Established in 2016 and rated Triple-A since 2017, AIIB has been an active and trusted participant in global capital markets since 2019.
AIIB finances Infrastructure for Tomorrow – infrastructure that is sustainable, resilient, and inclusive – to foster economic development and improve connectivity across Asia and beyond.
To fund this mission, AIIB issues Sustainable Development Bonds across currencies, formats, and maturities. Proceeds are part of the Bank’s ordinary resources and managed in line with AIIB’s operational, financial, and sustainability policies, including the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).
AIIB has held the highest possible credit rating, triple-A, from Fitch, Moody's and S&P since 2017.
AIIB reports under IFRS standards with annual audited statements, semi-annual reviews, and quarterly unaudited updates.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) are at the core of AIIB's strategies, policies, and operations. AIIB actively discloses its ESG practices and impact as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable development.

AIIB builds a diversified borrowing program across products, tenors, and currencies to support a global investor base. The Bank:
See also: Debt Issuance Programs
All AIIB bonds are Sustainable Development Bonds, allowing investors to contribute to projects that improve lives and connectivity across Asia.
The Sustainable Development Bond Framework outlines AIIB’s sustainable financing approach, aligned with the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs.
AIIB’s Sustainable Development Bond Framework outlines the policies and mechanisms that guide the Bank’s sustainable financing activities. It supports AIIB members in advancing their commitments under the Paris Agreement and achieving their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Framework is consistent with ICMA’s Sustainability Bond Guidelines. The Framework has four core components: (i) Use of Proceeds, (ii) Process for Project Evaluation and Selection, (iii) Management of Proceeds and (iv) Reporting.
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AIIB has committed to annual impact reporting on its overall portfolio and project-level results reflecting environmental and social benefits generated by its financing.
AIIB’s Sustainable Development Bonds represent a commitment to financing projects that prioritize environmental and social sustainability. Through the issuance of Sustainable Development Bonds, AIIB channels funds into projects such as renewable energy, clean transportation, and climate adaptation, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
AIIB’s Impact Reports present data on AIIB’s portfolio volume, alignment with thematic priorities, portfolio performance, as well as selected project impact stories chosen to illustrate how AIIB is addressing clients’ needs while also making an impact among its members in Asia and beyond.
IMPACT REPORTS AIIB APPROVED PROJECT LISTAIIB’s Articles of Agreement require that each of the Bank’s operations comply with the Bank’s operational and financial policies, which include policies addressing environmental and social impacts.
AIIB’s purpose is to:
AIIB maintains multiple issuance programs across currencies and maturities, supported by comprehensive risk management, to meet investor demand.