ESG Data Platform
The platform provides access to data related to environmental, social and governance aspects of KASE-listed companies' development activities in order to increase the transparency and availability of information on factors of their sustainable development
The platform serves as a source of ESG information on companies admitted to trading on KASE, as well as a resource for investors focused on the responsible investment principles
ESG Data Platform from KASE: centralized access to sustainable development data
Creation of the platform is part of the Exchange’s comprehensive efforts to promote responsible investment, develop sustainable financing infrastructure and create a favorable investment climate in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The platform provides centralized access to:
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data on issues of ESG bonds on KASE
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non-financial reporting and ESG reporting from KASE's listed companies
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methodological recommendations and guidelines for preparation and disclosure of ESG information
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analytical and educational materials prepared by KASE as part of ESG initiatives
ESG Bonds
Sustainable development bonds (ESG bonds) are aimed at financing projects in the field of ecology, environmental protection and socially significant projects and include green bonds, social bonds and other bonds issued to finance sustainable development projects.
Criteria for compliance of green, social or other bonds issued to finance sustainable development projects with the applicable principles and standards shall be determined by the relevant authorized body or organizations performing independent assessment of projects to be financed through the issuance of sustainable development bonds.
In order to develop the ESG area, KASE provides listing fee incentives for issuers of sustainable development bonds, as well as relevant consulting support.
Stages of ESG bond issuance
Development of the framework policy and its verification
The ESG bond framework helps the company define its objectives and use of proceeds, ensure transparency, comply with international standards, and attract independent evaluation. Once approved, an external verifier confirms its alignment with recognized principles and standards (ICMA, CBI)
Prospectus registration
In terms of registration the prospectus for the issuance of ESG bonds, the company provides the regulator with a framework policy and an independent verifier's report. The prospectus must include details on the intended use of proceeds and a description of projects aligned with sustainable development principles
Listing on KASE
The listing of ESG bonds on KASE is similar to the listing of regular bonds, considering regulatory requirements for issuance and disclosure. The issuer provides a document confirming an independent evaluation of the project and the framework policy in accordance with recognized standards (ICMA, CBI)
Disclosure of information
After the placement of ESG bonds, the company engages auditors or authorized organizations to verify the use of funds and their alignment with the framework policy's objectives. The verification results, along with information on fund utilization and achievement of sustainable development goals, are published on the company's website as well as on the KASE website
Ticker | Company | ISIN | Type | Maturity | Yield,% | Volume of bond issuance, mln KZT | Volume of bonds in circulation, mln KZT | Issuance currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KZ2P00011364 | bonds | 336 | 21,29 | 3 000,0 | 3 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2P00012297 | bonds | – | – | 2 000,0 | – | KZT | ||
| XS2610164944 | international bonds | 1 572 | – | 13 300,0 | 13 300,0 | KZT | ||
| XS2971950428 | international bonds | 166 | – | 7 644,7 | 6 832,1 | KZT | ||
| XS2294363416 | international bonds | 1 572 | – | 8 400,0 | 8 400,0 | KZT | ||
| XS2444205756 | international bonds | 1 572 | – | 14 000,0 | 14 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2P00010317 | bonds | 102 | 21 | 2 000,0 | 2 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00008605 | bonds | – | – | 15 000,0 | – | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00009645 | bonds | – | – | 16 000,0 | – | KZT | ||
| XS2800066370 | international bonds | 250 | 15,5 | 100 000,0 | 100 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00015626 | bonds | – | – | 100 000,0 | – | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00008068 | bonds | 40 | – | 1 000,0 | 1 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00012482 | bonds | 485 | 17,45 | 20 000,0 | 20 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00018232 | bonds | 1 747 | – | 20 000,0 | 20 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZX000001870 | bonds | 136 | 20,76 | 3 000,0 | 2 001,3 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00016822 | bonds | 1 657 | 15 | 50 000,0 | 50 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00016830 | bonds | 1 727 | 16,85 | 50 000,0 | 50 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00016848 | bonds | 1 727 | 14 | 50 000,0 | 50 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00018059 | bonds | 1 767 | – | 100 000,0 | 100 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00011658 | bonds | 1 069 | 15,5 | 100 000,0 | 100 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00011740 | bonds | 1 069 | 15,5 | 100 000,0 | 94 442,3 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00011757 | bonds | 1 208 | 15,3 | 100 000,0 | 100 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00013662 | bonds | 1 339 | 15,5 | 50 000,0 | 50 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00013670 | bonds | 1 365 | 15,5 | 50 000,0 | 48 282,7 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00013688 | bonds | 1 448 | 15,5 | 50 000,0 | 50 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00013696 | bonds | 1 448 | 15,5 | 50 000,0 | 49 141,8 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00016806 | bonds | 1 657 | 15 | 50 000,0 | 50 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00007797 | bonds | 4 156 | 16,09 | 35 000,0 | 32 141,1 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00014736 | bonds | 1 429 | 16,18 | 50 000,0 | 50 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00014744 | bonds | 742 | 15,5 | 50 000,0 | 50 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00014751 | bonds | 742 | 15,5 | 50 000,0 | 50 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00014769 | bonds | 769 | 15,5 | 50 000,0 | 50 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00015956 | bonds | – | – | 50 000,0 | – | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00015964 | bonds | – | – | 50 000,0 | – | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00015931 | bonds | 1 781 | 16,4 | 50 000,0 | 50 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2C00015949 | bonds | 2 480 | 16,15 | 50 000,0 | 50 000,0 | KZT | ||
| KZ2P00010119 | bonds | 792 | – | 3 000,0 | 3 000,0 | KZT |
Analytics by bond type:
| Green bonds | 5% | |
| Volume of announced bonds | 206 644 657 000 KZT | |
| Volume of issued bonds | 68 974 407 000 KZT | |
| Sustainability bonds | 8% | |
| Volume of announced bonds | 100 000 000 000 KZT | |
| Volume of issued bonds | 100 000 000 000 KZT | |
| Social bonds | 87% | |
| Volume of announced bonds | 1 256 700 000 000 KZT | |
| Volume of issued bonds | 1 148 566 814 000 KZT | |