He Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE) announced the issuance of a new Blue Bonus for an amount of 30 million eurosdestined to finance the Sustainable recovery program of Lake Yojoa In Honduras, a body of water with pollution levels comparable to those of the lakes Amatitlán and Atitlán In Guatemala.
With qualifications of AA/AA3 By S&P and Moody’s, this new broadcast was aimed at a Spanish investor and structured to a Initial period of 30 yearsunder a flexible model that adapts to current market conditions.
This operation was carried out within the framework of the BCIE sustainable bond programbecoming the fifth blue emission and the thirtieth first sustainable emission of the entity. With this placement, the BCIe accumulates a total of US $ 7,889 million in environmental, social and governance bonds (ASG).
Regional initiative with environmental impact
The executive president of the BCIE, Gisela Sánchezhighlighted the importance of this new bonus:
“This blue bonus represents a milestone for the BCIe not only for its approach to the Water ecosystems protectionbut also for the support received from our strategic partners in Europe, in this case, a member country as Spain. We are proud to lead initiatives like this, which combine Financial innovation with High environmental and social impact in our region ”.
He Yojoa Lake It is considered one of the most important water bodies in Honduras. The program seeks its integral and sustainable restorationincluding investments in Environmental conservation, Water management, solid waste management, Community Development and Sustainable tourism.
This is also the First project in Latin America in receiving technical cooperation under the Gateway global initiative of the European Unionwhich highlights its innovative character and alignment with International Sustainability Standards.
Bet on sustainable financing
The issuance is part of the renewed BCIE financial strategywhich prioritizes Long -term ASG resource mobilization under stable and efficient conditions for member countries. In this way, the BCIe is consolidated as a issuer committed to climate financing and the protection of water resourceskey pillars of sustainable development in the region.
With this operation, the BCIE reaffirms its commitment to channel capital towards Climate Action Projects, Environmental Resilience and Community well -beingconsolidating its role as the main financial ally of Central America in terms of sustainability.
How do BCIe bonds work?
The Bonuses issued by the BCIE they function like any debt instrument, but with a strong approach to Sustainable Development Projects. In essence, investors buy BCIE bonds and, in return, the bank uses those resources to finance initiatives in the region.
Basic scheme:
- Emission: BCIE launches emissions to raise funds.
- Buys: Investors acquire the bonds, lending money to the bank.
- Project financing: Funds are allocated to programs with environmental or social impact.
- Return: At the end of the term, the BCIe returns capital with the agreed interests.
BCIE bond types:
- Green bonds: They finance projects with positive environmental impact.
- Blue Bonds: Focused on the protection of Water resources and aquatic ecosystems.
- Social bonds: They support projects with direct social benefits.
- Sustainable bonds: They combine environmental and social objectives.
- Thematic bonds: Aimed at specific projects, such as COVID-19 vaccine.
Advantages of investing in BCIe bonds
Investing in BCIe bonds offers various advantages, especially for those who seek to contribute to Sustainable development in Central America:
- Support for development projects: Capital is intended for initiatives with high environmental or social impact.
- Portfolio diversification: They are an attractive alternative to diversify investments.
- Fixed profitability: They offer stable returns during the established period.
Where to invest in BCIE bonds?
Interested people can invest in BCIe bonds through Banks, Bolsa houses either authorized financial intermediaries. As in any investment issue, experts recommend evaluating risks and benefits Before making any investment, as would be done with other market instruments.
With this new blue bonus, the BCIe continues to strengthen its role as a key agent in the environmental transformation of the region, betting on a responsible, inclusive and sustainable financing model.