Thursday 9 July 2020

University of Helsinki invests in ‘one of the world’s first green bond funds’

The University of Helsinki has announced a new investment in the NN Green Bond Fund, said to be one of the world’s first green bond funds.

The fund, which is managed by the Dutch asset management company NN Investment Partners, invests in green bonds verified by an independent second party.

The proceeds from loans are used to build projects to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and bolster green development.

University of Helsinki Quaestor Marjo Berglund, said: "This is true impact investing that promotes sustainable development and is in line with the values of the university.

"Our investment also takes the university forward on its path towards a carbon-neutral portfolio."