational expenses, and even acquisitions of companies generating at least 90% of their revenue from environmentally responsible activities, such as clean transportation and sustainable building projects. Carolina Dybeck Happe, the CFO of Maersk, acknowledged the robust demand for their green bond, interpreting it as a sign of increasing investor interest in supporting organizations actively combatting climate change. However, she also acknowledged the challenges facing the shipping sector's decarbonization efforts, including the complex and costly nature of this transformation and the potential impact of declining demand for container shipping on the company's financial performance. Despite these hurdles, Maersk remains steadfast in its commitment to decarbonize its fleet, citing environmental and business reasons for doing so. This green bond sale also serves as a litmus test for investor appetite in the Uited States for green bonds. Sustainable bond sales have experienced a downturn in the US due to political opposition to investments tied to environmental, social, and governance goals. Nevertheless, Maersk's robust credit rating and unwavering commitment to decarbonization could attract investors who align with the company's objectives. Carolina Dybeck Happe expressed confidence in the bond's success, highlighting Maersk's impressive track record in decarbonization and their resolute dedication to achieving their net-zero emissions goal. In January 2022, Maersk announced its intention to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, a decade earlier than its initial target of 2050. Their 2030 targets include a 50% reduction in emissions per container transported by the Maersk Ocean fleet and a 70% reduction in absolute emissions from fully controlled terminals. The bond issuance was managed by Barclays Plc, Citigroup Inc., HSBC Holdings Plc, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Morgan Stanley. See also: Centre to fund nearly 30% of national green shipping venturesIndia soon to implement green port policy

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