DP World has listed a debut USD 1.5 bn green sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai, according to a press release. The 10-year sukuk issuance debuted in September garnering high demand with the order book reaching USD 3.4 bn, making it c.2.3x oversubscribed. The green sukuk were priced at 119 bps above the US treasuries with a 5.5% coupon rate. The issuance was listed on the London Stock Exchange in October, according to a separate statement. This issuance has brought DP World’s listed sukuk value to USD 4 bn under its USD 5 bn Trust Certificate Issuance Program, the release noted.

Use of proceeds: DP World plans to use the proceeds in eligible green projects in line with its Sustainable Finance Framework (pdf) which includes renewable energy, energy efficiency, electrification, and clean transportation.

Advisors: Citi, Deutsche Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD Capital, First Abu Dhabi Bank, HSBC, JPMorgan, and Standard Chartered Bank are acting as the bookrunners for the debt sale, while HSBS is serving as the sole ESG structurer.