9.5 Sustainability-Linked Bond Flag
The Sustainability-Linked Bond Flag confirms that the financial and/or structural characteristics of a corporate bond can change depending on whether the company meets its self-defined sustainability targets. These targets focus on the key sustainability aspects relevant to the company’s sector.
To obtain the flag, the company must explain in the bond prospectus how the bond’s characteristics will be adjusted based on the achievement of these sustainability goals. The company must also provide SIX Swiss Exchange with confirmation that the bond complies with the ICMA Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles.
Further information and a list of the securities currently flagged by SIX: Sustainable bonds