Co-op’s triply rare green bond for Fairtrade goods

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Co-op’s triply rare green bond for Fairtrade goods

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The Co-operative Group, the UK food retailer, undertaker, insurer and legal services provider, has announced a £250m sustainable bond issue which will be unusual in three ways. Green and sustainable bonds are rare in the UK and rare in the high yield market, while the use of proceeds Co-op is planning is close to unique.

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