Equinix Issues €2.5 Billion in Green Bonds to Advance Sustainability Initiatives

The four-tranche financing adds guaranteed debt with a blended effective annual interest rate of 4.82% after estimated hedge effects.

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Equinix (EQIX) completed a €2.5 billion green senior notes offering through Equinix Europe 2 Financing Corporation on November 9, 2026. The four-tranche issuance is guaranteed by Equinix and carries a blended effective all-in interest rate of 4.82% per year after the estimated impact of interest rate hedges.

Equinix expects to allocate proceeds to finance or refinance eligible projects under its updated Green Finance Framework, covering green buildings, renewable and clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable water management and watershed resilience. As of June 2026, 100% of proceeds from its outstanding green bond issuances had been allocated, before this latest offering.

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• Moderate point€2.5 billion raised through a green senior notes offering completed November 9, 2026.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Proceeds are expected to finance or refinance eligible environmental projects under the updated Green Finance Framework.
• Minor point100% of proceeds from outstanding green bond issuances had been allocated as of June 2026.

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• Moderate point€2.5 billion in senior notes adds debt guaranteed by Equinix across four tranches.
• Minor point4.82% annual blended effective all-in interest rate applies after the estimated impact of interest rate hedges.

Key Figures

Green senior notes: €2.5 billion Blended effective all-in interest rate: 4.82% per year Green bonds issued globally: More than US$12 billion +1 more

Green senior notes

€2.5 billion

Aggregate principal amount issued across four tranches

Blended effective all-in interest rate

4.82% per year

After estimated impact of interest rate hedges

Green bonds issued globally

More than US$12 billion

Including this issuance

Allocated proceeds

100%

Outstanding green bond proceeds as of June 2026; no unallocated net proceeds remained

Key Terms

green senior notes, interest rate hedges, investment-grade

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green senior notes financial

"issued €2.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of green senior notes"

Debt securities issued by a company that rank above subordinated creditors for repayment (senior) and whose net proceeds are earmarked for environmentally beneficial projects or assets (green). The "green" designation typically involves a stated use of proceeds, periodic reporting and often an external review or alignment with market standards (for example, the Green Bond Principles), while the senior status determines payment priority in the issuer’s capital structure but does not, by itself, guarantee specific legal protections beyond normal senior debt rights.

interest rate hedges financial

"after the estimated impact of interest rate hedges"

Interest rate hedges are financial agreements designed to protect borrowers, lenders or investors from unexpected rises or falls in interest rates by effectively locking in, capping, or cushioning future interest costs. They matter to investors because changes in interest rates can quickly change a company’s borrowing costs, bond values and profit forecasts—so using these hedges is like buying insurance or fixing a price today to avoid a surprise bill tomorrow, reducing volatility in expected returns.

investment-grade financial

"one of the top issuers in the investment-grade green bond market"

Investment-grade describes bonds or other debt judged by credit agencies to have relatively low risk of failing to make promised interest and principal payments; think of it as a lender's report card showing financial stability. It matters to investors because these securities usually pay lower yields but reduce the chance of loss, affect portfolio risk and credit exposure, and influence how cheaply an issuer can borrow—similar to choosing a reliable car with lower repair risk over a cheaper, uncertain one.

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 The proceeds will support investments that strengthen Equinix's sustainability efforts across decarbonization, resource efficiency and environmental resilience globally

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world's digital infrastructure company^®, today announced that Equinix Europe 2 Financing Corporation LLC has issued €2.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of green senior notes across four tranches, which carry an effective all-in interest rate of 4.82% per year on a blended basis after the estimated impact of interest rate hedges. The notes are guaranteed by Equinix, Inc. This latest issuance is Equinix's largest green senior notes offering to date and underscores Equinix's continued commitment to integrate sustainability across its business and capital allocation strategies, helping fund projects that deliver measurable environmental impact across its global operations.

The offering closed on November 9, 2026. Including this latest issuance, Equinix has issued more than US$12 billion of green bonds globally, making it one of the top issuers in the investment-grade green bond market.

The proceeds from the offering are expected to be allocated to finance and/or refinance eligible green projects under Equinix's recently updated Green Finance Framework, which streamlines the eligible product categories and strengthens the company's approach to sustainable financing in alignment with internationally recognized market standards and best practices. The updated framework focuses investment across eligible project categories including green buildings, renewable and clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable water management and watershed resilience initiatives, advancing Equinix's decarbonization and resilience priorities as part of its long-standing commitment to sustainability.

"At Equinix, sustainability is deeply embedded in our business and capital allocation strategy," said Olivier Leonetti, Chief Financial Officer, Equinix. "The strong demand for this offering reflects investor confidence in our long-term growth strategy and supports investments through our Green Finance Framework that help deliver measurable environmental impact while creating lasting value for our customers, communities and stakeholders."

The issuance builds on Equinix's long track record in sustainable finance and follows the recent publication of the company's 2026 Green Bond Allocation and Impact Report, which provides transparency into the use and allocation of proceeds from prior green bond issuances. The report also confirms that, as of June 2026, 100% of proceeds from Equinix's outstanding green bond issuances had been allocated, with no remaining unallocated net proceeds.

About Equinix
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) shortens the path to boundless connectivity anywhere in the world. Its digital infrastructure, data center footprint and interconnected ecosystems empower innovations that enhance our work, life and planet. Equinix connects economies, countries, organizations and communities, delivering seamless digital experiences and cutting-edge AI—quickly, efficiently and everywhere.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from expectations discussed in such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our intent to allocate an amount equal to the net proceeds from the green bonds to finance or refinance eligible green projects; the effective coupon rates on the green bonds as a result of hedging; the intended impact of our Green Finance Framework; our long-term sustainability goals; and similar statements that are not historical facts. Please see recent and upcoming Equinix quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available upon request from Equinix, for factors that might cause such differences. Equinix does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

 

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How much did Equinix raise in its green bond offering, and what is the interest rate?

Equinix Europe 2 Financing Corporation issued €2.5 billion in green senior notes across four tranches, guaranteed by Equinix. The blended effective all-in interest rate is 4.82% per year after the estimated impact of interest rate hedges. The offering closed on November 9, 2026.

What will Equinix use the green bond proceeds for?

Equinix expects to allocate the proceeds to finance or refinance eligible green projects under its updated Green Finance Framework. Eligible categories include green buildings, renewable and clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable water management and watershed resilience initiatives.