Allen & Overy has advised Enel S.p.A. and Enel Finance International N.V. on a new EUR1bn sustainability-linked bond issue.
The issue is linked to the achievement of Enel’s sustainable objective relating to the reduction of direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1), contributing to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 (Climate Action) and in accordance with the Groupās Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework.
The issuance is structured as a single tranche of EUR1bn with an annual fixed rate of 3.875% and maturing on 9 March 2029. The bond has been listed on the Euronext Dublin regulated market. The bond is linked to the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) related to the intensity of direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) and the achievement, on 31 December 2024, of a Sustainability Performance Target (āSPTā) equal to or less than 140gCO2eq/kWh. If the SPT is not achieved, a step-up mechanism will be applied, increasing the rate by 25 bps.
Allen & Overy advised Enel S.p.A. with a team led by partnersĀ Cristiano TommasiĀ andĀ Craig Byrne, with senior associateĀ Sarah Capella, supported by associateĀ Elisabetta RapisardaĀ and trainee Francesco Laurenti. CounselĀ Elia Ferdinando ClariziaĀ advised for tax profiles. A team coordinated by partnerĀ Jonathan HeeringaĀ (A&O Amsterdam) advised Enel Finance International N.V. on the Dutch law aspects.