Sovereigns and central banks

Mexico transition linker based on the 2026 framework

Written by Ulf Erlandsson & Jonas David

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This paper proposes a transition linker bond structure, based on Mexico’s decarbonisation targets, stated in a recently released sustainability financing framework.

Our analysis suggests that the target is relatively ambitious and the transition linker would could price approximately 3 basis points inside current secondaries, using the MEX €5.125% 05/2037 as a twin bond and with a multiple strike structure with up to +/-50bps coupon adjustments based on achieving transition targets.

Mexico’s investment grade rating, recurrent issuance in EUR, and carbon emissions reduction potential of currently more than 0.5 GtCO₂e opening up for very significant carbon emission negative delta, makes the country what we would deem a very strong candidate for transition linked financing.

About the authors

Ulf Erlandsson

Ulf Erlandsson

Founder, Board member

Dr Ulf Erlandsson founded the Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute and was its first CEO. A pioneer of climate-focused fixed income portfolio management, he was named Environmental Finance’s Bond Personality of the Year 2022.

Jonas David

Jonas David

Research Director

Based in London, Jonas researches the role of fixed income markets in the climate transition, focusing on key sectors, sovereigns and development finance. He previously worked in emerging markets fixed income at Morgan Stanley Investment Management and UBS.

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