Business · Companies · 19 hrs ago
Granarolo secures €450 million loan tied to sustainability targets
Granarolo, an Italian dairy group based in Bologna, has secured a €450 million loan from 10 lenders.
The money will support its strategic plan through two term loans and a flexible credit line.
The loan is tied to environmental, social and governance targets, with favorable terms if Granarolo meets them.
The company has not disclosed the specific targets or the size of any benefits.
Its stated priorities include improving plant efficiency, using clean energy and recovering water.
Granarolo says more than 41% of its revenue comes from international markets, and it operates plants in several countries beyond Italy.
The funding is intended to help it strengthen its operations and continue its international growth while improving its environmental performance.
Granarolo has signed a €450 million loan with 10 banks to support its strategic plan and next phase of growth.
The sustainability-linked financing offers more favourable terms if the company meets specified targets.
The loan will fund operational improvements and international expansion, with a focus on cleaner energy, efficient plants and water recovery.
The company did not disclose the individual sustainability targets or the size of the potential benefits.
Granarolo said international markets account for more than 41% of its revenue.
- Who
- Granarolo, an Italian dairy group based in Bologna, signed the financing agreement with 10 banks.
- What
- A €450 million sustainability-linked loan to support the group’s strategic plan.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- The agreement concerns Granarolo, based in Bologna, and its operations in Italy and international markets.
- Why
- To support growth, operational efficiency and internationalisation, while advancing sustainability targets.
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Granarolo reported consolidated revenue of €1.813 billion.
Il Sole 24 Ore reported that Granarolo had signed the €450 million sustainability-linked financing.
- Loan amount
- €450 million
- Lenders
- 10 banks
- Financing structure
- Two term-loan facilities and one flexible credit line
- International revenue
- More than 41% of Granarolo’s revenue
- 2025 revenue
- €1.813 billion consolidated revenue
What people are saying
Finanzieremo il piano strategico sostenibile del Gruppo, lavorando sull’efficienza e sull’efficacia operativa e sull’internazionalizzazione
Metteremo al centro del nostro impegno la sostenibilità
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