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Union Bank of India (UBI) on Tuesday said it has syndicated a “sustainability-linked loan” facility aggregating $1.50 billion for a Singapore-based global trading corporate.
The syndicated loan is of three years tenor and the coupon rate is LIBOR (London Inter-Bank Offered Rate) plus 155 basis points.
The public sector bank, in a statement, said the facility includes three Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relating to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, responsible sourcing of metals and growing renewable power portfolio.
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Under this structure, the interest rate paid by the borrower on the credit facilities will decrease or increase based on the group’s progress on the KPIs, it added.
The sustainability-linked KPIs will have to be tested annually and verified by a third-party expert.
UBI said sustainability-linked financing demonstrates its commitment towards environmental and responsible lending, reducing its carbon footprint, and diversifying its asset base towards renewable energy.
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