DEALS Sustainable financing structures for growing places Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Sustainable financing structures for growing places SHARE We are proud to have acted as Mandated Lead Arranger, Sustainability Co-ordinator and Lender to refinance Pareto’s current borrowings. Combining Absa’s understanding of the Pareto Group and our market leading sustainable financing expertise, we were able to raise over R9bn of demand for the transaction. Pareto, as a leading corporate citizen in South Africa and dedicated sustainability player, has allocated two thirds of the transaction to a “Sustainability-Linked” format. By achieving annual sustainability targets, Pareto will enjoy a pricing benefit, which will be used for water saving initiatives across the property portfolio. This deal underscores Absa’s commitment to providing innovative capital markets solutions that promote environmental protection and inclusivity within society. The bravery to imagine. That’s Africanacity. Find out more about our Commercial Property Finance solutions Contact us https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Banking on local growth with a world-class resort Together with Collins Consortium Group, we are driving tourism, sustainability, and economic growth through South Africa’s first Club Med resort. Read more RISK MANAGEMENT Opening East Africa For Investment We’re excited to announce a significant milestone in our journey as a Pan-African Corporate and Investment Bank. Absa CIB now offers Direct Market Access to the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), a move that opens up global investment opportunities in East Africa. Read more RISK MANAGEMENT Nairobi Securities Exchange unlocks regional access The Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE) is pleased to announce the successful execution of trades on 31st July 2025 under the Sponsored Access arrangement between Absa Securities Limited (Kenya) and Absa Bank South Africa. Read more
