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Ultratech Cement Secures $500 M SLL

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UltraTech Cement has secured a $500 million SLL or sustainability-linked loan with six banks.

The SLL will support UltraTech’s sustainability and ESG goals, aiming to achieve carbon-neutral concrete by 2050.

UltraTech aims to reduce emissions and increase green energy use, aiming for 85% from waste heat recovery systems, solar, and wind power by FY30 and 100% by FY50.

The lenders for this transaction include SMBC, SBI, BNP Paribas, DBS, MUFG, and Mizuho. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) served as the sole sustainability coordinator and advisor for UltraTech’s Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework.

This marks the cement company’s second sustainability-linked financing since a $400 million bond issuance in 2021.

The company also acquired a 26% stake in O2 Renewable Energy to reduce energy costs.


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AdaniConneX Secures $1.44B for Green Data Centers

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AdaniConneX, a joint venture between Adani Enterprises and EdgeConneX, has secured India’s largest sustainability-linked financing of up to $1.44 billion.

AdaniConneX has secured financing from various banks, increasing its construction financing pool to $1.65 billion. The initial commitment of $875 million will be used to build green data centers. These DCs will utilize advanced technologies and renewable energy to minimize environmental impact and optimize efficiency.

The company plans to construct nine data centers by 2030, with a collective capacity of 1 gigawatt, to meet India’s growing demand for digital services. The construction is nearly complete in Noida and Hyderabad facilities.

AdaniConneX has implemented a syndicated guarantee-backed assurance program to align with its project procurement strategy, supported by definitive agreements with eight global banks.

The company’s CEO, Jeyakumar Janakaraj, emphasized the strategic role of construction financing in achieving sustainable and green data center solutions.

ING Bank N.V., Intesa Sanpaolo, KfW IPEX, MUFG Bank Ltd., Natixis, Standard Chartered Bank, Societe Generale, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation were tasked as Mandated Lead Arrangers.


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