7R Raises PLN 150 Million Through a Green Bond Issue

7R, a developer of high-quality warehouses, has successfully completed the first phase of its green bond issuance. This marks the first step in a €100 million bond program. Initially, the company planned to raise PLN 100 million, but strong interest from institutional investors and select private investors allowed it to increase that amount to PLN 150 million.

– The strong investor interest, which exceeded the planned green bond issuance, demonstrates confidence in 7R’s solid fundamentals, our vision, our management approach, and our ability to achieve our goals. “This is an important step in the company’s development, confirming our commitment to executing our growth strategy while leveraging stable and sustainable sources of financing, ” said Chris Zeuner, Co-CEO of 7R.

The funds raised will be used to construct facilities with a total area of over 350,000 square meters in 2025. The projects under development will meet the rigorous environmental standards required to obtain BREEAM certification .BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is one of the world’s most important and widely recognized methods for the multi-criteria assessment of buildings in terms of sustainability, environmental performance, and occupant comfort. BREEAM certification confirms that the warehouse facility was designed and constructed in accordance with rigorous environmental standards.Read the full definition → at a minimum of the “Excellent” level and exceeding local Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) standards by at least 10 percent. 7R has experience in implementing such projects, as evidenced by the 7R Green Saver line. Thanks to the funds secured, the company will contribute to achieving the EU’s climate protection goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The bonds were issued under the 7R Green Finance Framework, which complies with the international ICMA Green Bond Principles and LMA Green Loan Principles, ensuring full transparency and financial accountability. Michael / Ström Dom Maklerski is the exclusive arranger of the issuance under the program. The bonds will be listed on the Catalyst market, further underscoring 7R’s commitment to development in line with the principles of sustainable finance.

O 7R

7R is a leading commercial real estate developer in Poland and the Czech Republic, providing high-quality, flexible warehouse space. The company works with clients from a variety of industries, offering warehouse and industrial facilities, including “built-to-suit” projects (BTSBuilt-to-Suit (BTS)Built-to-Suit (BTS) is a model for commercial real estate development—most often warehouse or industrial—designed and built from the ground up to meet the specific, individual requirements of a particular tenant. Unlike ready-made speculative space, a BTS facility is custom-built, taking into account the client’s unique technological processes, warehouse layouts, and technical specifications.Read the full definition →). 7R has a portfolio that includes large logistics parks and Small BusinessUnits (SBU).A Small Business Unit (SBU) is a flexible warehouse module with a smaller floor area (typically ranging from 300 to 1,500 m²), combined with high-end office space or a prestigious showroom. SBU facilities are typically located within major cities, providing an ideal solution for last-mile logistics, e-commerce, and SMEs.Read the full definition →) and 7R City Flex urban warehouses.  Founded in Poland, the company has completed projects with a total area of over 1.8 million square meters to date, and another 2.5 million square meters of GLA is in the pipeline. 7R is a trusted and financially stable partner. Commitment to ESG initiatives is an integral part of the company’s development, as evidenced by the 7R Green Saver line of low-carbon, energy-efficient buildings, which support tenants’ sustainable development goals. The company is also involved in initiatives benefiting local communities and adheres to the highest standards of corporate governance.  For more information, visit: www.7rsa.pl