AFK Sistema raised 6.5 billion rubles. for the development of river passenger transport. These funds are the result of the placement of the first two green bonds on the Moscow Stock Exchange. This is stated in the company's press release.
The funds will be used, among other things, for the construction of new vessels with electric motors and the development of the necessary berthing infrastructure.
Both issues comply with the principles of "green" bonds (GBP) of the International Association of Capital Markets (ICMA) and domestic standards of green financing.
The funds will be used for the development of the production of passenger water electric transport by the company "Empire", part of the AFK Sistema group. The project is designed until the end of 2026 and is aimed at improving the environment and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Interest in AFK Sistema's green bonds was demonstrated not only by various funds and companies, but also by individuals. Sovcombank acted as a consultant in the field of sustainable development and consultant of the issue.
PJSC Sistema Joint Stock Financial Corporation (AFK Sistema, TIN 7703104630) is a public diversified corporation. AFK Sistema is based in
Share capital structure: 49.2% — individual, 32.6% — shares in free circulation, 15.3% — individual, 2.9% — ordinary shares owned by AFK Sistema Group companies, members of the Board of Directors and management of PJSC AFK Sistema.
Sistema's revenue for the first half of 2025 under IFRS increased by 7.3% to RUB 616.8 billion. Operating profit before depreciation increased by 10.5% to RUB 178.8 billion.
AFK Sistema's net profit under RAS for the first half of 2025 amounted to RUB 27.55 billion.
