Valeo has announced the successful placement of €650 million ($728 million) in green bonds maturing on 20 May 2031, with a fixed annual coupon of 5.125%. The bonds, which carry a six-year maturity, were issued under Valeo’s Green and Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework.
BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole CIB, CIC, Helaba, ING, and Mizuho acted as Joint Active Bookrunners for the issuance.
Proceeds from the bond offering will be allocated to projects and investments aligned with Valeo’s commitment to low-carbon mobility, particularly in the field of vehicle electrification. These efforts form part of Valeo’s broader strategy to expand its portfolio of climate-friendly technologies.
The green bond issuance falls under Valeo’s existing financing framework, initially launched in July 2021 and most recently updated in September 2023. The fifth supplement to the base prospectus, dated 3 July 2024, received approval from the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) on 7 May 2025 under reference number 25-147.
As outlined in its CAP 50 plan, Valeo has set a target to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050 across its global operations and supply chain, with full value chain coverage in Europe. The company continues to prioritise scalable solutions to make low-carbon mobility more accessible worldwide.
