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Group news / Crédit Agricole CIB leads the first green bond in Asia issued by a container shipping company

Wednesday 29 April 2026

Crédit Agricole CIB leads the first green bond in Asia issued by a container shipping company

Crédit Agricole CIB arranges the first green bond in Asia issued by a container shipping company
Crédit Agricole CIB acted as lead green structuring advisor, global co-coordinator and co-bookrunner for the offering of a three-year, US$300 million senior unsecured green bond by the world’s seventh-largest shipping company, Evergreen Marine. It was very well received by the international investor community, with a final oversubscription of 6.3 times

The proceeds from the offering will be used by Evergreen Marine to finance the acquisition of large methanol-fuelled dual-fuel container ships, designed to reduce carbon emissions.
This transaction marks several ‘firsts’ in the sector: it is the first international green bond issued in Asia by a container shipping company, the first unrated US dollar-denominated green bond issued from Taiwan, and Evergreen Marine’s first international green bond. Finally, it is also the first international green bond issuance in the Asian shipping sector to comply with the strict ‘substantial contribution’ criteria of the EU taxonomy, thereby setting a pioneering benchmark in the global sustainable finance sector.

This initiative also promotes sustainable development in Taiwan and sets a precedent in a carbon-intensive sector that needs to transition towards more sustainable practices.

New Nexecur logo

Nexecur unveils its new logo, a symbol of committed expertise

Nexecur has unveiled its new logo and, through this change, is adopting a more recognisable, more modern identity that is fully rooted within the Crédit Agricole Group. Aligned with its graphic codes, this new look marks a key step forward in strengthening the consistency of the customer journey and the relationship with the parent brand. Above all, it embodies a change of perspective regarding remote surveillance systems that exceed their initial promise thanks to human, local and considered expertise.

Behind this new logo, the Nexecur promise is expressed: a discreet but reassuring presence, supported by a network of experts working as closely as possible with individuals and professionals, for bespoke protection all over the country.

Alexandra Mestre has been appointed Deputy Director of Group Compliance at Crédit Agricole S.A. in charge of the Expertise and Business Lines divisions, with effect from April 2026.

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Crédit Agricole participated in a consortium of five banks providing €255 million in financing to the Selena Group, a Polish mid-cap (ETI) and global leader in construction chemicals based in Wrocław. The financing includes a short-term tranche of €100 million for current needs and a long-term loan of €155 million for acquisitions, investments, and refinancing. Crédit Agricole Bank Polska's participation amounts to €40 million. This transaction illustrates Crédit Agricole Bank Polska's ambition to strengthen its position in the Polish mid-cap/ETI segment, in line with the Group's ACT 2028 European growth strategy. The Selena Group, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 2008, operates in over 100 global markets with consolidated revenue of PLN 1.778 billion in 2024.

In the context of an accelerated transformation of banking practices and the rise of online banks and neo-banks, the fight against attrition has become a major strategic challenge. Developed by Crédit Agricole Payment Services’ Data team, the 1^st edition of the Attrition Observatory presents a detailed analysis of attrition through payments. The study shows that attrition is part of a gradual trajectory, with early signs identifiable several months before departure, particularly among the under-40s.
This Observatory can thus be used as a decision-making tool to serve the strategic priorities of the Regional Banks. It is one of the building blocks of the plan to combat attrition, developed in partnership with the Markets Department of Crédit Agricole S.A. and Crédit Agricole Business Digital.

Read the Attrition Observatory

Crédit Agricole once again tops the LinkedIn Top Companies 2026 ranking

For the second year in a row, Crédit Agricole has been awarded first place in the LinkedIn Top Companies France 2026 ranking, which recognises the 25 companies offering the best career opportunities in France.

This ranking reflects the Group’s ongoing commitment to skills development, internal mobility and support for career progression. It highlights the strength of the Crédit Agricole collective, based on cooperation between the business lines, the entities and the Regional Banks, and the emphasis placed on team commitment and sustainable well-being in support of performance.