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Unilever issues 'transformational' green bond

More corporates likely to enter the market, says banker on consumer goods company's first ever green bond

The consumer goods company Unilever today issued its first ever “green” bond, marking another step in the rapid growth of the environmentally friendly form of finance.

The £250 million bond was multiple times oversubscribed, according to a person familiar with the matter, who added that the books were closed by 10.45 this morning.

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