Fondo Mivivienda was created in 1999 to address two of the main obstacles in the development of an effective private housing finance system in Peru: the lack of long term funding available and the high credit risk associated with middle and low-income groups, which discourage banks from servicing this population segment. Since its inception, Fondo Mivivienda has facilitated access to housing through the issuance of multiple bonds and enabled more than 80,000 Peruvian families to access over $ 2.1 billion in loans for the acquisition or renovation of quality homes.

A modern, decarbonised, decentralised and digital energy world is the main goal of Innogy, an established energy company operating across 11 European countries. The company focuses on supplying and distributing renewable energy solutions (wind, solar, hydro) and on developing innovative sustainable products and services to maximise energy efficiency. In late 2017, Innogy issued a green bond which will be used to finance and refinance several projects within these categories such as the construction of on- and offshore wind farms, the production and installation of smart readers and grids, energy efficiency advisory and the construction of electric vehicles charging stations.

Kutxabank is a Spanish bank founded in 2012 and based in the Basque region. The bank’s strategy focuses on creating very close relations with its customers and understanding their needs. The company issued a social bond in support of low-income individuals and families to provide them with access to adequate accommodation. The bank acquired 785 state-sponsored housing units, benefitting 1,056 individuals. Kutxabank participates in the Basque government’s Viviendas de Protección Oficial program which provides subsidized housing to poor individuals in the Basque region.

Novo Nordisk’s purpose is to drive the change to defeat diabetes and serious chronic diseases such as obesity, hemophilia and growth disorders. With over 95 years of experience, Novo Nordisk operates globally with innovative R&D practices, constantly implementing products through collaborative research projects with other industrial and academic partners. By discovering and developing innovative biological medicines, the company aims to make these treatments accessible to patients everywhere in the world, especially in low- and middle-income countries where cases are growing at a significant pace..

As part of Starbucks’ comprehensive approach to its supply chain, in May 2016 the company issued the first Corporate Sustainability Bond to source its coffee ethically. Coffee is at the core of Starbucks’ business and sustainable sourcing is an integral part of the company’s strategy. The bond aims to positively impact both the environment and society by supporting coffee farming communities, mitigating the impact of climate change and supporting long-term crop stability along with farm sustainability. To monitor its activities, Starbucks operates a network of eight farmer support centres worldwide.

In the belief that wind is one of the best energy sources for the planet, Vestas has established itself as the undisputed world-leader in modern wind energy. Willpower, passion and over 110 years of expertise in the energy sector have enabled the company to reach 77 countries across 5 different continents, building onshore and offshore wind farms. Making clean and renewable energy affordable and accessible for everyone is Vestas’ commitment to the future of wind energy.

In 2014, the Inter-American Development Bank launched its inaugural Education, Youth, and Employment (“EYE”) Bond. The bond is directed to promote sustainable growth, poverty reduction and social equity in Latin America and the Caribbean within these three key priorities. The projects that will benefit from these investments will contribute to improving the quality of children’s education, increasing productivity and enhancing the skills of young people entering the job market.

Founded in 2002, PureCircle has become the leading producer of stevia worldwide. From its inception, the company has created and operated a fully sustainable supply chain for high-purity stevia from crop cultivation through extraction, production and final product distribution. Thanks to its advanced R&D which helps to adapt stevia sweeteners to different tastes, PureCircle has entered into partnerships with leading global beverage and food industry brands to provide more natural, healthy and sustainable products.

Ørsted A/S (formerly DONG) is a Danish company operating since 1970 in the electricity generation industry. A decade ago, the Company divested its upstream oil and gas business[1] and initiated its full transition from an oil and gas producer to a green energy company, establishing itself as the leading company in offshore wind.

Along with developing, building and operating offshore wind farms, Ørsted also develops and operates bioenergy plants, innovative waste-to-energy solutions and provides smart energy products to its power distribution and energy customers. Through its offshore wind division the Company is currently powering 9.5 million people across Europe, Asia and the US, aiming to achieve 30 million by 2025.

Over the last decade, the green transformation has reduced its coal consumption by 73%, halved CO2 emissions and saved an amount of energy equal to the annual power and heat consumption of 300,000 people. By 2023, Ørsted’s aim is to fully phase out coal, reduce CO2 emissions by 96% and consistently increase the number of wind power generation areas, which now stand at 2,358 locations.

ProCredit Holding controls and manages development-oriented commercial banks operating in Eastern Europe and South America and is regulated as a bank in Germany. The Company was initially created as a micro-finance institution and has now become one of the leading banks fully focused on the SME sector. After completing its strategy shift towards small and medium enterprises finance in 2017, the Group reported 13% growth in the first nine months of 2017, supporting over 65,000 SMEs and micro entrepreneurs.

To complement its existing loan portfolio and as part of their environmental strategy, the Group launched the “green loan” portfolio that aims to increase investments in the areas of energy efficiency, sustainable energy and resource management. This strategy will involve all ProCredit banks across 22 countries, establishing a strong “Green Finance” positioning and improving its external and internal environmental impact. All financed projects must provide for at least 20% energy savings.