On 3 March 2026, Yapı Kredi successfully completed its first blue bond issuance in international markets, amounting to USD 50 million with a 5-year maturity.
The proceeds from the issuance are intended to be allocated within the scope of our Bank’s Sustainable Finance Framework. In this context, we aim to support Blue Economy-themed financing needs, including but not limited to sustainable tourism, responsible fisheries, and water and wastewater management projects.
These include projects focused on the “Environmentally Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources and Land Use”, “Protection of Terrestrial and Aquatic Biodiversity,” and “Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management”.
This deal stands as a milestone in our ongoing efforts to fulfil our environmental responsibilities.
Istanbul, 3 March 2026
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Yapı Kredi Investor Relations & Yapı Kredi Sustainability
Investor Relations Email: yapikredi_investorrelations@yapikredi.com.tr
Sustainability Email: sustainability@yapikredi.com.tr