Crédit Agricole CIB supports the largest sustainability-linked loan establishment in Asia by EQT Group

Acting as Lender and Joint Sustainability Coordinator, Crédit Agricole CIB supports EQT Group, one of the largest private equity and investment giants globally, to establish the largest sustainability-linked loan in Asia. 

This USD 4.4 billion loan is EQT Group’s third facility of its kind in Asia, following its establishment of one of the region’s first sustainability-linked facilities for a private equity fund in 2021, which was also the largest of its kind in Asia at the time when establishing.

It sets a new benchmark for private equity industry with an innovative approach that integrates sustainability into a private equity company’s investments and creates positive impacts for the communities. 

The facility also provides tailored metrics and targets that align with internationally recognised frameworks for its portfolio companies, thereby enhancing the standard of sustainable development in the sector.

This loan will support the closing of investments and pay expenses for its BPEA Private Equity Fund IX, the largest-ever Asia Pacific-dedicated private equity fund raised to date with USD 15.6 billion.

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organisation with EUR 269 billion in total assets under management as of 31 March 2026. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership.