Cibus updates Green Finance Framework to reflect evolving market standards and regulatory developments

Sustainability is an integral part of Cibus' operations and strategy, with a focus on being a responsible business partner, reducing climate impact, and providing accessible and sustainable properties. Since establishing its inaugural Green Finance Framework in 2020, and most recently updating it in 2023, Cibus has actively utilized green financing to support its portfolio of properties and sustainability initiatives.

The 2026 update of the Framework reflects developments in both regulation and market practice. In particular, the updated Framework incorporates revised and strengthened eligibility criteria for green projects. These include alignment with the technical screening criteria under the EU Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act, as well as the introduction of new requirements for the assessment and management of material physical climate risks, applicable to all buildings, including major renovations.

Proceeds from instruments issued under the new framework will be used to finance or refinance a defined pool of green properties and investments that support the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient real estate portfolio.

The Framework has been developed in line with the 2025 editions of the Green Bond Principles (GBP), administered by ICMA, and the Green Loan Principles (GLP), administered by LMA, APLMA and LSTA.

An independent Second Party Opinion has been provided by ISS Corporate Solutions, confirming that the Framework is aligned with relevant market principles and demonstrates a high level of ambition in contributing to environmental objectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Swedbank has acted as Sustainability Coordinator to Cibus in the development of the updated Framework.

The Green Finance Framework and the related Second Party Opinion are available on Cibus' website: https://www.cibusrealestate.com/investors/ 

For further information, please contact:

Stina Lindh Hök, VD
[email protected]
+46 (0)8 12 439 100

Pia-Lena Olofsson, CFO
[email protected]
+46 (0)8 12 439 100

Cibus is a real estate company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap. The company's business idea is to acquire, develop and manage properties in Europe with grocery retail chains as anchor tenants. The company currently owns about 700 properties in Europe. The largest tenants are Kesko, Tokmanni, Coop, S Group, Rema 1000, Salling, Lidl, Dagrofa and Carrefour.