BDO Unibank, Inc. is launching a peso‑denominated Fixed‑Rate Sustainability Bond offering with a minimum issue size of P5 billion, the fourth such issuance of the country’s largest lender by assets controlled by the Sy Group.
Previous tranches this green bond included P 55.7 billion in July 2024, PH63.3 billion in January 2024, and P52.7 billion in January 2022.
The bank confirmed that the upcoming bond transaction meets the regulatory standards stipulated by both the ASEAN Sustainability Bond Standards and the SEC ASEAN Sustainability Bond Circular.
The proposed bonds will have a tenor of 1.5 years and a fixed coupon rate of 5.875 percent. Minimum investment is set at P500,000, with subsequent increments of P100,000.
The offer period starts Tuesday and will run through July 22. Settlement and listing are scheduled for July 29, ensuring timely access to capital markets for sustainability-focused assets.
BDO plans to use net proceeds to finance and refinance eligible projects as defined under its Sustainable Finance Framework. These funds will support the bank’s green lending initiatives and contribute to diversifying its funding sources—part of a broader strategic objective to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into core banking operations.
This transaction underscores BDO’s commitment to sustainable finance while reinforcing its capital position. By continuing to tap the sustainability bond market, BDO is aligning its growth with global best practices, meeting stakeholder expectations for responsible banking, and fostering ecological and social resilience through targeted investments. The bank’s growing sustainability bond portfolio reflects a maturing green finance market in the Philippines and the ASEAN region.
