Overview
As the State’s central financial services provider, Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) plays a key role in financing the Western Australian Government through the issuance of debt securities in capital markets. WATC also enables the Western Australian Government to finance internationally recognised ESG initiatives through its Sustainability Bond Framework (Framework).
The Framework has been structured in accordance with the International Capital Market Association’s Green and Social Bond Principles and Sustainability Bond Guidelines. Under this Framework, WATC has the ability to issue green, social or sustainability bonds to support the Western Australian Government’s commitment to the Paris Agreement, reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and progressing the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
For more information on the Western Australian Government's broad range of ESG policies and initiatives view WA's ESG Commitment.
Key Documents
| Item | Document Link |
| Framework | WATC Sustainability Bond Framework, April 2023 |
| Second Party Opinion | Sustainalytics Second Party Opinion, April 2023 |
| Investor Presentation | Investor Information Pack for Green Bond, May 2023 |
Subject to market conditions, WATC's inaugural issuance under the Framework is expected before 30 June 2023. For more information email esg@watc.wa.gov.au or subscribe to our Quarterly Newsletter.
Banner images:
Top - Whales at Dolphin Cove, Esperance. Image courtesy of Tourism Western Australia.
Below - The Basin, Rottnest Island. Image courtesy of Tourism Western Australia.
For more information
If you have a query about our Sustainable Finance Program, contact our team today.