JSC “SEC “Aktobe” has obtained an external assessment in the form of a Second-Party Opinion from the Green Finance Centre of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC GFC) as part of preparations for its debut issuance of social bonds. In recognition of its leadership and strategic commitment to sustainable finance principles, SEC “Aktobe” was awarded an AIFC GFC certificate.

The award ceremony took place on May 29 in Astana, with the participation of Auez Taimbetov, Chairman of the Management Board of JSC “SEC “Aktobe,” and the Deputy Chairpersons.

The Green Finance Centre is accredited as a verifier by international organizations such as the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) and the International Capital Market Association (ICMA). The Centre provided a Second-Party Opinion on the social attributes of the planned issuance and assigned SEC “Aktobe” bonds a high compliance rating with international social finance standards.

The planned issuance will be the first case in Kazakhstan of a placement of social and ESG bonds carried out by a Social-Entrepreneurial Corporation. This step confirms SEC “Aktobe’s” commitment to integrating sustainable development principles and the ESG approach into its activities, as well as using market instruments to raise funding for socially significant projects.

Funds raised through the placement of social bonds will be directed to initiatives focused on job creation and food security in the Aktobe Region.