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What’s behind CDL’s ‘first-of-its-kind’ $400 mil sustainability-linked loan?

Jovi Ho
Jovi Ho • 7 min read
What’s behind CDL’s ‘first-of-its-kind’ $400 mil sustainability-linked loan?
Republic Plaza, CDL's flagship commercial building in Singapore's CBD. The developer announced on June 25 that it has secured a $400 million sustainability-linked loan (SLL) from DBS Bank. Photo: CDL
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City Developments (CDL) (SGX:C09)  announced on June 25 that it has secured a $400 million sustainability-linked loan (SLL) from DBS Bank (SGX:D05) , with nature conservation targets aligned with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures’ (TNFD) recommendations.

CDL says the proceeds will be used for general corporate funding and working capital purposes, including redeveloping CDL’s existing assets.

The SLL is marketed as the first of its kind globally as it incorporates specific performance targets related to “biodiversity conservation, waste management and water efficiency”.

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