In Milan, in the Borsa Italiana headquarters, the FS group participated in the ceremony “Ring the Bell” for the debut of a new green bond of 800 million euros. An operation scheduled last month, which has its roots in a very precise strategic trajectory, which is that build, through finance, A solid and consistent industrial infrastructure with climatic objectives.
The project, led by the CEO Stefano Antonio Donnarummacrosses the favor of over one hundred institutional subjects. This is the tenth issue since 2017, for a total of more than 5.7 billion euros.
FS, over 90% of investors follow sustainable criteria
Over one hundred investors They joined the issue, and more than 90% of them focused on the title with a clear preference for environmental, social and governance criteria. The internal data to the FS group, reads the note transmitted by the group, tell of a demand in clear growth for tools related to sustainability, despite geopolitical turbulence and international tensions. In this case, the requests have far exceeded the offer, a sign that the green transition affects those who move the market.
A wallet that exceeds 5.7 billion
This is the tenth Green Bond that the FS group launches on the market since 2017 (Green Bond announced already last June), with a collection that has now passed i 5.7 billion euros. A figure that, in Italy, no other large company has reached on this type of operations.
The CEO Stefano Antonio Donnarumma has followed each stage up close, carrying out a strategy that combines industrial growth and environmental sustainability. The funding over the years have already supported important infrastructure projects such as electric trains for regional transport, more efficient logistical solutions and high speed expansion.
Investments on infrastructure and electric trains
The new 800 million Green Bond aims to strengthen the Italian railway network on several fronts. The funds will serve a close the high speed ring between Turin, Milan and Naples, But also to keep Trenitalia’s electric trains used every day for the transport of passengers, especially commuters.
The investment plan also involves the sector goodswith interventions on the rolling stock dedicated to logistics, and regional transport, where FS continues to renew a fleet of trains often more than old.
Among the priorities includes the strengthening of the Frecciarossa 1000the pointed convoy that represents the Italian high speed at home and abroad. Many of these projects have already benefited from previous green emissions, a sign that the group has built a solid and continuous strategy over time.
Participation of the Bei and Quotation on the MOT
The interesting fact is that the bank European investment European He participated directly in the purchase of the Bond, strengthening the weight of the operation. It’s the first time That an Italian society places a public green bond with the support of the Bei. The title debuted on the electronic bond market (MOT), the reference square for companies that choose to finance industrial projects through the managed savings.
