SNCF Réseau

La Plaine Saint-Denis, Francewww.sncf-reseau.com/en
Invested through / Financed by
  • Triodos Sterling Bond Impact Fund
Asset classImpact bonds & Corporate bonds
Impact strategyImpact Equities and Bonds
SectorOther
ISIN codeXS0096412548, XS1938381628
Industry groupTransportation
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SNCF Réseau is the main operator of the French national rail network. The company is responsible for the maintenance of the rail network, the construction of new rail lines and manages the circulation of all trains using the national rail network. The company also carries out project works; provides on-board track inspection and analysis services; and collects, processes, and optimizes data using automated mobile devices. In addition, it is involved in the traffic and maintenance operations for the rail link between Figueras in Spain and Perpignan in France. The company serves railway operators, combined transport operators, ports, etc.

Investment rationale

Rail transport plays a key role in the ecological transition to face the challenge of climate change. SNCF Réseau's energy and carbon performance approach is part of a global framework for reducing GHG emissions at global, European and national levels.

The company contributes to both the economic and societal development of its served regions as it provides higher mobility of people and goods and participates in the development of commercial exchanges through freight and the establishment of economic, cultural and tourist activities.

In total, 100% of the revenues of green bond XS1938381628 is aligned with the Energy Transition. The contribution to the Energy Transition comes from 100% of proceeds allocated to the impact objective Terrestrial & Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation.