The Kingdom of Denmark is preparing the issuance of a 10-year European Green Bond under an updated green bond programme

Core Viewpoint - The Kingdom of Denmark is set to become the first sovereign to issue a European Green Government Bond (EuGB) under the European Green Bond Standard, with a maturity of 10 years and planned issuance via syndication [1][5]. Group 1: Issuance Details - The proceeds from the issuance will be allocated to green central government expenditures, including energy sector transformation, sustainable transport, agricultural land conversion, and nature restoration [2]. - The total proceeds from the EuGB government bond issuances are expected to reach a maximum of DKK 10 billion in 2025 [5]. - The new EuGB government bond will be issued as a twin bond to the existing DGB 2.25% 2035 bond, carrying a coupon rate of 2.25% and maturing on November 15, 2035 [5]. Group 2: Compliance and Standards - The Danish state aims to support a common European language for green investments, adhering to the highest standards of transparency and trust in the market [3]. - The Kingdom of Denmark's European Green Bond Factsheet has been externally reviewed by Sustainable Fitch and aligns with both ICMA's Green Bond Principles and the European Green Bond Standard [4][5]. Group 3: Future Plans and Reporting - The Kingdom of Denmark plans to issue EuGB government bonds under the new Factsheet as long as no substantial changes are made to its content [5]. - Regular allocation and impact reports will be published, detailing the allocation of proceeds from issued green bonds and their climate-related impacts [5].