Deutsche Bank has successfully issued its first European Green Bond (EuGB) with a volume of EUR 500 million. The transaction is Deutsche Bank's first issuance under the new European Green Bond Standard and follows the update of the bank's Sustainable Instruments Framework and the publication of the EuGB factsheet in January 2026. The bond has a maturity of 4 years, is callable after 3 years and carries a coupon of 2.875%.

The proceeds from this issuance will be used exclusively to refinance assets within the "Green Buildings" category of Deutsche Bank's Sustainable Instruments Framework. The portfolio consists entirely of residential real estate loans that are compliant with the EU Taxonomy and will be fully allocated to this eligible portfolio at the time of issuance.

"The issuance of our first European Green Bond underlines our commitment to the highest standards of sustainable finance," said Richard Stewart, Head of Treasury at Deutsche Bank. "By aligning with the European Green Bond Standard, we are offering investors a transparent and high-quality investment opportunity that supports the sustainable transformation of the real estate sector and strengthens our role in financing the transition to a net-zero emissions economy."

The issuance is based on a robust governance structure and independent verification. The updated Sustainable Instruments Framework and the EuGB Factsheet (January 2026) have been reviewed by ISS Corporate – a unit of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) specialising in sustainability ratings and independent ESG audits – and confirmed with a second-party opinion (SPO).