Deutsche Leasing Partners with Helaba for EUR 50 Million Sustainable Financing
Deal News | Aug 21, 2025 | Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen G
The Deutsche Leasing Group and Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thringen have completed the company's inaugural sustainable financing transaction, marking a milestone with a EUR 50 million use-of-proceeds loan. This funding is designated to refinance environmentally and socially sustainable assets, adhering to the sustainable finance framework devised in collaboration between the partners. The framework has garnered a top 'Excellent' rating from Sustainable Fitch and is aligned with ICMA's Green and Social Bond Principles as well as LMA's Green and Social Loan Principles. Deutsche Leasing is committed to using the proceeds for investments that advance energy efficiency, healthcare technology, and clean transportation, emphasizing their dedication to fostering sustainability across their offerings. The project signifies a pivotal step in the company's pivot towards sustainable finance, supported thoroughly by Helaba's advisory expertise.
Sectors
- Sustainable Finance
- Banking and Financial Services
- Manufacturing and Industrial
Geography
- Germany – The operations and strategic focus detailed in the article align predominantly with German markets and manufacturers, indicating a significant regional impact.
- International – Deutsche Leasing supports international sales and investment financing, pointing to a broader geographic influence beyond Germany.
Industry
- Sustainable Finance – The article focuses on sustainable financing, highlighting the development and execution of financing structures aimed at environmental and social benefits through Deutsche Leasing and Helaba's transaction.
- Banking and Financial Services – Involves activities of Deutsche Leasing and Helaba in product offerings such as loans and financial advisory, reflecting their role in financial markets.
- Manufacturing and Industrial – The refinancing supports assets associated with German manufacturers, linking the Finance segment to industrial operations especially around energy efficiency and technology adoption.
Financials
- EUR 50 Million – The volume of the sustainable financing transaction closed by Deutsche Leasing and Helaba.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Leasing Group | Target | Company | A financial services provider working on a sustainable finance framework to refinance environmentally and socially sustainable assets. |
| Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thringen | Corporate Finance, Advisory | Company | Acted as the financial advisor and served in developing and closing the sustainable financing transaction with Deutsche Leasing. |
| Sustainable Fitch | Rating Agency | Company | Provided a second-party opinion on the sustainable finance framework developed by Deutsche Leasing, awarding it the top rating of 'Excellent'. |