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August 03, 2021

Oberlin College and Conservatory Secures $80 Million in Certified Climate Bonds for Sustainable Infrastructure Program

Investors rallied around Oberlin College and Conservatory’s path-breaking geothermal infrastructure project that’s aligned with the goals and targets of the Paris Climate Agreement. This is only the second Certified Climate Bond offering among US colleges and universities, and third in the world. Kestrel Verifiers provided the review to support certification. The bonds attracted bids totaling nearly three times the amount of the offering.