Goldwind New Energy $300 million 2.50% green bond issue

Overview:

• Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology and its wholly owned subsidiary, Goldwind New Energy (HK) Investment has issued $300 million in 2.5% credit enhanced green bonds due 2018.
• This deal marks China's first official green bond issuance. 
• The issuance also came at a time when China is opening up its debt markets to international investors. Earlier in July 2015, China relaxed rules for some long-term foreign investors to participate in its inter-bank market.

Hanna Rae Choi - Researcher