Alphabet Sells Largest Corporate ESG Bond at Record Low Yields
- Google parent taps high-grade market for first time in years
- Proceeds to support Black entrepreneurs, Covid-hit businesses
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Alphabet Inc. sold $5.75 billion of bonds with rock-bottom yields in the largest corporate bond sale dedicated to environmental, social and governance purposes.
The parent company of Google is looking to fund organizations that support Black entrepreneurs, small and medium businesses impacted by Covid-19, as well as affordable housing, among other eligible proceeds listed in bond documents seen by Bloomberg. The borrowings can also be used to finance clean energy projects and green buildings.