ACU shows commitment to sustainable future

By Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Community contribution / July 26, 2017

Australian Catholic University (ACU) demonstrated its commitment to a sustainable future by securing $200 million in investor funds earmarked for projects that deliver positive social and environmental outcomes.

ACU raised the funds through the sale of Sustainability Bonds to some of Australasia’s biggest institutional investors.

ACU will commit ...

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