L&T to raise ₹500 crore via India's first listed ESG bond deal issuance under SEBI in partnership with HSBC
The issuance is compliant with SEBI's regulatory framework announced on Thursday (5 June), which is designed to promote transparency, accountability, and alignment with international ESG standards. The framework outlines key requirements for issuers, including the disclosure of sustainability objectives, mandatory external assessments such as Second-Party Opinions (SPOs), and post-issuance reporting. It also mandates clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and targets to measure ESG outcomes, crucial steps in supporting India's Net-Zero and climate-resilient growth agenda.
As part of the ESG Bond deal, L&T is committed to environmental targets, including a decrease in the intensity of freshwater withdrawal and emissions of greenhouse gases. These Initiatives are in line with the company's long-term sustainability goals of achieving water neutrality by 2035 and carbon neutrality by 2040.
"We take pride in leading the transition to sustainable finance under SEBI's new ESG framework," said a senior spokesperson from L&T. As part of the ESG bond deal, the company said it is committed to environmental targets, including a decrease in intensity of fresh water withdrawal and emissions of greenhouse gases.
These initiatives are in line with the company's long-term sustainability goals of achieving water neutrality by 2035 and carbon neutrality by 2040.
The issuance is compliant with Sebi's regulatory framework announced on Thursday, which is designed to promote transparency, accountability, and alignment with international ESG standards.
The framework outlines key requirements for issuers, including the disclosure of sustainability objectives, mandatory external assessments such as second party opinions, and post-issuance reporting.
"This bond issuance reinforces our steadfast commitment to sustainable development and responsible business practices whilealigning our finances with environmental targets," the L&T spokesperson added.
"We are pleased to partner with L&T on the first INR Sustainability Linked Bond under SEBI's guidelines, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the Clean Energy Transition in India. We look forward to partnering with corporates across sectors looking to navigate the paths toward their sustainability goals", said HSBC India.
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