E.ON is accelerating the transformation of Europe’s energy system with a strong focus on sustainable investment. Between 2024 and 2028, the company plans to invest €43 billion, with approximately €35 billion dedicated to its Energy Networks business. To support these investment plans, E.ON continues to rely on regular debt financing and has introduced a new Green Financing Framework to guide its sustainable funding activities.
The new framework, which replaces the company’s 2021 Green Bond Framework, forms the foundation of E.ON’s long-term sustainable finance strategy. It is fully aligned with the ICMA Green Bond Principles, the LMA Green Loan Principles, and the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
Under this framework, eligible investments will primarily target E.ON’s Energy Networks – the company’s largest EU Taxonomy-aligned asset class. In addition to projects in Germany and Sweden, the updated framework now includes network investments in the Czech Republic and Poland.
As the operator of Europe’s largest energy distribution grid, E.ON plays a critical role in enabling Europe’s decarbonization. The company’s network investments support the integration of renewable energy sources, the digitalization of grid infrastructure, and the ongoing security and reliability of power supply for millions of households and businesses.
Nadia Jakobi, CFO of E.ON SE, said, “With our new Green Financing Framework, we reaffirm E.ON’s strong commitment to driving the green transformation of Europe’s energy system, backed by an ambitious sustainable funding strategy. Since 2023, we have significantly exceeded our target of 50 percent green funding by issuing over 70 percent of our funding in green bonds each year. E.ON remains one of the largest corporate issuers of green bonds in Europe.”
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