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SSE issues €650m green bond

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31 August 2018 •

SSE issues €650m green bond

Second major green bond issue from energy giant aims to fund fresh wave of renewables development

Having previously set the record for the largest UK green bond issuance with last year's €600m offer, SSE has this week returned to the green bond well with a second issuance worth €650m. The utility...

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