Accolade, an international investor in modern industrial parks, has become the first issuer of green bons in the Czech currency. Initially, the planned issue of CZK 1.5 billion was sold out within a week, which is why the company decided to double the volume. Bonds worth CZK 3 billion were sold in two weeks. The minimum investment amount was CZK 10 thousand. The bonds with a five-year maturity and an interest rate of 8 percent per annum are listed on the Regulated Market of the Prague Stock Exchange.
“The record interest in Accolade bonds confirms that investors, whose trust we value very much, recognize the need for sustainable investments. It also proves that our decision to invest in high-quality industrial parks, made more than 10 years ago, was the right and profitable one.” - said Milan Kratina, CEO of Accolade.
In eight European countries, Accolade invests in industrial parks that meet the strict standards of BREEAM New Construction 2016 certification. The company owns, among others, Cheb South Industrial Park, which received an "Outstanding" rating with a record score of 94.2 percent, and in Poland, Park Szczecin III, which was the first in this country to receive a certificate with such a high rating. In total, Accolade has six BREEAM certified facilities at the "Outstanding" level in its portfolio. It also prioritizes investments in post-industrial areas, which account for almost 30 percent of the company's assets.
Accolade Holding operates in eight countries across Europe, where it invests in modern and sustainable infrastructure tailored for global brands, primarily in e-commerce, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. It owns a network of over 57 industrial parks with BREEAM certification in the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Croatia, valued at 3 billion euros, ensuring a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to investments. The group currently holds properties totaling 3.3 million square meters, leased to nearly 184 tenants, generating 148 million euros in annual rental income. Accolade also invests in the revitalization of post-industrial areas, which constitute over one-third of the Group's portfolio. The building in the renovated Strojírny Cheb complex is the most environmentally friendly industrial facility in the world, earning an Outstanding rating and a record-breaking score of 94.2% according to the global sustainability assessment BREEAM. Accolade currently has six buildings in its portfolio with BREEAM Outstanding certification. Park Szczecin III on Kniewska Street has received the highest level of BREEAM certification - Outstanding - making it the first project in Poland to achieve such a high level of certification. Park Konin has also received this high rating.
Accolade is committed to adhering to ESG principles by implementing rigorous environmental protection requirements, supporting local communities, and upholding ethical business standards. The company understands the importance of sustainable development and strives to maintain a balance between economic growth and social and environmental responsibility.
In 2017, the Group acquired the operator of the second busiest airport in the Czech Republic, Brno-Tuřany, and is also preparing a test track near Stříbro as a research center for the development and certification of autonomous vehicles. For more information, please visit www.accolade.eu.
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